New Year
In the Bible, the concept of a "New Year" is primarily associated with the Jewish calendar, which begins with the month of Nisan in the spring (Exodus 12:2) and is marked by significant events such as Passover. However, the Jewish civil calendar begins with Tishri, the seventh month, which includes the Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah), marking a time of reflection and the beginning of a new year cycle (Leviticus 23:23-25). Rosh Hashanah is considered a time of judgment and renewal, where individuals reflect on their deeds and seek forgiveness, thus emphasizing the spiritual renewal aspect of the new year.Additionally, the biblical themes of new beginnings and renewal can be found in various passages. For instance, Isaiah 43:18-19 encourages believers to forget the former things and anticipate new works that God will do. Similarly, 2 Corinthians 5:17 states that in Christ, believers are made new creations, symbolizing a fresh start. The idea of a new year in the Bible, therefore, is not merely a chronological marker but also a profound spiritual invitation to renewal, reflection, and rededication to God’s purposes.
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A New Year
By Leonard Ravenhill12758:56JOS 1:7Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of entering a new year with strength and courage, drawing from Joshua 1:7. He reflects on the challenges faced by Joshua as he leads a disgruntled people into the Promised Land, paralleling this with the current state of America and the need for a spiritual rebirth. Ravenhill warns against complacency and the dangers of unbelief, urging listeners to rely on God's promises and guidance as they navigate the uncertainties ahead. He encourages a deep commitment to God's word and the importance of obedience in overcoming obstacles. Ultimately, he calls for a new generation of leaders, like Joshua, to rise and guide their families and communities in faith.
A Better New Year
By Jim Cymbala3.0K31:27PHP 1:1In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of being tired and wanting to go home, but being approached by a disheveled man who wanted to talk. The speaker then transitions to discussing a letter from Paul to the church in Philippi, which reveals Paul's heart for the people and teaches us how to make God happy in the new year. The speaker emphasizes the importance of our relationships with other Christians and how Paul serves as a model for us in this regard. The sermon concludes with a story about the speaker's grandchildren, highlighting the love and protection between siblings as an example of how we should love and care for one another.
Psalm 92:1 (New Year’s Talk)
By Hans R. Waldvogel2.2K20:42EPH 3:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life without murmuring and disputings. He encourages the audience to be blameless and harmless, shining as lights in a crooked and perverse generation. The preacher shares a personal experience of a flashlight that didn't work due to a disconnection, highlighting the need to be connected to God's supply. He emphasizes the power of praise and gratitude, urging the audience to start the year by praising the Lord. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord and pointing others to the unsearchable riches of Christ.
The Key to a Happy New Year
By Jim Cymbala2.8K28:09PSA 37:4ISA 66:2MAT 5:3MAT 6:33MAT 11:28JHN 10:10JAS 4:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of humility and poverty of spirit in finding happiness in the new year. He refers to the first public teaching of Jesus, where He sat on a mountainside and opened His mouth to speak. The speaker emphasizes the need to stoop low and live with humility to avoid unnecessary problems and conflicts. He also highlights the significance of hungering for God's word and being spiritually hungry, rather than being complacent and full. The sermon concludes with a reference to Benjamin Franklin's experience of learning the value of stooping low to avoid obstacles.