Sermon Central
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Finishing Well
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Grandma Naomi Influenced Generations Lesson 2
Contributed on Nov 1, 2023
Naomi had been a compromiser, but she became a woman of conviction.
A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more
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2. Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 3
Contributed on Nov 1, 2023
It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.
A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more
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3. John 90 Years Old Finished Well Lesson 4
Contributed on Nov 1, 2023
John was one of the first to be called to be a disciple.
A. JOHN BEGAN WELL 1. The apostle John was one of the first called. “Two disciples followed Jesus … Andrew first ... found his brother … brought him to Jesus … John also found his brother ... we have found the Messiah … the Christ” (John 1:38-41, ELT). 2. The youngest of the 12 disciples – 17 ...read more
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4. Paul Finishing What He First Began Lesson 5
Contributed on Nov 1, 2023
Paul's commitment: I have fought a good fight.
A. PAUL DID NOT START WELL 1. Paul was completely committed to keeping the Old Testament Law. “Circumcised when I was eight days old … pure-blooded citizen of Israel … tribe of Benjamin … Pharisee … demanded strictest obedience … harshly persecuted the church …” (Philippians 3:5-6, NLT). ...read more
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5. Your Time To Finish Well Lesson 6
Contributed on Nov 1, 2023
Don't count time - make time count.
A. MEASURING TIME TO FINISH WELL 1. What is involved in finishing well? a. On time. b. Excellence. c. Cover all details. d. Includes all people involved. 2. You are registered for the race of life, and you are running. 3. You have been given gifts: a. Like money, spend it well. b. Like stocks and ...read more