Sermons on Be A Finisher:

Grow Up! (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 21, 2010

How can I tell if I’m spiritually mature?

GROW UP! (Part Two) Why should I grow? Why is it important for us to focus on spiritual maturity? One reason is so I can know God’s will. Progressing in spiritual maturity will enable me to discern God’s will and it will allow me to approve of God’s will. I will see that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Off The Fence! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #8

GET OFF THE FENCE! Joshua 24:14-28 Put yourself in this situation: You’ve just learned from your Dr. that you only have a few weeks to live. Your pastor, knowing of your situation, invites you to give a farewell address to your church. What do you tell him? What do you tell the church? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In Genesis

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 5, 2008

God’s Good Creation; Man’s Separation; and God’s Provision for Sin; give us an outline of the first gospel (proto-evangelium) in Genesis 3:14-17.

The Gospel in Genesis Genesis 3:15 1. God’s Purpose is Goodness. Read Genesis 1:4; 1:18; 1:25; for everything that God created, he said it was ‘good’; He reached the pinnacle of His creation in verse 27 (read), and then when he finished creating he said in verse 31…. A. Pretend you were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008

In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Justification Works Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 26, 2007

There are several “hugs from God” in Isaiah that remind us what Christmas is all about, and what it really means for those who have Christ in their hearts.

The Promise of Christmas Isaiah 7:1-8:4 Introduction: A pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can you come and play with me?” Her father responded, “Honey, I need to finish my sermon, but give me an hour, and I will play with you.” “Okay,” said the girl, “And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does Faith Overthrow The Law? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007

In this sermon we learn that faith does not overthrow the law but, rather, upholds the law.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 3:27-31, to get the context of Paul’s comments, bearing in mind that today’s text is Romans 3:31: "27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Parable Of Mission Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 4, 2008

Fifth in a series of ten sermons from the Book of Revelation, this sermon focuses on the Church’s indispensible role of witness in God’s plan of salvation.

When we get through this sermon today, since this is the fifth in our series of 10, we’ll be half way through our series here in Revelation. • 7 Churches • 7 Golden Lampstands • 4 Creatures • 24 Elders • A Scroll with 7 Seals • 4 Horsemen • 144,000 and a Great Multitude of Worshippers Dr. Herms ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

Do you ever feel like everything is opposing you? That is what the remnant was experiencing. The first step to facing our opposition the right way is to "know our enemy."

In our walk as Christians and in our work as a church… 1. We must stand against the persistence of our opposition (4:4-7) 2. We must stand against the pervasiveness of our opposition (4:8-10) 3. We must stand against the persuasiveness of our opposition (4:11-16) 4. We must stand against the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Mar 3, 2008

Ninth in a ten part series in Revelation, this sermon features a view of the new heavens and the new earth. The new Jerusalem is examined carefully as it is made of materials that reflect and clarify God’s beautiful light.

An Apocalypse for the Church A Tale of Two Cities, Part 2: Jerusalem Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”1a for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away,b and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City,c the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,d prepared as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 3 of a study of the priesthood.

This morning we are going to conclude our study entitled The Code of the Priest. This series was designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and how He interacts with His children. It is my hope that by studying the ancient customs and cultures of the Bible God’s Word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is With You When You Are With Him Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Looks at the virtures of the life of King Asa to find "tests" that reveal the strength of our walk with God

1. Title: The Lord is With You When You Are With Him 2. Text: II Chronicles 14-16, esp 13; I Kings 15:9-24 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 28, 2006, 2nd in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand better how to apply OT stories to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Covenant Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004

How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 7, 2004

Let us choose to know (ginosko - understand, perceive and experientially learn) more about Christ instead of merely settling for an intellectual knowledge (oida) about the Lord Jesus.

That I May Know Him (Phil. 3:10-14) Today, many people are determined to get a promotion, a higher degree or a better 401 K plan. Many students are determined to get good grades. As the election year heats up we hear about hundreds of politicians who are determined to get elected to important ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist