Sermons on Faith That Lasts:

The Last Command

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 10, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the Savior's last directive to the church prior to His ascension.

"The Last Command" Matthew 28:19-20 Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Lap

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009

The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Last Lecture

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 28, 2008

In the farewell discourse Jesus is giving His "Last Lecture" that brings together the most important messages He has for us.

Introduction: This is the third in a series of sermons on Jesus’ farewell discourses in the Gospel according to John. These words have special importance because in them Jesus is telling His disciples and us what is critical in faith. John 14:15-21 Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Last Of The Giants

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2023

Need 4 things to defeat the enemy giants (started working on this years ago so have no idea where the outline came from but not original with me). This was focused on a group of older veterans for Veteran's Day

HoHum: Veteran’s Day- Be thankful of our veterans and we, who did not serve, need to honor those who did. As we look out, most here are seasoned with time. I love the account of the reunion of Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg in July 1913, 50 years after the battle, as recounted in Ken Burns’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22, 1 Samuel 17:29, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Isaiah 40:12, Psalm 37:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Or Last

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2009

How we treat others is a measure of our faith in God and a demonstration of it to the world around us.

First or Last James 5: 13 – 20 / Mark 9: 30-37 Intro: A new young pastor was calling on the elderly in his congregation who could no longer go to church. He went to visit Aunt Sally, who was quite old and in a nursing home. He was somewhat nervous and kept eating peanuts from a bowl beside her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Built To Last

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 13, 2016

Built to Last suggest to us - THE LIFE THAT LASTS IS BUILT ON A FIRM FOUNDATION. The PARABLE of the Two Builders is about hearing and doing the Word of God.

TITLE: BUILT TO LAST SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:24-27 It was during the Winter Olympics of February 1998 when Ford Motor Co.'s Ford Division launched its new tagline "BUILT TO LAST." They had changed their 15 year old long used tag line “HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY?” The idea is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Mountain Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011

An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

"The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Lap

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

God helps us run the race before us. Are you planning on finishing the race of life well? With God's help you can.

The Last Lap by Steve Keeler 2 Timothy 4:7-8; "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Final words and lessons from David’s life.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask In Faith—could This Be A Test?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 28, 2020

James was a half brother to Jesus. However, having Jesus as his half brother wasn’t nearly as important as having Jesus as his Savior. In others words, to James, the blood on the cross that saved him was far more important than the family blood in his veins.

Ask In Faith—Could This Be A Test? James 1:1-8NKJV Developing maturity in the Christian life is the theme of the book of James. As we examine the book of James we can anticipate maturity also spiritual growth. James 1:1NKJV James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remaining Faithful - Exhortation In These Last Days

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2021

The past year's restrictions for gathering has lifted, Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together...but gather together to encourage, exhort and urge one another to remain Faithful in THE FAITH of CHRIST: and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching.

2021.07.11 Remaining Faithful – EXHORTATION IN THE LAST DAYS William Akehurst, HSWC Key Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25. “Exhorting one another as we see the Day approaching.” BE FAITHFUL TO GOD’S WORD. Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 3:1-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, Jude 1:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The Last Days

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 7, 2001

We are so near the Appearing of Christ for the Church, It could be TODAY!

The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is soon to be leaving here. As you look at the scriptural conditions and social confusion of today, one must surely come to the conclusion that it is not long untill the Lord comes after His Church. Let’s look at a few things that lets us know of this sure truth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-6, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Virtues For The Last Days

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 27, 2021

1 Peter 1

VIRTUES FOR THE LAST DAYS (1 PETER 1) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Tomorrow Was Your Last

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Aug 18, 2025

MAKING SURE YOUR RIGHT WITH GOD

IF TOMORROW WAS YOUR LAST Friends, family, and fellow travelers on this journey of life, Imagine for a moment that you receive a letter, from the universe itself. And it contains a single line: "Tomorrow is your last day." What would you do? That’s a heavy question isn’t it . It can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Last in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Review the first 6 attributes. God’s faithfulness is hard to define, but it is helpful to think of it as the ribbon that ties together all of God’s attributes. A. W. Tozer: All of God’s acts are consistent with all of His attributes. No attribute contradicts any other, but all harmonize and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:90

Denomination: Baptist