Sermons on Faithfully Finish The Race:

Why Bother With Details? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

God has shown us repeatedly that attention to the details of worship is important to Him When I finish my sermon, I want my audience to approach their private and corporate worship with a renewed attention to and appreciation for the detail that God has

Hebrews 8-10 Introduction: I took a graduate class on church leadership, and in that class we all took a Performax® Personal Profile system test to help us better understand our leadership styles. Basically, the purpose of tests like this is to teach you why you’re so annoying to your spouse ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - The Christmas Continuum Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 15, 2011

Jesus came to complete a work. Of major importance in that work was find men to train to be fishers of men. Had Jesus not finished that work, had the men not been successful in the work Jesus trained them to do, there would be no Christmas, no Easter--no

THE CHRISMTAS CONTINUUM How Christmas Lives On 12-18-11 Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Christmas Continuum There are two passages among the many verses we have read from Luke’s narrative of the birth of Jesus that I want to highlight on this Christmas morning. First verses 10 & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: *other

Obeying God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013

When I finished college I rejoiced, thinking that at last I would be free of tests - that I would never have to take another. But I discovered that I was just starting a time of testing. In every stage of life there are tests...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2023) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Relentless God!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 13, 2020

The Apostle Paul was relentless in his ministry as he wrote to the Corinthians in his description of what he accomplished for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ. He challenges them and his young preacher comrade, Timothy, to do the same -- to finish strong!

R E L E N T L E S S ! 2 Corinthians 4:6-11; Hosea 11:8-12; James 5:16-18 Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! (2 Cor. 11:21-31) - What do we have in common? Commercials, books, movies, songs, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 31, 2020

The Veil of the Temple was torn in two as Jesus declared, "It is Finished." Through His provision, believers have access to the throne of grace, where Jesus ministers as our Great High Priest. He is our Mediator and Intercessor.

Jesus – our Great High Priest Hebrews 4: 14-16 Life is constantly changing, a never ending series of “highs” and “lows.” At times we reach breath-taking mountaintops, where we enjoy the beauty of life and relax in the sunlight of God’s love. At other times we endure deep, lonesome valleys filled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion - Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 26, 2018

Compassion is the fuel that enables & drives us. It is the only fuel that will enable us to fulfil God’s will and finish the task He has set us. In this passage, compassion was the four men’s motivation to get their sick friend to the feet of Jesus.

COMPASSION BRINGING A SICK WORLD TO CHRIST - Part 2 of 2 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayers Of Paul Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017

Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2018

Paul had just finished mentioning the hardships and sufferings that he had faced in the service of God. It takes great faith to stay steady under such continual sufferings and still boldly preach the Christian gospel. He has such a steady faith.

May 20, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.a: Hope of the Resurrection. (4:13-15) 2nd Corinthians 4:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Does Not Need Your Cain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 24, 2018

Too many professing Christians believe Christ needs a little help to finish His work. They are like the Judiazers Paul fought and like Cain who wanted God to accept His work rather than having the faith of Abel.

Act 15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: 23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-32, Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 18, 2022

During this study in Philippians, we have reflected on: There is a fantastic finish in your future, A Biblical Strategy for Success, Winning the battle of the Mind and now The Secret to Victorious Living. Now at the end of this letter, he addresses the main point of the letter.

Sermon “The Secret to Victorious living” Philippians 4:10-19 “10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 78:29, Psalm 106:14

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 13, 2022

It's easy think what we see in the natural is truth because we can touch and feel it but the spiritual realm is more real. In the spiritual realm "it is finished" and we yank that by faith into this realm.

Romans 4:18 "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be." The Bible without guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit can seem contradicting at times. Scriptures might seem to clash but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 4:18

When His Glory Fills His House

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 12, 2025

Chapter 6 is the record of Solomon's prayer to the Lord at this great dedication service. When he finished praying, the Lord answered by sending fire from Heaven to consume the burnt offering and by filling His House with His Glory.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3 (NKJV) When His Glory Fills His House April 13, 2025 Intro: In the history of Israel, after having worshiped God at the Tabernacle, are now standing before a magnificent Temple that 1 Kings 9:10 says it took 20 years to build. They have gathered before the Lord to seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Have you ever wondered, why do the righteous suffer? In various portions of Scripture we find that suffering is the result of Adam’s original sin which plunged the human race into misery. However, in this portion of Scripture Paul teaches us why it is n

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One night while conducting an evangelistic meeting in the Salvation Army Citadel in Chicago, Booth Tucker preached on the sympathy of Jesus. After his message a man approached him and said, “If your wife had just died, like mine has, and your babies were crying for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 25:1-6 - How To Leave A Lifechanging Legacy? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 21, 2011

God said that nations would come from his family tree and Abraham is proving this to be right. But the promise God made to Abraham was that the blessing that would come to the human race would come through his son Isaac. (Genesis 12:3; 17:19)

Genesis 25:1-6 - HOW TO LEAVE A LIFECHANGING LEGACY? The artwork and design of my wife’s book on her family tree is magnificent. The storyline is clear and so interesting. Hours and hours of work, a labour of love. I am so proud of her. A legacy for generations to come. In the prologue of her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-4, Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hitting The Reset Button Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 6, 2014

God designed for humans to think, feel, speak, and act in certain ways. As a race we have walked away from that and messed up the universe. God, through Jesus, has hit the reset button on our lives, giving us hope for a better life.

I was recently working with something on a website and every time I made a change it messed everything up. I was only digging myself deeper. Then I saw this little button that said “Reset to Default Settings.” I thought I’d give it a try and voila, it worked. In a way, Ephesians ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel