Sermons on Faithfully Finish The Race:

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Keeping our eyes on Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 1 A) The great golfer Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. * He told of how he had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. * He felt he was in pretty good shape ... As he approached his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 8, 2003

Pentecostal power comes when we recognize: 1. The Christian life is not about keeping rules, but about knowing Christ. 2. The Christian life is not just about salvation, but about transformation. 3. You overcome apathy with zeal.

John Wimber was a product of the Jesus movement in the 60’s. He met Christ in a dramatic way, and began reading the New Testament, beginning with the Gospels and then on to the book of Acts. He was excited about what he was reading, but when he went to a church he was disillusioned. The polite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Faith

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

We need to understand what the Bible means when it talks about faith. We’re going go look at a passage in which Jesus describes a faith that can uproot trees. It’s the kind of faith that pursues the improbable; the kind of faith that changes lives.

“FAITH” (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) LUKE 17:5-10 OPEN I want us to talk about “Faith” this morning. What exactly does that word mean – faith? It seems to be one of those “churchy” words that mean different things to different people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering(Rom. 2:4-6)

How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering (Rom. 2:4-6) Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008

Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

“As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Rewards Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2016

This sermon lays out the hope of the promised rewards awaiting all of God's servants.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Masters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 messages about Time. This message is how we can become a Master of Time by following the example of Jesus. Graphics available by email.

It’s About Time Time Masters December 31, 2006 Time Masters “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone… Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Hold Of Life Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 12, 2023

Press on to the goal. Life in you. In each one of Paul's letters, you will read the revelation he received. Christ is your life. it is a gift from God. Our inheritance. Lay hold of the incorruptible seed. Do not give up.

I love running and have run many different races in my life. The Comrades 90km race has probably been the most memorable race of my life. No matter what race you run you get to a point in the race where it becomes very tough and you have to tell your body to endure and ignore the pain. You know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Psalm 103:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Living Faithful, In An Unfaithful World

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2006

Being faithful to Christ even in the midst of death.

LIVING FAITHFUL IN AN UNFAITHFUL WORLD REV. 2:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LIVING IN AN AGE WHERE WICKEDNESS REIGNS, RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS RESIGNED, MORALS HAVE MOVED, AND SIN IS SITTING ON THE THRONE. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT SEEMS AS IF SOCIETY IS HEADED FOR A COLLISION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How David Battled The Giant Of Depression

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 3, 2017

Every human faces depression at some point in their lives, yes even men that love God.....like King David.

THE HALL OF FAITH Hebrews 11:29-12:2 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Slavery To Royalty

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 13, 2019

A message about how God has taken from captivity and made us His children, children of the King!

From Slavery to Royalty We do not like to talk about slavery. For the first 100 years of our nation, the institution of slavery left a dark scar on our country, one we are still healing from. While slavery was different in many ways during biblical times, Paul uses the imagery of a slave in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Saying 'yes' To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2010

Saying ‘Yes’ to life basically boils down to asking, “What can I do with the life God has given me?” And then, living into it!!!

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 “Saying ‘Yes’ to Life” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN An author writes, “When my oldest son, Nathan, was a teenager, he told me that he had decided to become a stockbroker, a millionaire by age 30, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

One People. One Bond. One Goal. Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 26, 2013

Sermon on beginning of Third Article of Apostles' Creed: "I believe in...the Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints."

About this time last year the world was gearing up for the Summer Olympics in London. We were eager to find out if Usain Bolt would win another gold medal when he ran the 100m dash. He did. Bolt is an incredible athlete but he doesn’t strike me as a team player. Then again you don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Salvation? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

Teen Youth Group Study - What is Salvation?

What is SALVATION? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Eternal Life Anyone can have Everlasting Life simply by believing in Christ (Acts 16:31). Faith in Jesus Christ alone brings the gift of Everlasting Life (Ephesians 2:8-9). The Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Bible Church