Sermons on Final Punishment:

Final Authority? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 29, 2008

Every person in America believes that they are the final authority on who Jesus is, period. Our downfall? When one is the final authority, all others must be sidelined.

In high school I was on the track team – I was a sprinter. Our coach would make us sprinters run long distance as well as run sprints for practice. We hated running long distance, it was so boring, it was so tedious, we felt it was against our nature. But still we had to run a three mile loop that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Exhortations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 3, 2007

*(Revised: December 2010) Paul exhorts us not to rest on our laurels, but to keep improving on what we are doing as a church. (Can also be used as a "farewell" message for Pastors leaving their church)

EXHORTATIONS ARE UNIQUE EPILOGUES THAT ANNOUNCE THE JOYS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND WELL-DOING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SOUNDING THE ALARM TO WARN AGAINST GROWING CONTENT WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF FRUITFUL MINISTRY. THE CHURCH IS A LABOR OF LOVE AND CANNOT SEPARATE THE TWO BY LABORING WITHOUT LOVING OR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Final Conquest

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

Three very important qualities in Joshua life, which enable him to complete the final conquest. I believe that as we apply these qualities into our own lives and into our church, we too as a people of God can fulfill his purpose for our hour.

Title: The Final Conquest Text: Joshua 11 Introduction As we study the book of Joshua, the conquest of Canaan was accomplished through three campaigns. Chapter 6 – 10 covers the central campaign, where the key battles fought were in Jericho and Ai, and the Southern Campaign, where Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Final Battle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 25, 2009

When Jesus comes again, it will be in power, and righteousness and judgment. But what does His 2nd coming mean to us, and what part (if any) do we play in it?

OPEN: Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point there was a lull in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, I bet we’d do him in again!" Billy Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, "In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Thoughts

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014

In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Final Farewell

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Graveside service for a Christian man.

Several times a ten yr. old boy asked his mother, “What is it like to die?” She prayed that God would give her the wisdom to give her son the right answer to his all-important question. One day the answer came. The next time he asked what is it like to die, she replied. Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Final Words Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

Such is the gospel. By turning to Christ in faith, we take the first baby step towards knowing this grace.

1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Final Words 11/28/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction We made it! We have reached the end of 1 Corinthians. We’ve waded through church disunity, disrespect for authority, sexual immorality, divorce, lawsuits, spiritual arrogance, unruly worship, leading fellow believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Finally Get It Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2011

For years following Jesus the disciples seemed to be in a cloud, but now they finally get it, but only when Jesus unlocks God's plan in their minds. Terrified, marveling, shocked, and in stark disbelief we too are like the disciples until God get ahold of

36As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" 37But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39See My hands and My feet, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Hour

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 28, 2014

Time is almost up be saved today.

THE FINAL HOUR John 17: 1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Final Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 27, 2014

Looks at the gift of the tomb that Jesus was buried in

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine in 2008 she had to sign a form stating how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. But what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Final Week

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 12, 2016

Entry to Jerusalem in the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry.

THE FINAL WEEK TEXT: Luke 19:28 – 48 Introduction: Jesus has come to the end of His earthly ministry. The prophecies had been fulfilled minus those that He would fulfill in this final week, and Jesus had set His face to this time knowing the pain, the heartache and the great thing that He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Score

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

So what are you going to get Jesus for his birthday? What do you think he wants most?

As sometimes happens, this sermon took a different turn after I had named it and put together the bulletin. The initial idea was the issue of this new database that the Defense Department is putting together, that has the civil libertarians up in arms over the loss of privacy. Because no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Final Invitation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023

Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Final Invitation

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 9, 2023

What is the word which, when obeyed, brings joy to the angels in Heaven? What is the word which, when disobeyed, brings sorrow to the heart of Jesus?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 6:5, 17:18-23; Revelation 22:17; Hebrews 11:7; Acts 26:14 What is God's most compelling word? What is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5, Genesis 17:18-23, Revelation 22:17, Hebrews 11:7, Acts 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Accounting

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

The minute you loosen your death grip on your wallet, you shift your spiritual center of gravity from yourself onto God

I just got back from the most marvelous conference. I almost didn’t go... I’d spent all my Continuing Ed allowance already, and the hotels in Baltimore are EXPENSIVE. But the organizer of the conference arranged for me to share a hotel room with one of the speakers, whose room was already being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed