Sermons on Finish Course:

Making Spirituality The Main Course: Don't Leave God Out This Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

Introduction: On July 29, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong climbed down an aluminum ladder and put his feet on the surface of the moon. In an address to the nation President Richard Nixon said, “The greatest event in human history occurred when man first put his foot on the moon.” I contend, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fresh Start, Fitting End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Finish Well

A FRESH START, A FITTING END (JOSHUA 23:1-13) The World Cup is held every four years since 1930 except for the Second World War. The 19 World Cup tournaments have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil has won five times, the most among winning countries. In the 21st century Germany ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Finishing What He First Began Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Paul's commitment: I have fought a good fight.

A. PAUL DID NOT START WELL 1. Paul was completely committed to keeping the Old Testament Law. “Circumcised when I was eight days old … pure-blooded citizen of Israel … tribe of Benjamin … Pharisee … demanded strictest obedience … harshly persecuted the church …” (Philippians 3:5-6, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And Elisha

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 8, 2018

The message shares what it takes to stay the course of a prophet walk on, and stay the course no matter what.

1. Elijah was a simple man who did some not so simple stuff ordinary man who did some extraordinary things • Elijah was a Tishmite meaning he was from Tishbe which was an insignificant place it was kind of like what Nathaniel asked Phillip. "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 1, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 4:1-11 on rest (Outline and some material taken from Maclaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture called, "Entrance into God’s Rest" on Hebrews 4:9-10)

Introduction: Bring children up front and do “Take a Day of Rest” from Sermons 4 Kids. WBTU: So far in Hebrews we have talked about how Christianity is better than Judaism, and how Christ is better than angels and Moses. In these verses we talk about rest, a better rest. From ch. 3 and 4 we know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ok - Now What?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Be faithful to finish well!

Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To Jesus

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to look to Jesus to do what He has called us to do

I. Do not let the past keep you from what God has called you to do. - “Let us lay aside every weight” - Exodus 2:23-3:12 - Moses made a bad decision out of a zealous heart - We have also done that at times - And there were consequences sometimes very great. - Sometimes it has affected ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Track Pt 4. What's My Purpose

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 25, 2012

Our purpose is to serve and love God and each other.

What Is My Purpose GNLCC 7/22/12 Ecclesisastes 2:1-15 Ephesians 2:1-15 If I told you I could make you the richest, most famous, and wisest person in the world, would you be interested in my offer. But what if I told you, you could never use your money, your fame or your wisdom to help ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Complete"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2012

A sermon for Good Friday.

It Is Complete He came, looking for someone. He came during that day's cool evening breeze. He came as He had always come. He came because they knew each other, and used to spend time together. He came to the garden because that is where they always met. That's where He was at ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold Medals And Golden Streets

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 8, 2024

Endurance... does it matter in the Christian life? In the Bible there are lots of figures of speech, metaphors, and similes to describe the Christian life. Yet, the metaphor of the "race" and the endurance of the race is central. How important is endurance?

Maddie Musselman is 26 years old and in most people’s viewpoint, at the greatest time in her life, with the greatest moment of her life right in front of her. She had recently been engaged to be married and earned a place to compete in summer Olympic team taking place in Paris. Maddie is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Peter A Fisherman's Tale Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2025

Peter reveals through his rollercoaster life of mountain top experiences with Jesus to the valleys of denial and rebuke from the Lord that there is hope beyond our failures and mistakes.

Series – Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – with a breath from heaven – nothing is too dead for God to bring back to life! The Bible says nothing is too lifeless for God! He is the Creator who took nothing and made it something and He can bring back to life anything! Can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 16, 2025

Good Friday

Good Friday There are three days in the New Testament that are the most important days in all Christianity and they are the birth of Jesus, the crucifixion of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus. Each of these days are equally as important to the other and each deserve their own day of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, John 19:1-6, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can't Win If You Don't Finish Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2001

Second of Three Sermons on Ministry. General theme is built around "March Madness" - NACC basketball. Our Theme is "March Ministry Madness". This sermon encourages Christians to have a good "spiritual diet" and to exercise their faith in ministry.

Get in the Game 3/11/01 …You Can’t Win if You Don’t Finish Basketball is a great game It is a simple game with many subtleties. The objective is simple - One team tries to score the most points by getting the ball through the hoop while the other team tries to stop you from doing it. Simple! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Substitution Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 9, 2009

Before Jesus died, He shouted, "It is finished!" What was finished?

To receive free weekly sermon emails, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s sermon blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ MISSION ACCOMPLISHED After suffering on the cross for six hours, Jesus finally shouted, “It is finished!” When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist