Sermons on Finish Line:

The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 13th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this particular sermon we cover the controversial topic of "The Son's of God" - where they ancient kings, were they of the line of Seth, or were they angelic beings?

Genesis (Pt. 13) (The Sons of God & Daughters of Men) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now we are actually going to spend two Sunday’s on this passage of Scripture, because there’s just so much here that we need to see. This morning we’re going to focus on that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliverance From Public Shame Disgrace

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Oct 26, 2010

You will agree with me that everybody in life has his/her own short coming irrespective of what we are now, there was a time in your life that you have done thing that was not in line with the word of GOD

Genesis 2:23-25, “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018

This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guided By God's Word

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

How does God's word guide us? We must resist the pull to turn away, remain on the right path, refresh ourselves with the sweetness and reshape our affections to line up with God's word.

GUIDED BY GOD’S WORD The Bible is a book beyond all books as a river is above a stream. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the sun is above and beyond a candle in brightness. The Bible is a book beyond all books as the wings of an eagle is above and beyond the wings of a sparrow. It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Unless The Lord Builds The House"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 20, 2017

The opening line of Psalm 127 emphasizes a theme that runs through both Psalm 127 and 128 – without God’s direct and crucial involvement in its building and protection, no house, city, or family will survive.

Note: I have developed a few slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. “UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-23, Isaiah 66:1-2, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 15:7-9, Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Results Of Life's Trials

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

There is a story told of Chippie the parakeet. Chippie never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, sending a song into the air; the next second he was sucked into the line of the vacuum cleaner.

His problem began when his owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum. She had stuck the nozzle in to suck up the seeds and feathers at the bottom of the cage, when the nearby telephone rang. Instinctively she turned to pick it up. She had barely said hello, when ssswwwwwpppppp! Chippie got ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintop Vision Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2022

Jesus doesn’t stand in a long line of peers with Abraham, Buddha, Confucius, Krishna, or Mohammed. Jesus Christ is utterly unique. The Transfiguration reveals a turning point in human history, the coming of the Savior of the world!

MOUNTAINTOP VISION OF JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a man whose wife refused to admit she had hearing problem. He asked his doctor, "How can I get my wife to admit that she’s hard of hearing?" 2. The doctor said, "When you get home tonight, stand just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Have I Moved The Ball Today?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 8, 2023

The objective measure of the progress of a football team is whether they can advance the football toward their goal-line. Paul lays down 4 hash marks to show Christians how to judge their own progress in Christ.

“HAVE I MOVED THE BALL TODAY?” Col. 1:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Why will all of the referees check their voicemail immediately after the Super Bowl? So they can hear someone say "no missed calls." B. TEXT “...So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph - From Petted Child To Inmate Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 26, 2024

Joseph came from a long line of spectacular failures. Lies. Deceit. Theft. Favoritism. Greed. Lust. Murder. You name the sin and we will probably find it somewhere in Joseph’s Family Tree.

January 11, 2025 As we approach the end of Genesis, there is one conclusion we can come to – People struggle. More often than not, when faced with a moral or ethical choice our list of characters failed. And they did so in spectacular fashion. Joseph came from a long line of spectacular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2018

Be sure of God's rest; however, if you're not sure, strive to be sure of that rest.

A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, making small talk to put them at ease. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked one little girl. “Tired”, she said. (J. R. Love, Rushton, Louisiana; www. PreachingToday.com) Evidently, she had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Keep On Going

Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002

A lesson having faith to continue.

FAITH to run 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Old Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003

We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Exodus 12:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Article 14. Saving Faith..... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009

How do you tell whether you’ve got the real thing and not a poor imitation? What am I talking about faith, have you simply got religous faith or saving faith? This sermon will show the distiction between the genuine from the fake.

Eph 2:8- 10. Article 14. Saving faith.” The real thing” • Have you got faith? The answer is yes all of us demonstrate a measure of faith everyday from switching on our central heating system to locking your front door at night, to driving a car. You are exercising a measure of faith in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Helps For Your Test Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Some of the helps that God gives us to endure life's tests.

I want to start off this message today by reading the opening of Peter’s letter… 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ