Sermons on Finish Line:

Replace A Covetous Attitude With An Attitude Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007

Will we ever discover true contentment? we can if we replace an attitude of coveting to an attitude of contentment. Main ideas for this message came from James MacDonald’s Book, Lord Change my Attitude.

Introduction: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Giving Father

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Nations In Uproar Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 3

THE NATIONS IN UPROAR (GENESIS 15:1-21) There is a story a number of years ago when John Kennedy was president of the United States, and Nikita Khrushchev was Premier of the Soviet Union, and Golda Meier was Premier of Israel. The three of them got together for a peace conference and decided to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Lucy

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

It takes the church, coming together in unity, with a common vision, a common mission, relinquishing our individual rights, in order to see things happen for the Kingdom.

In one of the Peanuts specials, Linus is reclining on the floor watching television. Lucy walks in and says to him, “Change the channel right now.” Linus says, “I was here first, why should I change the channel?” Lucy holds up her hand. She said, “You see these five ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

Are we not looking for a simple plan to make our lives easier in Christ? Here IT is.

IT (All my sermon use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) All of us what IT, we all need IT, but what is IT? Today’s culture is all about making things simpler, and I personally think there are some things that need to be just a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For One Another

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Sermon is designed to motivate congregation toward prayer, especially praying for one another.

Pray for One Another James 5:16 3-22-09 Today we launch a new prayer ministry in this church. You were given a brochure describing it as you came in this morning. It is called Gateway Online Prayer Community. You’re probably aware of several ministries that are not yet in place as we restart ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Charismatic

A Warrior Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 28, 2009

We have been given authority over Satan, but we have to choose to use it.

A Warrior Messiah Text: Matthew 8:28-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

The life of Jacob was such that it could rival any soap opera today; stealing, lying, duped & multiple marriages, betrayals, hatred, rivalry, etc.Many of our lives have some of that drama. Here's how to deal with it!

WHEN YOUR LIFE BECOMES A SOAP OPERA Gen. 25:28-30:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. People who break rules usually get caught sooner or later. I was reading about opening day of hunting season in one state. 2. Game wardens put up a sign on a certain highway that read as follows: “Check station: ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Benefits Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014

We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Destiny! Eternity!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 2, 2016

What will our destiny be? It will be what God designed it to be - an eternity of joy for those who love & follow Him; & an eternity of separation for those who reject His love & turn their back to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Revelation 21:1-28; John 14:1-3; Matthew 25:46 ILL. In 1386 there was born in an obscure village in Italy a little boy whose name was Donatello. By the time he was 3 years old, he would go into the back yard, take sand & water, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldiers Story

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 19, 2012

A narrative story from the perspective of the Centurion at the Cross of Jesus

"With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:37-39 NIV Some days are just so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 19, 2016

Sermon looks at loneliness. Reasons: 1. TRANSITION 2. SEPARATION 3. OPPOSITION 4. REJECTION - Five steps: A. RECOGNIZE God Is There B. MAXIMIZE God’s Strength C. UTILIZE Your Time D. SYMPATHIZE For Those In Need E. GOLRIFY God’s Deliverance

How To Overcome Loneliness Loneliness is one of the most miserable feelings a person can have. When you’re lonely you may feel that nobody loves you. You may feel that nobody cares. Loneliness can make you may feel that nobody even cares if you exist. But here is a fact: You don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2023

Peter had never seen a catch of fish like that before! If we have Jesus in our boat, we're going to need to get a bigger Faith for harvest, a bigger Grace for trials, a bigger Vision & a bigger Obedience to see God's will done!

WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT! Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. OPENER: THE SIZE OF GOD 1. A boy asked his father, “Dad, what is the size of God?” His father looked up at the sky and saw a plane and asked his son, “What is the size of that plane?” The boy replied, “It is very small. I can hardly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God