Sermons on Finish Line:

God’s Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2010

This sermon looks at how God sustains us when we are: 1. Tempted 2. Tired 3. Troubled

God’s Sustaining Grace To be an Olympic athlete you need three things going for you. You need: speed, skill and most important of all, you have to have endurance. If you don’t make it to the end of the race, you’re not going to win a medal. The Bible tells us that God always finishes what He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Phone Is Ringing. Will You Pick Up?

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Feb 28, 2018

In order to have true transformation, we are called to speak truth with boldness to guide our flock to an effective walk, where He is expecting believers to accept their calling and wear the requirement at all times vs. when it suits them.

I thank God for all that He is doing in my life, and in the lives of His people. I am thankful for all of God’s messengers here in service today. It is truly an honor to have you here today. As I labored on the Word for today, God communicated that He is calling for true transformation--a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 29, 2005

There are no self made Christians. The Communion of Saints is vital to a Christian’s life.

Hebrews 12:1-3, Acts 2:42-47 “I Believe In the Communion of Saints” INTRODUCTION American society tends to idolize the rugged, self-made individual. We admire their individuality, and their ability to overcome adverse conditions, excel, and achieve their chosen goals. ¨ Donald Trump ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Zeal Without Knowledge?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

Knowledge can be explained as having the facts or having the right information. It can also be explained as skills acquired through experience, practice or education.

TEXT: PROVERBS 19: 2 “It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor be hasty and miss the way.” (Proverbs 19:2). Knowledge can be explained as having the facts or having the right information. It can also be explained as skills acquired through experience, practice or education. Knowledge is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

288 - Word Of Victory

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

"It is finished" is equivalent to "paid in full". What was the bill? What was the price? What was paid in full?

Illustrate Humor: Goodbye, mother! -- Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I’m sorry if I’ve been staring, but you look just like me son ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Pursue The Prize Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2016

If you want to be fully and completely like Christ, then look ahead to Christ, the goal; look around for positive examples, and look up to heaven.

A customs officer observes a truck pulling up at the border. Suspicious, he orders the driver out and searches the vehicle. He pulls off the panels, bumpers, and wheel cases but doesn’t find a single scrap of contraband. He is still suspicious, but doesn’t know where else to search, so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Is Supreme And Sufficient! Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 18, 2008

We need to be aware of false teaching which mixes other elements with the finished work of Christ.

Introduction This sermon is an introduction for the next several Sundays as we go through the book of Colossians. The theme of the book is the sufficiency of Christ for all things. This is one of four Prison Epistles written by Paul from Rome about AD 60-62. (The others are Ephesians, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Give Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Investing your life for the cause of Christ invloves dedication, discipline and determination

DARING TO GIVE Think for a moment of the most worthless or unnecessary purchase you made in 2024. Perhaps it was an electric shaver that you never use. Perhaps it was an article of clothing that you have never worn. It is important to realize that these items were not purchased with your money; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

>>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Doest Thou Here

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 19, 2002

Just when we think that God Is finished we find out that He is not

WHAT DOEST THOU HERE TEXT: I Kings 19:1-18 Reading through I Kings, I find that Elijah was a great man of God. He had just went up against wicked King Ahab. And Ahab’s wife did not make the job any easier. Wicked Jezebel ruled at his side as she pleased. She was from another county, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Crown Me

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passover Pedicure

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

An intimate moment with Jesus and the disciples in the final moments before His work was finished.

What would you do if you knew you were going to die a violent death in the next 12 hours? Would you want to be alone in prayer? Would you write down some final thoughts? Would you spend time with your loved ones? What would you want to emphasize to people in your last 12 hours? Would you share ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tenacity

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Tenacity is finishing. Paul had tenacity. We all need to exhibit tenacity!

II Corinthians 11:22-27 Paul had Tenacity! Synonyms: Tenacity: Perseverance; consistency; diligence; dedication; determination; drive; endurance; doggedness; grit; moxie; persistence; spunk; stamina; steadfastness; and stick-to-itiveness. Jesus Christ is the “author and finisher of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mission Becomes Difficult Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2016

In this sermon, we finish the first missionary journey and make important lesson applications.

Introduction: A. The classic joke or dig that preachers often endure is the one on this cartoon where the young man says, “When I grow up, I wanna be a preacher too…cuz you only work 1 day a week…” 1. Usually the preacher and the person laugh, because they both know it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ