Sermons on Finish Strong:

Trading With God

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 24, 2011

We always win when we trade with God.

TRADING WITH GOD One of the delights of my life is trading! It's not that I don't like what I have, it's that I want what YOU have, so I'll offer you a trade. Now, one thing you must realize, of course, is that I probably think that what you have is worth more than what I have ... or, I may ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Would You Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus asked the man at the Pool of Bethesda if he would be healed and is now asking us the same.

Visualize, if you will, a large city teeming with life. There is a constant stream of activity at the gates of this large city. Traders bringing in goods. Farmers bringing to market their fruits and vegetables. Craftsmen carrying the results of hours of painstaking work to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Adventist

Failure Is Never Final

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011

Failure is a part of life for successful people.

Failure is never Final Luke 5 Have you ever blown it? Have you ever failed a test in life or in the classroom? And then we feel like we are a failure. If others don’t get down on us, we get down on our selves, right? Saying things, “I’m so stupid, I can’t believe I did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Get In Their Faces Series

Contributed by T D on Mar 29, 2011

This is a series about Jesus sending out the 72 followers to prepare the towns to hear from Jesus himself. In the same manner we can use the principles to reach a new generation and lay the ground work for Jesus to transform lives.

Series: Aggressive Evangelism Get in Their Face Luke 10:1-3, Acts 5:41-42 The entire world is convinced they have what they need to exist – and the people in our country seem to be convinced that somehow even if they die things will work out in the end if they have good intentions. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The King Who Turned White Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2011

What's wrong with a little pride? Apparently quite a bit. Learn the effect pride had on King Uzziah, on you... and perhaps the influence it had one of the great prophets of the Old Testament.

OPEN: A man by the name of Keith Miller told of the time when his daughters were very young. They’d drop them off at the church's children's chapel on Sundays before the 11 am service. But one day Keith chanced to be in the class when the preacher was telling the story for the day to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Good Sheep Do Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to be a good sheep for the Good Shepherd

• Right after Jesus’ healing a man born blind on the Sabbath and the heated encounter with the Pharisees over breaking the Sabbath Jesus points out that He is only doing what any shepherd would do for his sheep. • One of the most intimate pictures of Jesus we find in Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

The Book Of The Law Was Found

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all

When we take the time to examine biblical history, it is not difficult to find that through the ages man has always failed God. The reasons why this happens can be attributed to many things, but I would say that what modern society has in common with all other societies of the past is lack of faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paving The Way - A Life Of Service Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 10, 2011

Being a servant is not always what people think of as the path to greatness is concerned. Many think that having servants would better signify a great life. But Jesus tells us that whoever wants to be great will be a servant. What does the Bible say in

Paving the Way – A Life of Service Mark 10:35-45 Why should I serve? I find greatness and fulfillment in service because God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God is Glorified when I Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Welcome. If you are visiting with us today we are glad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

“all Men Are Like Grass.” Cry It Out!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 1, 2011

In the midst of withering in this life God gives us permanence in the Word made flesh.

December 4, 2011 Isaiah 40:6-8 A voice says, “Cry out.” And I said, “What shall I cry?” “All men are like grass, and all their loveliness is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehovah-Rohi "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011

It is interesting that David, who was an experienced shepherd, pictured himself as a sheep, not a shepherd.

Purpose: To show that God is a good and tender shepherd. Aim: I want the listener to grasp a deep confidence in God’s goodness. INTRODUCTION: It is interesting to note that sheep are the most commonly mentioned animal in the Bible. When you include the term "flocks" there are over 400 times the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Give Thanks

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 6, 2011

A basic sermon of Thanksgiving, but was very effective in our church with our people.

O Give Thanks Unto the Lord Chuck Sligh November 20, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation to compliment the message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalms 105:1 – “O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Appointed Seed Must Succeed. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

A real ray of hope.

Intro: 1. Ira D. Sankey, the composer, relates the following incident regarding the birth of this hymn: Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus—that is all. Singing if my way is clear, praying if the path be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciled Through Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2011

The Colossians believers had become recipients of God’s marvelous act of reconciliation. They had been made acceptable to God and are challenged to continue striving forward in the truth that had saved them.

COLOSSIANS 1: 20-23 RECONCILED THROUGH CHRIST Having proclaimed the deity and work of Christ, Paul now reveals what it means to the people in Colossae. He thus returns to the thought of redemption. With joyful wonder the Apostle testifies to the Colossians believers that they too have become ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist