Sermons on Finish Strong:

05 A Covenant Of Love Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus establishes the New Covenant, making us holy and empowering us to walk in His ways.

Good morning! We’re continuing on in our series Holy God | Holy People: The Gospel According to Leviticus. Open your Bibles to the book of Leviticus and find chapter 18. I’d like to take the time to read through several key passages that lay the foundation for our message today. We’ll begin with ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:1-16, Leviticus 18:1-30, Leviticus 19:1-37, Leviticus 20:1-27, Hebrews 8:6-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes That See

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus tells a parable in Luke 16 that pulls back the curtain—revealing what happens when we live with closed eyes and closed hearts. It’s the story of a rich man, a poor beggar named Lazarus, and the eternal consequences of spiritual blindness.

Sermon: "Eyes That See" (Luke 16:19-31) Scripture Reading (Luke 16:19-31 - NLT): 19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

#1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025

This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Revelation 2:14-15, Galatians 5:25, Revelation 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Serpent's Tooth

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 24, 2025

From agriculture to evangelism: a trip of gratitude

How many of you went to church on Sunday with your family when you were little? For most of us it's a familiar memory. Some of us went to Sunday school or children's church, while some of us went to the same serv¬ice as the adults. But no matter how different our experiences were, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025

Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

David made a seemingly insignificant decision that was really a critical error, and it impacted the whole nation of Israel.

From Failure to Forgiveness 1Chr 21 There are certain decisions that we make in life that become hinge points on which the rest of our lives turn. Key decisions we’ve made that not only change the course of our lives but may also have great effect on the lives of others as well. And this is what ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Not Enough

Contributed by Brandon Queen on May 12, 2025

“Jesus Is Enough” is a heartfelt sermon reminding us that our strength fails, but God’s grace never does. In our weakness, Christ is our sufficiency. Through testimony and Scripture, we discover true freedom by relying fully on Him.

ENGAGE: INVICTUS by William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Chronicles 16:8, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Credentials From God

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 12, 2025

The Three Credentials from God which will make you Champions for Jesus Christ.

Preached at the PYPA Session at the IPC 2nd Annual Convention 2025 Ireland and EU Region, September 2024 I believe the atmosphere will be filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. God is in this house, and the windows of heaven are about to open over this place. Hallelujah. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mental Health In The Psalms: 28 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 22, 2024

Mental health and spiritual health are not mutually exclusive.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 28 PSALM 28:1-9 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1… POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 28 (EVERY PSALM)… youtube.com/ watch?v=Pcazsb9uGNs [3:08] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are beginning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is What Counts In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 22, 2024

God is in control of your life, my friend. All that you have is a gift of God. Your parents, your family, your marriage, your money, and your breath are all gifts from above.

At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager’s Room, a virtual room, or the altar. Today’s Scripture “After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

No Mountain High Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 26, 2024

Jesus says, “I offer fulfillment. I will give you such a lasting, inner joy that you will willingly take persecution for being associated with my name.” This is eternal fulfillment that is rugged enough to handle anything thrown at it.

Memorial Day Of all the rich blessings we have from being Americans, the choicest of them is freedom of religion. I am grateful that no religion is established in America as the preferred and every citizen’s right to practice their religion is allowed. Because evil is so evil, we need men and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ufos: 5 Things You Should Know

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 17, 2023

UFOs have gone mainstream. It's a topic that we can no longer ignore. Most Christians are not prepared to intelligently address or discuss the topic from a biblical worldview.

UFOs: 5 Things You Should Know INTRO -Shortly after the publication of Origin of Species in 1859 a new ideology, evolution was clandestinely born into western civ. Many scoffed and laughed at the idea. Some even thought it was a publicity stunt but its no laughing matter today. By the end of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:10-12, Revelation 13:13, Luke 10:18, 2 Peter 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

The Confrontational Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus cleanses the Temple for the second time

The Confrontational Jesus Mark 11:15-24 Good morning. Charles Wesley wrote a Hymn titled, “Gentle Jesus.” Part of the lyrics read, “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little child; pity my simplicity, suffer me to come to Thee. Lamb of God, I look to Thee; thou shalt my example be: thou art ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Fair About That? (2 Kings 20-22) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 7, 2023

Why did God still punish Judah after Josiah worked so hard to turn the nation back to God? A sermon preached the week I lost a nephew to addiction.

August 6, 2023, Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville, AL. James Jackson, Lead Pastor Context: Earlier in the week, my nephew died at age 34. Good morning. Please open your Bibles to 2 Kings 22. I want to thank all of you for your prayers for my family and me in the death of my nephew Aaron this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Scroll And Seven Seals Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #4: This study looks at The Great Scroll in heaven, The Seven Seals, and contains a section on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Many spectacular and devastating events will come upon the world during The Great Tribulation.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will begin studying the Seven Seals of the book of Revelation. The Seven Seals provide us much to consider; for they are a preview and a warning of the many spectacular events that are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 6:1-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist