Sermons on Finish Strong:

Finish Well

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

In the New Testament we see people like Judas, Anannias, and Saphirra who started well but did not finish well.

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Finishing Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but it's how you finish the race of life that really counts. Eccle 9;11 the race is not for the swift, the battle is not for the strong,but time and chance happens to us all.

THE FINISHING ANOINTING 1. LIFE IS A RACE a. The bible speaks of life as a race 2 Tim 4;7 I have fought a good fight of faith, I have finished the race set before me b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but its how you finish the race of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021

If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015

Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Finishing Strong. Embracing God's Purpose For Your Year And Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message to prepare us for the Year ahead as we finish this one. God always has a plan.

Finishing Strong. Embracing God’s Purpose for your Year and Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14 Stand with your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Graduation Day Sermon 2012

Be Strong – To the things that you WILL face!!! Deuteronomy 31:1-8 On behalf of the staff and body of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, I congratulate you as graduates for achieving this great accomplishment in your lives. Whether it be finishing high school or finishing a college/graduate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 19, 2016

Every believer has been given three weapons that God expects us to use if we are going to win the warfare.

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 2) BE STRONG Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finished!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

There are many things that God has finished.

Finished! Intro. About four years ago, I started to clean and organize the office in our home…. It’s not finished. About three months ago, I started working on a biography for our web site…it’s not finished. How many have a hard time finishing something you started? -We often start out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Mar 3, 2007

Preliminary thoughts on the battle we’re in from Ephesians 6:10. It deals with The Period, The Power and The Purpose.

SERMON TOPIC: Spiritual Warfare or The Battle We’re In SERMON TITLE: BE STRONG SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Recently we turned up the burner under our prayer life and whether we intended to or not we became frontline ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon over the life changing work of Jesus and the unexpected actions of people. Healing. Salvation. By His wounds we are healed!

It is finished - Labor is finished - Need to wory is finished o This world has been conquered - Chains of slavery to sin – broken o bondage is no more - No longer a slave to fear! - This world is temporary – Your life is eternal! These words should mean something! The problem is, you and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:1-2, Matthew 27:57, John 3:14, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, John 20:29, Luke 23:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2003

For Labor Day Sunday: God is not finished with His work on us until we finish our work for Him. An experiential service.

The car in front of mine was carrying a puzzling bumper sticker. In large, readable print, it said, [hold up sign] “PBPWMGIFWMY”. Whatever could that mean? And what language was that? Polish, maybe? Swahili? Hindi? Serbo-Croatian? I inched a little closer, because there was something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment To Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

The Christian journey and ministry demand steadfast devotion, perseverance, and focus on the goal of finishing the race faithfully and joyfully before God.

COMMITMENT TO FINISH THE RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 20:22-24 Key Verse: “Neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy.” (Acts 20:24) Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 4, 2005

Your debt to God has been paid in full - a Good Friday meditation.

John 19:30: “IT IS FINISHED” 1) O sa-cred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns your only crown, O sa-cred head, no glory Now from your face does shine; Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call you mine. 2) Men mock and taunt and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished!

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' words "It is finished," focusing on the fulfillment of prophecy, the finality of His sacrifice, and our resulting freedom.

Good morning, beloved, and welcome. I trust and pray that God's grace has been abundant in your life this week. Today, we find ourselves gathered here, not by chance nor by circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, you and I, to meet with God in this sacred space, to hear His Word, to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Topics: Finished