Sermons on Finish Strong:

If My People . . .

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 2, 2008

The greatest institution in and for this nation is not the white house but the church house and the strength of a nation is found in strong families and strong churches.

If My People . . . Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 A.M. Service Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:12-16 Key verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2006

We are here not because we are strong enough, but because God is strong enough. Therefore, we need not be afraid.

Don’t Be Afraid Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:16-30 February 26, 2006 There was this old mule that was owned by a Quaker farmer. This was the most stubborn animal that God ever created. The farmer couldn’t get this mule to do anything. He coaxed, cajoled, and even pleaded with this animal, with no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trials And Tribulations Never Stop

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018

As an evangelist or a supporter of evangelists you shall be attacked every now and then. It never ends

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS NEVER STOP Acts 17:10-15 King James Version (KJV) 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Travesty To Majesty Part Six - Three O'clock In The Afternoon: "why?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it is finished . . . Jesus stayed the course to the finish, and what a finish it was! Victory on so many fronts! "Truly he was (is) the Son of God!" God made a way - the only way - for the salvation of repentant sinners! Amen!

MARK SERMON XII –TRAVESTY TO TRAGEDY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART SIX – THREE O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON – “WHY?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Stay The Course

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2001

Attributes of people who finish what they start.

The 2000 movie, "The Patriot" starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a Revolutionary War hero. Martin’s 18-year-old son, Gabriel, enlists in the conflict and he spends the first half of the movie diligently repairing an American flag he found in the dirt. Tragically, Gabriel becomes a casualty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Building In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 27, 2010

Encouraging believers to stay the course and finish the task.

Whenever the people of God start doing the work of God, there is opposition. A worker of weak faith and purpose will quit, but a person of resolution and confidence will overcome the opposition and finish the task. Nehemiah was such a person. Notice in these chapters the opposition that he faced ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: Is The Will Of God A Gps Or A Pre-Drawn Blueprint?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Is God’s will guidance or a finished product?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Looking from God’s perspective.  God knows everything actual and possible (Rom. 4:17).  God has expectations for us.  God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. Looking from our perspective.  We have the power of choosing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News At The End Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Mar 22, 2012

Finishing out the third section of the Apostle's Creed

THE GOOD NEWS AT THE END A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Once And For All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are finishing up this 6-part series.

We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-19, Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hardships & Hazards On The Home Strech

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 7, 2016

A sermon to encourage believers to finish the Christian race.

Hardships & Hazards On the Home Stretch Hebrews 12:1-2 Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Completing The Race! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

No one is impressed with the guy who registers for a marathon. But no matter where a person finishes a marathon, it is impressive. Same with God. It is not impressive to start well, only to finish well.

COMPLETING THE RACE! HEBREWS 12:1-4 (1-13) Pastor Jim Bohrer November 30, 2008 With all the pomp and prestige that the Chinese government went to in order to put their best foot forward, there was one person who they honored who stood out. He is now in his seventies, but China brought him to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Out Of Control: Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2009

Christmas Eve 1989: The strong Son of God is what we need when we are out of control in terms of life direction, life circumstances, or sin.

May God help you if you are going shopping this afternoon! And may God forgive you if you woke up this morning and said, "I guess it’s about time I thought of something for her. “ The trouble is, most of us mere males are reduced to jelly by the trauma of shopping. In the first place, we don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Dilemma And Duty In Matters Of Christian Conscience. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 15, 2009

THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF THE STRONG AND WEAK BELIEVERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LOCAL CHURCH IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE.

ROM 14:1 – 12 THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL DEVELOPED A LOVE LIFESTYLE WHICH WAS TO BE MANIFESTED IN OUR LIVES IT INVOLVED BEING AWARE OF THE NEW ATTIRE WE NOW POSSESS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST. UNDERPINING THIS LOVE LIFESTYLE ARE THE TEN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist