Sermons on Finish Well:

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death And Heaven

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2001

A sermon that talks about the new world of heaven and the dying process by which we come into this living hope.

Revelation chapter 21 1-7 Seafaring people - About 150 years ago my forebears the Clarksons set out on a journey - they were seafarers and they set out to sail from England to a New World filled to the brim with promise - that world was New Zealand - What an incredible journey that must have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasure Giving! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2001

God will not merely judge us on the basis of what we gave but also on the basis of what we did with what we kept for ourselves.

"Treasure Giving!" " The 3 T’s - Time, Treasure, and Talent" series part 1 of 3 Text: Mark 12:41-44 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Feb. 4, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 12:41-44 "Jesus sat down opposite the place ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Bible Church

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah - Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Elijah did some very extraordinary things. But James’ message is that Elijah was just an ordinary person, & that God can take ordinary people & accomplish extraordinary things.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2017) TEXT: James 5:17; Malachi 4:5 6; 1 Kings 18:21,30; Rom 12:1-2 (NIV) James 5:17 says, "Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, & it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, James 5:17, 1 Kings 18:21-30, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001

“Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Up With The Will Of God?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2001

Why God’s will seems to be absolute and yet not absolute.

March 11, 2001 Luke 13:31-35 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Legacy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first seven chapters of this wonderful book allow us to see the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob from two perspectives: a. as a m __ __ __ __ __ __ __ campaign b. as a s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ experience 2. To limit our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Legacy Of Choices

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION We conclude our study in the book of Joshua with Bible record of the last days of his life.

A. INTRODUCTION We conclude our study in the book of Joshua with Bible record of the last days of his life. And what a full, exciting life it was! 1. Born into slavery in E __ __ __ __, Joshua experienced first hand oppression and injustice most people cannot even imagine. a. He was there when ...read more

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Similarities Between Pharisees & Reactionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

People of good judgment seldom rely merely on their own insights - but the Pharisees nevertheless insisted.

People of good judgment seldom rely merely on their own insights - but the Pharisees nevertheless insisted. Like the Pharisees during the times of Jesus, the reactionaries of today like to design harsh doctrinal codes that stress a strict avoidance of worldly customs. They enjoy being associated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6