Sermons on Finish Well:

The Pauline Privilege Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

In answer to the question: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God?

Question to be asked: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God? Intro: Why are we here? I hope that by the time we’re done here this morning you don’t leave saying, “Why are we here, again?” I’m driving in Canada some years ago, and every once in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partners With God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Man tries to say there are saints and non-saints, but Paul says, all who are in Christ are saints. Man says, there are clergy and lay people. Paul says to the Philippians, you are partners with me in the Gospel.

Chuck Swindoll was told this true story of Joe Gibbs, head coach of the Washington Red Skins. Joe's friend Frank looked out the window one morning and there was his faithful Labrador Retriever sitting on the front porch with something hanging from the dog's jaws. A closer look revealed it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Men fear that they will have nothing to show for having lived, but Paul says the Christian can be assured of an eternal inheritance. We will be co-heirs with Christ of all the infinite riches of God.

William Stidger tells this fascinating true story out of history: It was the final battle in the war between the Tartars and the Russians as they faced each other across the Oka River in 1462. For several days they were engaged in bitter fighting. Time after time the Tartar hordes tried to drive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

To The Pure All Is Pure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The pure live life based on this sound doctrine: If God made it, it is good. If God approves it, it is good. If God recommends it, it is good. If God commands it, it is good. This means that even in this fallen world so corrupted by sin the vast majority of reality is still pure.

A sophisticated social leader was expecting a large group of friends at her home one evening. Knowing her husbands habit of using guests towels indiscriminately when he came home from the office, she put a note on the ones she put out for the occasion. It read, "If you use one of these ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

One Man Shall Die For All Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

Good Friday: All of us have ideas about the person of Christ and His work. Because of their presuppositions, the chief priests and Pharisees were unable to see the "truth" that Jesus was and is the long-awaited Messiah and Savior.

I’ve entitled our message this evening, “One Man Shall Die for All.” We call the day that our Lord died on the cross Good Friday, but there was nothing good about it for Jesus. This day is called “good,” because it’s good for us. In a prophecy of the Messiah, in Isaiah 53:4-5, we read, “Surely, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53, John 18:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

Someone said you know television has cease to be entertainment when the commercials are better than the programs.

Every year at the Super Bowl advertisers pay millions of dollars to advertise their product for a few short minutes. And they have a contest after the Super Bowl which company the viewers like the best. Some of these ads are fascinating. Did you know some of these ads are so good that years have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fixed With Gold

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 16, 2022

This thought is a work in progress. I have been meditating on how the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold displays the gospel. I'm sure I will preach this thought again and better.

Fixed With Gold In our home there are a few dishes that are highly prized. They have value to us because of the giver. There are a couple of glasses that were gifts from my father-in-law to my mother-in-law. There are stories behind them. There is a candy dish Sister Burnett gave us recently. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 19:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overtaken In A Fault

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

The greater part of Paul’s letter to the Galatians deals with a doctrinal problem,

but there is a passage near the end, beginning at 5:13, going through 6:10, that deals with spiritual maturity. For example, look at our text, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, YE WHICH ARE SPIRITUAL, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Monster Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction I know some of you will think less of me after I admit to you that I can remember when I was a young boy that when I went to bed, I did not want to sleep with my hand hanging off the side of my bed! I know I am supposed to be tough and courageous, but I was afraid that something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Romans 12:1-2 and suggest knowing God's will for our individual lives is dependent on knowing, obeying His word and drawing nearer to Him as He draws nearer to us!

Knowing God’s Will Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If Jesus Christ appeared in the flesh before your eyes and you could ask Him any question that you would like what would your question be? For example, you might ask Him why so many tragic events happened in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sympathetic High Priest

Contributed by Doug Houck on Jan 29, 2022

We can come boldly to Jesus our sympathetic High Priest

INTRODUCTION Imagine you are an Israelite. You were born in Egypt. Your parents were slaves. You grew up as a slave, long hours in the hot sun making bricks for Egyptian building projects. Moses came to Pharaoh with a message from God, “Let my people go!” You lived through the plagues – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Timothy 2:3, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 5:2, Hebrews 5:8, Hebrews 2:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Beautiful The Feet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

Those who carry the gospel have beautiful feet because of their commitment to God, and because they bring good news to the lost. This message will convict believers to share the gospel, and convict the lost that they need Christ.

When I was in college couples would wear half heart pendants in order to express their affection. Each person wore half a heart symbolizing their incompleteness without the companionship of their significant other. There was one couple, though, that wore a different kind of necklace. Hanging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Immense Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 13, 2022

On this day, the day prior to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you what I see as the absolute immensity of God’s love, which is ever expanding through the breath, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ for us.

God’s Immense Love Ephesians 3:18-19 Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lSTBdb_n58 Seeing that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I have for the past 25 years always given messages of God’s love for us, and our love for God. And then, during 2020 and the initial outbreak of the COVID virus, did a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare