Sermons on Finish Well:

How David Overcame Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Trusting God in the midst of fear means refusing to panic, anchoring ourselves in His Word, and passing courage to others through faith.

If fear had a face, many of us could sketch it from memory. It’s the 2 a.m. visitor, the whisperer of what-ifs, the tightness in the chest that shows up when the phone rings, the inbox pings, or the doctor clears his throat. Fear creeps into bedrooms, boardrooms, and back pews. It visits ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Fear, Courage

Defeat Is Not An Option PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God continually leads us in victory, spreading Christ’s transforming presence through us, even in weakness, so that others experience the hope and fragrance of grace.

Some weeks feel like we’re pushing a grocery cart with a wobbly wheel through a crowded store—everything leaning sideways, squeaking loudly, and refusing to go where we want. And yet, here we are, gathered in grace, held by the hand of a God who never loses a battle and never misplaces a child. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Topics: Victory, Perseverance

Beauty For Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God lovingly exchanges our sorrow and heaviness for joy and praise, transforming our brokenness into strength through His nearness and kindness in prayer.

If your week has felt heavy, if your heart has carried more sighs than songs, you are in the right place. You didn’t stumble in here by accident. The God who sees you also speaks to you, and His voice carries comfort that steadies the soul. He has a word for the weary and a lift for the lowly. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

Topics: Rejoicing

We've Fallen And We Can't Get Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Even in our darkest disappointments and brokenness, God’s hope and faithfulness remain, inviting us to trust Him when everything else falls apart.

Sometimes life feels like a city under siege. You plan, you pray, you press on—and then the bottom drops out. The letter arrives. The job shifts. The news blindsides. You look around and the familiar skyline of your world seems changed, scarred, and smoky. Have you ever stood there, heart in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25:1-9

Topics: Ezekiel, Exile, Judah

The Power In Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God’s steadfast presence and unfailing love anchor us in every season, inviting us to trust, praise, and find hope in Him alone.

If your week felt like a tornado of headlines and headaches, take a breath. Set down the worry that kept you awake and the weight that sat on your shoulders at the stoplight. Hear the hymnbook of heaven open above you. Psalm 33 is God’s gentle call to lift our eyes and let our hearts be held steady ...read more

Topics: Praise, Worship

Conflict Of Ages

Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002

About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Galatia's Call By His Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021

To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to them, and in them; that they might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Galatia’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-one of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Galatia’s Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God called the Galatians by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke's Narrative Of The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 17, 2022

To establish that the 12 apostles alone received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with power on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into the heavens. This lesson identifies the "subjects" of this baptism and its empowering on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Luke's Narrative of The Day of Pentecost Introductory Remarks. 1. First, to avoid preaching again, the sermon entitled: "Ye Shall Receive Power.” I have removed point three of that lesson, which reviews Jesus' promise to the 11 apostles about the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, John 3:29, John 2:1-11, Revelation 19:7, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Hebrews 13:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Malachi 2:13-17, 1 Corinthians 7:24-26, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Does God Play Favorites?" Romans Pt.. 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 26, 2007

Does God play favorites with people’s lives and choose some for eternal life and others for eternal judgment and even eternal death? Does God only call his favorites to serve Him in the Kingdom and anyone who wants to but is not His favorite is not allowe

Does God Play Favorites? Romans part 13 Opening Video Clip - from Romans 8 to review for the message today. Scripture Text: Romans chapters 9-11 Romans 9:1-33: 1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Free

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Set Free

HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

This series is designed to help you identify and understand who Christ is as the Bible says.

Let’s turn to Exodus 3, Exodus 3. Let’s do a little quiz. How many books in the bible? How many books in the bible? Everyone say 66. How many in the Old Testament? Everyone say 39. What’s 3x9? So therefore how many books in the New Testament? Very good. So if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Never Saw It On This Fashion

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2018

To lesson deals with one of Jesus’ action miracles: the healing of a man with palsy, and his great joy; the criticism of some Jewish leaders, regarding Jesus' claims of divinity; and the marvel of the people, giving glory to God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. We Never Saw Such a Man 2. We Never Saw Such a Multitude 3. We Never Saw Such a Miracle Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “We never saw it on this fashion.” This miracle of the paralytic is mentioned in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ