Sermons on Finished Work Of Christ:

Coincidence, Or God At Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2023

God has worked behind the scenes many times that people say are "just coincidences." Someone has defined “coincidence” as “a miracle for which God chooses to remain anonymous.” I'm convinced that can be seen in the Book of Esther!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: The Book of Esther (I have taken advantage of a message about Esther written by Reg Watson, a minister ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:4-18, Esther 2:17-23, Esther 4:12-16, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:3-6, Esther 7:2-5, Esther 3:2-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Our Potential In Christ Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 24, 2009

In this message I am teaching the message that we find our purpose and potential in Jesus Christ, as individuals and as the church. Prayer, working together and focusing on Jesus are the main points.

The Power of a Changed Life “Reaching Our Potential in Christ” Acts 1:12-26 Dale Carnegie wrote the book titled “How to Win Friends and Influence people.” It was an overnight success selling over 15 million copies. Dale Carnegie was a master at identifying people with great potential. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tetelestai

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When Jesus spoke the words, "it is finished!" from the cross, He took care of our eternal destiny once and for all.

How are you at completing projects? My life and house are littered with my half-completed projects – books to read, pictures to hang, messes to clean - even harder now that we have a baby Our “to-do” lists are more like “never-do” lists Mt. Rushmore – supposed to be portrayed to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 9:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Presence Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2014

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ’s presence among us Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 Happy New Year. Today is the first Sunday of the year 2014 and God’s Word assures us that “all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose”. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unfinished Task (Judges 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2025

Do we have unfinished tasks for God? Let's look at Judges 1.

Do we have a habit of quitting before a job is done? Did Israel fail to finish conquering the land? Are we still conquering? Will we endure to the end? Let’s begin in Judges 1. What did God say about the continuing conquest of the land? Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass that the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essentials For Ministry Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Christ's Epistle Among Us Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2007

This wonderful passage of Scripture gives us an accreditation of ministry. It seems like there is much that opposes God’s work today just as there was opposition against the labors of the Apostle Paul in his work with Jesus Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 3:2-4 Title: Enjoying Christ’s Epistle Among Us Theme: Christ Working In and Through Doris Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church Listen as I read 2 Corinthians 3:2-4, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

~all Beleivers Are Free In Christ Jesus~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Paul understood that the power of regeneration was not in baptism or received by the act of baptism, but received through faith in the working of God.

#6~ Col.2: 13 -17 ~ALL BELEIVERS ARE FREE IN CHRIST JESUS~ 12-29-13 9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, -- since we are complete in Jesus there's nothing that any one can do that would make us even more so, this should put a stop ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Favor With God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2005

How do we find the approval of God? How do we come into a right relationship with God? How can we enter the favor and fellowship of God? The passage before us answers these questions, plainly and unequivocally

Scripture Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job applicant who challenged the interviewer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary’s Testimony Of God’s Work Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2024

We must live to show others who He is to us, to show what He is doing! Christmas is the PERFECT opportunity to show people God’s mercy & love because what He has done demonstrates how He feels about His creation!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 1 Sermon 1 – Mary’s Testimony of God’s Work Luke 1:39-55 Introduction - This morning, we enter the season historically called Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form, Advent means "coming" or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, John 8:58, John 3:30, Matthew 5:6, Exodus 6:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

63. Purpose Of The Mosaic Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The Torah pointed not only to a merciful God who was willing to forgive their sins but also to the sacrifice the future Lamb of God would pay for the sins of the whole world

IN GOD'S IMAGE 63 - PURPOSE OF THE MOSAIC LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:7, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:7-8, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:3-4, Romans 10:1-4, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Altar (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023

This sermon introduces the Tabernacle and the altar. It points to the reality that the Tabernacle was symbolic of the finished work of Calvary.

The True Tabernacle (The Altar: Part 1) TEXT: Hebrews 13:9-16 (NKJV) "We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-16, Hebrews 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounters With The Living Christ

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we have spent several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of those messages we have seen different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will finish this mini-series as we look

“It’s just not fair!” You’ve heard that before, haven’t you? I can guarantee you that if you’re a parent, you’ve heard that. “All the other kids get to go. Why can’t I go?” And then, being the reasonable person that you are, you give them a logical, well-reasoned defense of your position. You ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist