Sermons on finishing matters: showing 1-15 of 107,039

How You Finish Matters!

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 3, 2020

It is easy to make a good start. Finishing well is important! Many today decide to quit smoking/alcohol. They do without for few days. But then, they start all over again. Starting with a weight-loss diet program is exciting, but we can get our expected results only if we hang into it for long.

Paul, in his letter to Timothy, exhorts him to keep running well. Paul was nearing his death. Paul could look into his past and confidently say that he had fought the good fight and had kept the faith till the end. 2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, 1 Kings 15:9-24, 2 Chronicles 14:2

Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Fight To The Finish

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001

No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

“A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-8

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Finished! (2) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

God LOVES you, no matter who you are! You are FORGIVEN!”

“I SHOWED Myself,” declares the Lord! Romans 10:20, Using NLT. Isaiah spoke boldly for God: "… I SHOWED MYSELF to those who WERE NOT ASKING for me." We REJECTED and DESPISED Jesus before, but God SHOWED His UNCHANGING LOVE for us! Amen! Romans 10:17,19, Using NLT, “FAITH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: *other

Finishing Pretty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2018

It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?

OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

So many times we don’t feel confident in God to finish our life’s course. No matter if you are up or down, your confidence should still be in God.

Purpose of this teaching: For you to develop confidence in God no matter what your state is in life. Objective: Develop a systematic plan of development based on the Word of God to build confidence through fear, knowledge, trials and tests, by example and practice. In order words: We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Finisher?

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 19, 2013

This is a message about staying the course and finishing our Christian walk strong. Many Christians start off on fire and strong but it doesn't matter how you start but more how you finish.

Are You a Finisher? Heb 12:1-3 Intro This morning I want to ask a question…what’s more important, how you start a race or how you finish? Doesn’t matter how you start the race but more how you finish the race! Story of Bill Brodherst The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Strong Or Wrong.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

It does not matter how strong we start out, if we finish badly.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The year 1945 saw the emergence of three great evangelist: Billy Graham; Chuck Templeton, and Bron Clifford. All three of them packed auditoriums to capacity. Chuck Tempelton was called "the most ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finished Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 27, 2015

What was finished: 1. The MALICE of his enemies. 2. The SUFFERING of Christ. 3. All the Old Testament PROPHECIES. 4. The CEREMONIAL LAW . 5. His EARTHLY LIFE. 6. The work of REDEMPTION. 7. The price of SIN was paid in full.

Finished Our text for today is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen - verse thirty. Please follow along with me as I read: Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. John 19:30 (NASB) We have spent the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 27, 2004

This is the second in a series of Easter sermons examining the Passion of Christ. This sermon investigates forgivess as a theme of the cross.

The Passion Pt 2 It Is Finished Luke 23:26-49 Last week we began our discussion of the Passion of Christ. Those climactic 4 days in the ministry of our Lord. Last week in Gethsemane’s shadows we found the Love of God demonstrated. We found the frailty of human effort and the power of God, and we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: *other

It Is Finished

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on May 1, 2001

This sermon is about letting the LOrds power work in your life

praise The lord on today The LOrd gave me a word to give you on today and it is simply this " it is finished." John 19:30 A couple of days ago while talking to a friend about the bible the Lord led me to the last days that Jesus was on the earth in the flesh . You know the story about how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

It Is Finished PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores God's infinite grace, our role as co-workers in His service, and the importance of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beautiful people of God! Isn't it a joy to gather together in His name? Today, we're going to talk about some really transformative stuff. We're going to be chatting about grace, performance, and what it really means when we say, 'It is finished.' Let's start with a quote from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Topics: Finished

It Is Finished

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 12, 2012

I call your attention to the word spoken by Jesus – FINISHED. Finishing! This is one of the hardet things fr man to do.

TITLE: IT IS FINISHED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 19:30a I want to use the “A-CLAUSE” of this very familiar text this morning as I bring my first sermon of this New Year. I want to place my focus upon the words spoken by Jesus, however; our attention will be on the IMAGERY OF THE VERSE ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus cried his last words on the cross, "It is finished". The work of redemption is accomplished, the will of the Father fulfilled, and the witness of the Father completed.

John 19:28-30 IT IS FINISHED John 19:28-30 – The Death of Jesus 28After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30When ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 6:38-40, John 1:18, John 17:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Carter on Apr 4, 2001

THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS

IT IS FINISHED John 19:30 These three English words are actually one Greek Word - TETELESTAI - - - IT IS FINISHED - IT IS ACCOMPLISHED - IT IS COMPLETED - THE WORK IS DONE ! - - - IT WAS NOT A CRY OF DEFEAT - IT WAS A SHOUT OF VICTORY ! TELELESTAI - IT IS FINISHED - IT STANDS FINISHED - IT ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational