Sermons on Finishing Matters:

Homecoming In Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007

Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Components Of Asa's Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge the LORD JESUS in everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:11 (Contemporary English Version) Asa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 30, 2013

At Calvary, Jesus' three words "It is finished." declared the believers's great independence from Satan and Sin.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST Romans 8:2, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Galatians 5:1, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." Introduction: Much "to-do" and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Against Enemy Attack Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 24, 2014

God will stay the course in the day of the enemies' attack and give you grace until truth and salvation finish.

Prayer Against Enemy Attack by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2014) “And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies and out of the hand of Saul” (II Samuel 22:1, King ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Friends

Rest In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2025

An exposition of the fourth commandment "Honor the Sabbath" encouraging us to rest in the finished work of Christ.

Ten Words to Live By: The Rhythm of Rest Exodus 20: 8-11 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-17-2025 Red Lobster Sundays When we moved from North Carolina to Mississippi to attend seminary, I transferred from the Red Lobster in Raleigh to the Red Lobster in Jackson. One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Or What Is Important To God? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Feb 10, 2021

What really matters to God? In this message taken from Nehemiah 7 we will see at least four things that matter to God, WORSHIP, INTEGRITY, PEOPLE AND PURPOSE.

No Limits building beyond ourselves SERMON SERIES– Book of Nehemiah, Chapter 7 Priority NOTES “Priority” Who or What Is Important to God? WORSHIP - is important to God Vs. 1 After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the Levites were ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 1:29

Denomination: Other

Follow Jesus By Obeying Him Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2021

A disciple is one who follows Jesus no matter what.

Video: That’s My King I’ve watched this video many times over the years, and we’ve played it a couple times in services as well. It’s from a sermon by Shadrach Meshach Lockridge (isn’t that the best biblical name ever?). Different sections jump out at me each time… I wish I could describe Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 4:19-22, Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Life In The Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

James wants us to learn that it doesn’t matter what your status in life is – it matters what your status in heaven is!

“Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Translation? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

Third in a series on the reliability of the Bible, this messages deals with the debate about Bible translations. If the words of Scripture mattered to Jesus, they should matter to us.

DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this series to its original source. Sermon Notes Only One Translation? Deuteronomy 4:1–14; John 8:12–26; 2 Timothy 3:14–17 (Third in the series Our Still Point ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Today

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 31, 2007

It doesn’t matter how long we live. What matters is how well we love Christ in the years we have.

Living for Today Isaiah 61:10-62:3 December 30, 2007 I remember a story from a few years ago. An eighty two year old woman appeared on Good Morning America. She had just gotten a face lift, breast implants, botox injections to smooth out the wrinkles, lip resculpting, and a chemical peal. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In The Journey

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 18, 2024

To have joy in the journey, you need to have the right foundation, the right friends, the right focus and the right finish.

JOY IN THE JOURNEY Back in 1987 a musician named Michael Card wrote a song called Joy in the Journey that is one of my favourites. The song says, “There is a joy in the journey. There’s a light we can love on the way. There is a wonder and wildness to life, and freedom for those who obey.” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Household Religion

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

I believe the Bible teaches that faith is intended to be a household matter.

HOUSEHOLD RELIGION Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 11/10/02 Let me introduce to you before we read God’s precious Word, Aquila and Priscilla. I have never truly met them until this past week. These are a Godly family. I believe the Bible teaches that faith is intended to be a household matter. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2014

Christians today can’t get side-tracked thinking about the finish line, because the race is NOT finished for us yet! We must faithfully endure life and continue to tell people about Jesus UNTIL we are face to face with Him!

Rejoicing in Heaven Revelation 19:1-8 Introduction - Share something on my heart this week: -- “My prayer is that God will send faithful men and women to our church to work for His glory in reaching people for Christ.” -- To work, we must be trained, which means faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Elijah's Translation

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Contrast is made between Elisha and the other prophets. Lessons also drawn from Elijah on how to finish well.

Lessons from Elijah’s Translation II Kings 2:1-18 3-29-09 Intro Two men in the Old Testament did not experience death. They were raptured into heaven when their time here on earth was accomplished. One was Enoch. Enoch’s life is summarized in the Bible with two statements. One in the O.T. and one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Moments Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

We have hope no matter what we face in life

Moments of Hope Romans 8:31-37 August 31, 2014 Morning Service “Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air...but only for one second without hope.” ¯ Hal Lindsey Everyone is in need of hope. The world would fall apart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Church Of God