Sermons on Finishing Matters:

Finish With Praise Again

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

Our entire faith is based on the fact Jesus got up and didn’t stay in the ground

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 30th, 2014 Finish with praise again. Isaiah 52:2 ***sermon is condensed in form for easy reading. Talk a moment/Altitude. • Prophet talks Jerusalem/you’ve been through some stuff • Now/time/shake off/failure/rise up and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:2

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning, Finishing, & Choosing

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 12, 2004

Lessons from Gideon on living, serving and choosing our leaders: A guide for living and voting

STARTING, FINISHING, & CHOICES Judges 8-12 There are 2 big lessons for us at the end of and in the wake of Gideon’s life: 1. How we begin leads to how we live. But, how we finish is so important. Paul said I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Finish Well

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 18, 2002

In order to finish well, we must have: 1. Humility, 2. Honesty, 3. Forgiveness

Some are calling him “Mighty Mouse.” He is a genetically designed mouse, who, according to CNN.com, is “capable of enduring rigorous exercise for extended periods of time.” He is a transgenic mouse, that is, a lab animal who has had his genes changed to produce special muscles which are a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Magnetism Of The Finish Line

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This sermon is in an ongoing series where I take snapshots from Pilgrim’s Progress and develop a message around it. I have no idea how many sermons will be in this series.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. l. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finish Your Race Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 21, 2016

This is Part 6 of my series titled "Choices" and is titled "Finish Your Race." The message focuses on the motivation behind what we do for Christ and how we live out our Christianity.

Choices Part 6 Finish Your Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Matthew 7:13-23; 25:31-46 Introduction This message is part six and the conclusion of my series “Choices.” In my message on last Sunday I asked you to choose love. The reason that I asked you to choose love is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finished!.... (Not Really)

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house.

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house. And it’s hard for me to think of anything else until the project is finished. Well, here’s Nehemiah — after all the opposition and all the trouble — the threats and the ...read more

It Is Finished...or Is It?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

This Easter message encourages 'new life' for those who are simply ready to 'give up the ghost!'

I. Jesus Reached the Finish Line – Text: John 17:1-5 A. Jesus had, once and for all, completed His work – vs. 4, “I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” B. Jesus had just spoken, in John 4:34, that it was His “food” (or KJV says “meat”) was to do the will of the One who sent ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

The Finished Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

The completed work of Christ is work for the unworthy. We’re worse than we think we are, but God’s grace is far greater than we think it is.

“The Finished Work of Christ” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

When Sin Is Finished

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"End Construction: It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2003

Jesus finished His mission to provide us with salvation and power to live overcoming lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 “End Construction: It is Finished” Mark 16:1-8 I Corinthians 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Without the resurrection, the life and death of Jesus--though noble and admirable--are nevertheless tragic events. But with the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Good Finisher

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 3, 2003

Paul desired to finish the work God had called him to do. – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill the ministry He has directed you in. Even though we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds the future.

Four Essential Perspectives to Give to those you are Discipling – Acts 20:16-38 Illustration: There is power in peer pressure. One day as I took my campers, from the Navigator Eagle Lake Camp, in the mountains of Colorado Springs, to the dining hall, the rumor spread that we were having lima ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished Shout The Victory

Contributed by Larry Whitley on Apr 12, 2001

The Finish work of savation no human effort is needed, only what we try to added would ruin it.

It Is Finished "SHOUTS OF VICTORY!" TEXT John 19: 19-30 Text Rev 21: 6 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. Rev. 21:6 and he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Fight To The Finish Series

Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 12, 2005

Explore the battle Jesus fought for us, relating Aslan to Isaiah 53, as well as the battle we’re called to fight daily in Christ.

“Fight to the Finish” Is.53; 61:1-4, 12-11-05, Advent 3, Narnia 3 Give spoiler warning as children are coming forward! Children’s Message: For those of you who have been here the last couple of weeks, you know that we’re getting ready for Christmas by thinking about a story called, “The Lion, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran