Sermons on Finishing Matters:

Stay The Course Sermon I: The Christian's Motivation For Staying The Course Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord God, living for Jesus God's Son and our Savior in a hostile environment is both advisable and doable.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MOTIVATION FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH A fond memory of my father-in-law was a remark he made to me at the age of 85 as he signed on the dotted line of a contract for the purchase of his new car: "Well, that ought to do me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

Stay The Course Sermon Ii: The Christian's Manner Of Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, our positive manner of living for God's Son and our Savior conveys the timely message that the Lord God is greater than any evil force in the world.

THE CHRISTIAN'S MANNER OF LIVING FOR STAYING THE COURSE TO THE FINISH In a perfect world, all is well and everyone lives in peace with no wars or rumors of wars - simply because ungodliness has ceased to exist. News Flash: We do not live in a perfect world! Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:9-11

Stay The Course Sermon V: Faithful To The End Not A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, remaining faithful to our Lord in and through it all is not easy and we may falter at times, but God is merciful and honors consistent faithfulness.

FAITHFUL TO THE FINISH NOT A FOREGONE CONCLUSION "It ain't over 'til it's over" - one of those old sayings in baseball to remind players that it's a nine-innings, twenty-seven outs game- like the other night when the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-13

Stay The Course Sermon Vi: To Leave Or Not To Leave A Legacy? Yes! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

As we Christians find ourselves contending with enemies of our Lord, may our prayerful response be to live for Him a life that is so true that we shall be remembered for consistent faith in God and faithfulness to God's Son.

TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE A LEGACY --- IS OR IS NOT THAT THE QUESTION? Did you, or did you not, experience a mid-life crisis? If so, at what age? If not, why not? And someone says, "Now you've quit preaching and gone to meddling!" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1-13

Who’s Standing In The Gap For You? Besides Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

God was searching for someone to stand in the gap, to intercede, to hold back judgment, to cover the people in prayer. But He found none! Are you willing to stand in the gap?

Who’s Standing in the Gap for You? Besides Jesus? Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Introduction: Church, I came to ask you today: Who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grabbing The Glory Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 17, 2015

People love to finish strong. Jesus, in fact, spent significant time doing just that.

“Jesus 101: Grabbing the Glory” Mark 9:2-13 People love to finish strong. Most of us desire to “go out in a blaze of glory.” Athletes want go out as champions. Actors hope their last performance is award winning. Preachers want their last sermon to be their best. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Stop! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 30, 2025

Based on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Challenges hearers to strive to finish well in the Christian life.

“DON’T STOP!” 2 Timothy 4:1-8 FBCF – 3/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Preacher told this story: “When I was small, my mother was my piano teacher. Once in a recital, I went blank in the middle of the piece I was playing & had to walk off the stage in total humiliation. Later, my mother gave me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Perfection

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 9, 2001

Each person must run the race themselves, no one can carry us to the finish line.

Preparation for Perfection" Oct. 14, 2001 1 Cor. 9:24-27 One of our Elders at the retreat shared with me what an Elder had shared with him, he said "do not give the donkey all the hay at one feeding." Being called a donkey by Stan and afterwards having spent much time analyzing what a donkey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Through Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 28, 2008

Jesus teaches us how to handle new Belivers! Jesus follows through!!! It’s time we understand that Evangelism isn’t the end result or the finish line in regards to new believers. Discipleship is the finish line!

TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 TITLE: No Follow up, No follow-through! SERIES: The Growing Church TOPIC: Evangelism (discipleship) OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 28, 2008 PROP.: If we think that evangelism is hard, wait until we try to mature the new born Christian!!!! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001

This is a new variation on the old saying "Mind over Matter": What;s on your mind changes everything that matters!

New variation on ‘MIND OVER MATTER’ “What’s on your mind changes everything that matters” ‘Heart’ is the mind, will, intellect ‘Issues of life’ – source, boundary, deliverance of life It controls: I. What We Say (vs. 24) A. Matthew 12:34, “for out of the abundance of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Holler For Jesus" Revised

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2003

If we feel like we don’t matter; in Christ we find that we matter a great deal.

“Holler For Jesus”(Revised) Mark 10:46-52 By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There’s a song…and I think it’s by Bob Segar…the lyrics go like this: “I feel like a number, I’m just a number…” Well, I bet there are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Not Important Whether You're Rich Or Poor

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rich? Yes, in GOD's sight I'm blessed. Are you poor? Yes, I'm GOD's poor and blessed. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich or poor here on earth does not matter to GOD, what matters to GOD is that you are righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making God Laugh

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2014

God has all kinds of emotions. He even laughs. The matters that make Him laugh are no joking matter.

Making God Laugh or Chuckles in the Highest We know that God has feelings and emotions. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (KJV) 15 Porque no tenemos un Sumo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Your Faith: Situational Evangelism

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 8, 2009

People without Christ are eternally lost. Lost people matter to God. Lost people should matter to us.

Sharing Your Faith: Situational Evangelism 10/30/05 AM Reading: Luke 2:1-11 Introduction Anybody know any Chicago White Sox fans? Chances are if any were around you they made themselves known this past week! (For those of you who may not know, the Sox recently won the World Series of Baseball for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion, Reformation, Or Relationship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

What matters is not what religion you are or cleaning up your act. What matters is your relationship with Christ.

Religion, Reformation, or Relationship Matthew 12:34b-50 Traditionally, on New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions. About 85% of those made are for some form of self-improvement. While most of those who make resolutions are sincere, only 8% ever achieve their goal. How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-50

Denomination: Baptist