Sermons on Finishing Strong:

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

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

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011

A sermon on Romans 1:17 (Some Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

Introduction: Many years ago in a church in England, a preacher entered the pulpit and said: Brethren, before I preach, allow me to tell this story. Many years have passed since I was in this place. On that evening there came three young men, not only with the intention of scoffing at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Finish Well Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021

Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 3:14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Stephen Finished Well Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 22, 2024

what words will you hear when you stand before a Holy God?

“Stephen Finished Well” Acts 7:54-60 We have been told that the words that would be the blessing of a life time are; “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The most terrifying words; “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Both were words that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Finish Line Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 8, 2022

I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or come close!

Introduction I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or came close! Ezra Dyer writes for Car and Driver. He wrote about the time he was driving a Lamborghini Huracan. “The first time I fired up the Huracán, the gauge cluster flashed a warning to fill up. But the fuel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

To Fail, To Fall, To Finish

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have perished, are perishing, and will perish. Only those who fight a good fight and finish their course will be saved.

TO FAIL, TO FALL, OR TO FINISH II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” However, it clear from Scripture and history that many have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 24:24, Mark 4:17, Mark 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Will Finish Well

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 9, 2021

It is the desire of everyone to finish well in life, but one must consider how one runs the race of life before expecting good success.

Paul, the Apostle said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

It Is Finished – The Loudest Whisper

Contributed by Michael Hobday on May 13, 2025

The loudest victory in history was spoken in a whisper: “It is finished.”

A jar full of sour wine was there, and they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to Jesus' mouth. When He had received it, He said, “It is finished,” bowed His head, and gave up His spirit. Introduction: A Whisper That Changed the World Church, today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:21, Genesis 3:15, John 10:18, John 19:29-30

"Run Your Life With Negative Splits"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Feb 21, 2014

We need to finish the race of life strong and not crawling to the finish line. This lesson will teach us how to do that.

Do you view God as a God that is waiting for you to slip up so He can drop the other foot or do you view God as a God of Mercy and Grace? First of all we have to quit working for the world and work for the Lord. The world loves us for our last deal. The saying “What have you done for me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Be Strong, Do Not Fear

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2002

Pentecost 16(B) - SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 - Isaiah reminds believers to BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR because Christians have a divine deliverer, One who refreshes and renews.

BE STRONG, DO NOT FEAR ISAIAH 35:4-7a September 8, 2002 Isaiah 35:4-7a 4 Say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you." 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Binding The Strong Man

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

KNOWING THE WE HAVE PROMISES AGAINST THE ENEMY OF OUR LIVES

BINDING THE STRONG MAN Mat 12:29 “Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can rob his house.” INTRO: I. ENTERING INTO THE HOUSE OF THE STRONG MAN A. The Strong Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Strong Redeemer

Contributed by David Mingus on Oct 18, 2000

Our Redeemer is Strong Enough to: 1.

Our Redeemer is Strong Enough to: 1. Save Only the Redeemer can save--not we ourselves--not our Church--but He alone 2. Sanctify He is the only strength behind sanctification--not our own strength, works, intensity, but He and His strength. 3. Solve The Redeemer is the only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:34