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Fresh Start, Fitting End

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 9, 2013

Joshua

A FRESH START, A FITTING END (JOSHUA 23:1-11) The World Cup is held every four years since 1930 except for the Second World War. The 19 World Cup tournaments have been won by eight different national teams. Brazil has won five times, the most among winning countries. Do you know who is the current ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finish Line 4: Life's Pit Stops Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the fourth message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the need for a daily devotion and quiet time in the life of a believer. (05-01-05)

Life’s Pit Stops Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 6:5-13; Proverbs 7:1-3 Sermon Outline: A Little Review from “Being Part of a Good Team” 1. God intends for us to “run this race” together. 2. We must enthusiastically and generously support those who are “running in the lead.” 3. We must all do good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Do's And Don't For Finishing Well” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 6, 2006

The writer of Hebrews wants his readers to understand that there are some factors for finishing well, first he some things we must do and secondly he tells some things we must not do or avoid, if we want to finish well.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 24 “The Do’s and Don’t For Finishing Well” Hebrews 12:12-17 The consuming passion of the Apostle Paul beyond that of reaching his fellow Jews with the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Men Who Finish Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Continuing the sermon what does it mean to finish well.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell CROSSROADS/PIVOTAL POINTS/EPICS A. INTRODUCTION Continuing the sermon on what does it mean to finish well. Today, I am looking at the crossroads in our life that affect the rest of our life. I call these pivotal points or epics. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009

Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

“God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

God Can Help You Finish The Race Series

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jul 23, 2019

Oftentimes, when we see the road ahead getting rough, we want to give up and quit. God never promised us a road of roses, but he did promise us a way to victory.

When we are told that we must finish the race, we get excited and push harder. However, when the road gets rough, we lose encouragement. We see the potholes and the winding road and want to give up. I can relate. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 shouts it plain and clear. When we come to the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Apostolic

Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

His ‘it Is Finished’ Was Just The Beginning For Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 12, 2017

I want us to reflect on Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” We’ll see that when Jesus said “It is finished,” His ‘finishing’ was just the ‘beginning’ for you and Me.

HIS ‘IT IS FINISHED’ WAS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ME Jn. 19:28-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever been “put out” or exasperated that you weren’t treated better in a situation? You got the ‘raw’ end of the deal? 2. There was a kid who felt like that. 8 year-old Timmy misbehaved badly and was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Always Finishes...what He Starts

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2015

There’s not a mountain high enough….or a river wide enough, that can keep you from The good things and the good life God has created for you!

God Always Finishes What He Starts... How many of you have ever started something? How many of you have ever started something and not finished it? You know...for whatever reason Either you may have forgotten or changed your mind... How many of you know… the moment you take Jesus as your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Not How You Start But How You Finish Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 7, 2016

In this study, we will learn three important things in the life of King Saul that revealed his initial flaws that ultimately brought him down. God wants us to be faithful unto the very end.

Today, we will continue our study on the life of King Saul. So far, we have learned from chapter 12 that Samuel gave his farewell speech to Israel. He had lived with exemplary good moral integrity all his life and left words that encouraged Israel. He said in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 "If you fear the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finish What You Start, Never Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Are you are good started but you seldom finish what you started? You need to finish, persis, complete the task before you. Have we counted the cost if we do? If we don't?

FINISH WHAT YOU START: DON'T QUIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FINISH: To succeed in doing. Bring to an end, COMPLETE, To over come completely. Accomplish, achieve, carry out, COMPLETE: To make whole, entire, PERSIST: To continue firmly or obstinately, steadfast, DON'T ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God