Sermons on Finishing The Course:

Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006

A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mountain Starts To Move Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2011

Nehemiah trusted God and made himself available. He never lose sight of his dependence on God and was fully committed to doing his best for the work of God. God used him to finish His work. One man can make a great difference.

Nehemiah 2:1-9 The Mountain Starts to Move ES 16Jan11 2134 It really doesn’t matter how big your mountain is, Jesus says if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, and say to the mountain, “Move from here to there”, it can be moved. • Jesus challenges us to exercise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Partners

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

As believers, God calls us to be eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, which will drive us to pray and encourage one another to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy, and finish

Textual Idea Paul recognized that all believers are eternal partners through God’s good work of salvation, driving him to pray for his Philippian partners to grow in agape love, abound in infallible knowledge and insight, discern right choices, live holy and finish excellent. Sermon Idea As ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Urgency Of Our Work! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2013

This doing the will of God (But He needed to go through Samaria) this winning this woman into the kingdom of God would refresh Him, energize Him and give strength to continue His journey…“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His wor

John 4:31-38 Verse 31-34-In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

"defeating Depression" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

Distance runners like those who run marathons often experience what is called hitting the wall. When they get to about mile 20 of the 26 mile run their energy begins to run out and they begin to think, will I actually make it to the finish line?

DEFEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES “Defeating Depression” 1st Kings 19 Distance runners like those who run marathons often experience what is called hitting the wall. When they get to about mile 20 of the 26 mile run their energy begins to run out and they begin to think, will I actually make it to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2022

Life is full of highs and lows, from the mountain top to the valley; and God’s people were in a low spot. If Judah would learn to "wait on the Lord," then God would enable them to fly, run and walk across the finish line to victory!

Wait Upon the Lord Isaiah 40:27-31 I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Wait Upon the Lord,” but I could have easily justified calling it “Fly, Run and Walk,” and you’ll see why as we continue along. But since much of the message is focused on flying, I want to open with an illustration that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Race Run Well Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021

We are all running towards a goal and our reward is the crown of righteousness that the Lord has promised to all those who run and finish well. However, in order to attain this imperishable crown, we need to exercise self-control in every area of our life.

A race run well The Apostle Paul writing to the Church in Corinth admonishes them this way. He says to them in 1 Corinthians 9:24 -25,“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Other

Passion Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Paul, in 2 Timothy 4:7, shares three things he did to maintain his passion for Christ and the Church. These three things can help us develop a sustainable cadence in our lives: Fight the Good Fight, Finish the Race, and Keep the Faith.

Today, we're chatting about the rhythms in our lives - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We're gonna talk about how to keep our fire for Jesus and the Church burning bright, no matter what. Imagine a candle. When you first light it, the flame is strong and bright. But if you don't take care of it, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Church Community, Christ's Teachings, Faith Renewal

When Satan Is At His Worst

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

Satan knows that his time is short, so he is working harder now than ever to destroy everything good and right.

REV. 12:12 "WHEN SATAN IS AT HIS WORST" A) There is a person known as the devil, who has pledged himself to fight every work of God! * Someone has asked, "Where did the devil come from and why did God make a devil?" B) Originally Satan was an angel in Heaven, he was an archangel. * There were three ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Snake Bites Your Hand, Shake It Off, And Minister To Others.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2007

When the snake bites your hand, shake it off, and reach out and minister to others. Don’t allow the poison of a snake bite stop your reaching out to others.

SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! WHEN THE SNAKE BITES YOUR HAND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I. GOD’S PLAN LEAVES GOD’S MAN VULNERABLE AND TRUSTING GOD FOR THE FAITH OF OBEDIENCE. CAN YOU HEAR THE CHANT OF PEOPLE TODAY? They are chanting : WHERE IS THE GOD OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004

Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Struggles? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2018

Now that I belong to Jesus, what do I do about my struggles?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn’t it great that when you become a Christian, life is easy and there are no struggles! • You do realize that if you are struggling in life that God must not be shining His love and grace upon you! ? NOT! • Whoa, wait a minute! • Those of us who live in the real world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Following Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014

A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

"Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Honored To Be A Hur Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many go unnoticed while serving the Lord, but prove to be a great blessing to the kingdom work.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 2 Honored to be a Hur Exodus 17: 8-13 Our text today reveals a critical moment in the history of Israel. Following 430 years of captivity in Egypt, Moses had led them across the Red Sea into freedom. They had begun their journey toward the Promised Land and were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Senior Moments

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010

You'd be surprised at how many people God greatly used in their latter years. This message looks at several who had God-filled senior moments!

SENIOR MOMENTS! 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 (KJV) "For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal