Sermons on Finishing The Course:

Let Perseverance Finish Its Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 7, 2020

True faith is a faith that works!

James 1 Let Perseverance Finish Its Work May 24, 2020 James was the half-brother of Jesus. The book of James is the oldest of the 27 New Testament books. James did not believe Jesus was the Messiah until after the resurrection. He became the leader of the persecuted church of Jerusalem. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing The Finished Work Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 20, 2022

This was not the despairing cry of a helpless martyr; it is the declaration on the part of the divine Redeemer that all for which he came from heaven to earth to do, was finished. The great purpose of God in the history of man was now accomplished. "It is finished."

Sermon Embracing the Finished Word of Jesus Christ Scripture: John 19:28-30 “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Isaiah 53:4-6, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Methodist

A Letter About Forgiveness- Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 18, 2023

This is the 154th sermon in the series Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Philemon.

Series: Action [#154] A LETTER ABOUT FORGIVENESS- FINISH STRONG Philemon 1:17-25 Introduction: I saw a video with a Little League Baseball Coach talking to his team and I loved what he had to say. He said, “We are winners. We are going to practice hard and play hard because we want to win. If ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From A Strong Finish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 1, 2017

This is the 37th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#37] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:16 Introduction: It is interesting that the last 3 sermons have been about maturing as Christians. This has been a difficult week; but also a week that I have seen the powerful hand of God at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of "it Is Finished"

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 27, 2024

Jesus has finished everything for us. He sacrificed Himself so that we don't need to face punishment and we may have eternal life. When we accept Him, He would also love to transform our lives, to make our lives meaningful.

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 1:1-3, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 10:4-10, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 17:4, John 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life- A Strong Finish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2024

This is the 199th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#199] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction: This is a Summer Olympics year. There are many athletes from all over the World training and competing to represent their Country in Paris, France. I remember how crazy 2016 was for Tharon. Tharon was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rest In His Finished Work Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025

Communion Service that focuses on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Go! And Rest in His Finished Work Introduction Today, as we prepare our hearts for communion, I want to focus on the beautiful truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross. Let’s begin by reflecting on a thought-provoking quote from Rob Turner: "Trying to atone for your sin is like scooping ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Finished Temple (1 Kings 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 18, 2025

What did the temple symbolize? Let's look further in 1 Kings 6.

How long did it take to finish the temple in Jerusalem? If the temple pictures us, could it also picture the temple in heaven? Let’s look at 1 Kings 6. What were the dimensions of the Temple that Solomon built? A cubit is roughly half a meter or half a yard. So the Temple was roughly 30x10x15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Author And Finisher Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus initiates, sustains, and completes our faith journey, perfecting us through trials, endurance, and His divine guidance.

JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

December: My Month Of Finishing Strong

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 28, 2025

God does not desire that you end the year in failure, dryness, or frustration. His will is that your December becomes the month of divine completion, spiritual strength, recovered opportunities, and overflowing joy.

DECEMBER: MY MONTH OF FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof…” — Ecclesiastes 7:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 65:11; Hebrews 12:1-2; Philippians 1:6; Romans 8:37; Isaiah 40:31 INTRODUCTION The end of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished – The Grace To Complete The Year Strong Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025

This message unveils the grace of God that empowers believers to finish the year strong, fulfilled, and victorious, just as Christ completed His earthly assignment.

IT IS FINISHED – THE GRACE TO COMPLETE THE YEAR STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 19:30 Key Verse: “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persevere Until You Win

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

perseverance is being content in the period of temptations and sufferings and pains and fruitfulness, you become more stronger when you persevere

** perseverance__persistent determination ** perseverance is a behavior ** perseverance is the result of a long trial or suffering ** when life brings us pain, failure and shame, we persevere with hope ** ( James 1:4) ** the will to go forward brings the maturity of a christian. ** when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:4, James 1:3

Denomination: Other

I Want To Be A New Man In A New Suit

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2012

BThe Blind Man desires to become a new man in new suit, because his current suit was not so good, it was in a pitiful condition, it caused him much suffering, he was willing to cast aside his old suit for a new suit, he wanted to be a new man in a new sui

Mark 10:46-52 New Man in a New Suit One day a Christian and a Communist were sitting on a park bench watching the world go by. As they watched, a poor, drunken beggar walked by dressed in rags. The Communist pointed to the beggar and said, "Communism would put a new suit on that man!" To which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

Now Is Not The Time To Quit.

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

Many people begin to believe God for something but, just before their answer comes they quit believing. However success comes by standing firm on God's Word.

Now is not the Time to Quit. Eph. 6: 13, 14 Dr. Amen Howard. If you quit standing on the word and give up, what are you going to gain? But if you keep going on what have you to loose? That is the way I look at things. I don't believe in quitting, and my friend, if other people have stood on God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ending Well

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 13, 2016

This sermon was given at the end of 2015. It's to help people think about ending well so that they can have a strong beginning. But also so that they can hear the words of Jesus at the end say, "Well done good and faithful servant.

Ending Well “A good start need a better ending, and a good ending gives to us a better start.” This thought came as I was contemplating todays and next week’s messages. And to today, as we’re ending 2015, I’d like to talk to you about ending well. And then next week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare