Sermons on Finishing The Course:

Paul’s Service, Speech, And Stand

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

A song that a lot of churches used to sing a lot, was, “I shall not be moved.

The chorus of that song goes like this, “I shall not be, I shall not be moved; I shall not be, I shall not be moved: just like a tree that’s planted by the waters, Lord, I shall not be moved.” But the problem with many of the saints of God singing that song is that they are not like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe, Year B., Christ The King B-- Let The Truth Finish Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 15, 2021

"First, I preached my church empty, and then preached it full again."

David Foster Wallace said, "The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you,” in other words, the truth has to be assimilated in your conscience before it can set you free. Stanley Hauerwas, of Duke Divinity school, says, in effect, that, when we don’t let the truth ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Catholic

Committed To Action

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

King Solomon started well but finished poorly and toward the end of his life he had married many foreign women and he had built many foreign places to worship and his heart had been turned from God. As Solomon, King Asa started well, but finished poorly

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: King Solomon started well but finished poorly and toward the end of his life he had married many foreign women and he had built many foreign places to worship and his heart had been turned from God. As Solomon, King Asa started well, but ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Aleph Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Aleph

Psalm 119:1-8 ? Aleph 1. The Saint's Happiness - 1-2 Their Prosperity - 1 Blessed - They are Saved Their Purity - are the undefiled in the way - They are Separated Their Pathway - who walk in the law of the Lord - are Saturated Their Pursuit - They are Subjugated Their Light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Sincere Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 25, 2016

A sermon that examines how we as believers can have and maintain sincere faith. Finishes with a youtube clip which I have outlined at the end of the sermon.

2 Timothy 1:5New International Version (NIV) 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. What is sincere faith Some of the great sincere Christians I have met have often permeated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Road Is Hard Faith Perseveres Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 28, 2007

This is the concluding message in the series on faith and the great heroes of the faith.

When Napoleon began his Egyptian campaign, he pointed to the pyramids and shouted to his men, “Soldiers, forty centuries look down upon you!” In a sense this is the message the author of Hebrews is trying to deliver to the struggling Hebrew Christians. Your contest of faith is not going unnoticed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#7fruit Of The Spirit Faitfulness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

We continue studying the Fruit of the Spirit, this one studies FAITHFULNESS.

#7 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Faithfulness/Faith By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lament Over Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2015

Jesus' lament over Jerusalem as set forth in Luke 13:31-35 shows us Jesus' loving determination to die in Jerusalem for his people.

Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Die With Your Boots On

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2013

How will you die?

There is a country song by Toby Keith that says, "We're all just killin' time until the Good Lord takes us home and the best that you can hope for is to die with your boots on." The phrase die with your boots on has been around a long time and has been used to describe good guys and bad guys ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Many times in preaching we use phrases such as "Trust Jesus." Many times we are told to trust the Lord and the Bible tells us that Jesus is the Lord

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: Many times in preaching we use phrases such as "Trust Jesus." Many times we are told to trust the Lord and the Bible tells us that Jesus is the Lord. Psalms 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Altogether

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

We often hear the expression "He’s needs to get it together" referring to a person not being "on-track" in his life. Paul is an example of really having "it all together".

ALTOGETHER Acts 26:29 In today’s world we often hear people say: “he’s got it together” or “he needs to get it together”. Paul had it “altogether” because: I. He was genuinely converted: “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:29

Denomination: Baptist

Three Essentials For Ministry Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul finishes Colossians by focusing on three essentials for successful Christian living and ministry: Praying to God, Proclaiming the Word, and Partnering with others.

INTRODUCTION If you knew your time was short on this earth and you wanted to give final instructions or advice to loved ones what would you say? It would be difficult but important. You would focus on essential matters rather than incidental things, wouldn’t you? Paul finishes his letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tetelestai

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When Jesus spoke the words, "it is finished!" from the cross, He took care of our eternal destiny once and for all.

How are you at completing projects? My life and house are littered with my half-completed projects – books to read, pictures to hang, messes to clean - even harder now that we have a baby Our “to-do” lists are more like “never-do” lists Mt. Rushmore – supposed to be portrayed to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 9:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Object Of Faith

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 27, 2007

Faith is seeing Jesus as the supplier of all we need, Faith is based on nothing more or less than the "finished work of Christ"

The Object of Faith Mark 5:34 In verse #v25 she is referred to as a “certain woman” In verse #34 “daughter”. Notice with me the relationship, blood is thicker than water. Faith reflects relationship with God. Faith sometimes is described as in something not known or acquaintance so today I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Work Of God

Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 12, 2011

We gain great assurance as believers knowing that God will finish His good work of grace which He initiated in us.

The Good Work God Started in You as a Believer Philippians 1: 6 Many people start projects and never finish them. There are many reasons projects are not finished: poor planning, lack of money, lack of management and organization, not enough help or lack of interest. Some people may be like me. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist