Sermons on Finishing Well:

Christmas: "Well Stricken In Years..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 8, 2004

In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings, while others buy crutches. I’m sure Mary felt the same way when she heard how she was going to have a baby & how it was to happen. Let’s examine the birth of Jesus together!

Introduction In a little small "dry" town. A businessman decided to open a tavern. The local Churches began an outcry! They all came together to pray and asked God to intervien. Two days later, lightening mysterioulsy struck the bar and it burned to the ground. The owner hired a laywer to sue the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

“A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Well, Slap My Face And Call Me--- His. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2014

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth seemed rather fair but Jesus had a better, more difficult way to settle things.

As some of you remembered back in May, four weeks before my very first cruise, I fell at the local Y injuring my shoulder. What followed was accident reports being filed, doctor visits, ex-rays, MRIs, and the diagnosis of shoulder surgery. Looking on the internet I was discovering the cost was to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Foursquare

Nelson Mandela: Well Done, Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 14, 2015

Nelson Mandela chose to persevere in his life’s mission regardless of the cost and hardship, just like Christians everywhere are to persevere in their mission from God regardless of the cost and hardship.

Before I deliver my homily this morning, I’d like to say a few words about the passing of Nelson Mandela this past Thursday. How can I describe in a few words and a few moments what he meant to the people of South Africa and the world? How can I describe his legacy in a short amount of time? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Anglican

Building Well - Cladding - Establishing Your Christian Identity Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 27, 2015

A sermon that suggests thay when we let Christ bu8ld our identity then we are seen to be wrapped in Christ.

Galatians 1:11-24 New International Version (NIV) Paul Called by God 11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. 12 I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. 13 For you have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teach Your Children Well - Impacting The Next Generation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2011

The church must choose to reach the next generation for Christ.

May 22, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Subject: Teaching Children Title: Teach Your Children Well – Impacting the Next Generation I would like for you all to take the time to look around you this morning, and as you do I want you to pay special attention to anyone who is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011

Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Six Superhero Fashion Musts For The Well-Dressed Soul Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

Following is a list of accoutrements for the spiritual warrior-think of it as a warrior’s must-have items for walking the ramp of the spiritual fashion show.

Ephesians 6:4 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: *other

A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Gayle Lamb Nash Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

homily for memorial service for Gayle Lamb Nash

Today we are here to celebrate the life of Gayle Lamb Nash: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a dear friend and a member of this parish. Gayle was born on November 20, 1937 and was released from her pain on May 9, 2016. The birth and death statistics are always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012

Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Like Your Camel Well Done

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2017

If you are going to swallow a camel it should at least be well done rather than raw.

Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents: Well Done Good And Faithful Servant! Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 17, 2022

Our Parable today occurs in the book of Matthew in the 25th chapter, just before our parable from last week, the parable of the sheep and the goats.

"Time is the inexplicable raw material of everything. With it, all is possible; without it, nothing. The supply of time is truly a daily miracle, an affair genuinely astonishing when one examines it. You wake up in the morning, and lo! your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:26-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025

A sermon about finding Real Life.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Bringing Them To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2015

Your story and God's power are a dynamic force.

Bringing Them To Jesus Text: John 4:27-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend, which recounts the return of Jesus to glory after His time on earth. Even in heaven He bore the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

You Can't Win If You Don't Finish Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2001

Second of Three Sermons on Ministry. General theme is built around "March Madness" - NACC basketball. Our Theme is "March Ministry Madness". This sermon encourages Christians to have a good "spiritual diet" and to exercise their faith in ministry.

Get in the Game 3/11/01 …You Can’t Win if You Don’t Finish Basketball is a great game It is a simple game with many subtleties. The objective is simple - One team tries to score the most points by getting the ball through the hoop while the other team tries to stop you from doing it. Simple! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ