Sermons on First Shall Be Last:

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

"Three Kings Kneeling”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Larry grew up in a multi-site church.

“Three Kings Kneeling” “All nations will come to your light. Mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Isaiah 60:3 NLT Intro: Larry grew up in a multi site church. The average Worship attendance was over 6000. The church had eight different primary worship services. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Coming

Contributed by Manoj Thomas on Jun 3, 2022

In His first coming, Jesus was the suffering Servant. In His second coming, Jesus will be the conquering King.

SECOND COMING The second coming is spoken of in greatest detail in Revelation 19: 11-16 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

His Name Shall Be Called…“The Everlasting Father” Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 16, 2018

Isaiah, in his momentous prophecy, said that the coming Messiah…Jesus…would be "The Everlasting Father.” What does this tell us about the coming Messiah? This sermon tries to answer that question.

His Name Shall Be Called…“The Everlasting Father” Chuck Sligh Series: His Name Shall Be Called December 16, 2018 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

And That's Final -- Except For This One Last Thing... Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 29, 2002

John gives a perfect ending in chapter 20, but then he goes and gives us chapter 21. After saying in chapter 20, "these things are written that you might believe, and in believing have life," what could possibly be important enough to add to that?

John 20:28-21:25 Thomas said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

the last days

When? Daniel 12:8-9 I. Scriptural arguments for a Pretrib rapture A. Scriptural truths regarding Israel *Jeremiah 30:7, Daniel 9:24, Revelation 12 B. Scriptural typology from the Old Testament Luke 17:26, 28 C. Scriptural teaching about wrath ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Israel In The Last Days, Part Two

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THE SECOND IN A TWO PART MESSAGE ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ISRAEL IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY.

THE PLACE OF ISRAEL IN THE LAST DAYS, PART TWO ROMANS 11:1-36 THE NATION OF ISRAEL IS GOING TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE YEARS PRIOR TO THE RAPTURE, AND THE YEARS PRIOR TO THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF OUR LORD. WE BEGAN TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE ROLE ISRAEL WILL PLAY LAST WEEK AND WE WILL CONTINUE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, Joined Together Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

There are Biblical proofs of God keeping marriage together as long as couples choose to stick it out.

Marriage, Joined Together Once a couple makes a Biblical separation, the element of "stability" can be applied. The Bible says, "Be joined with his wife." (Genesis 2:24) "Joined" (dabag) means to cling to and stay with. The application is something sticking together and when used in a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Someone Betrays Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2020

A look at the disciples' response to Jesus' shocking declaration that one of them would betray Him. How do we handle things today when someone betrays the cause of Christ?

WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO WALKS AWAY FROM CHRIST: There are a lot of casualties along the road. - Luke 20:23. - It’s obviously a tragedy to watch someone walk away from Christ or to betray Christ. What makes that even more of a tragedy is the ripple effect. - It might be someone who gives up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Celebration Of Passover Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 7, 2025

Evening arrived and all the disciples were there. A sense of expectation filled the room – something special was about to happen – they just knew it!! Maybe Jesus was FINALLY going to establish his kingdom and announce his cabinet (which, of course, would be them).

April 05, 2025 The disciples had been with Jesus for more than 3 years. They had listened as he taught and watched as he worked. They had witnessed the feeding of the 5,000, the raising of the widow’s son, the healing of the lame, the restoring of sight to the blind. Peter had even walked with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Depths Of Commitment: Lessons From The Garden Of Gethsemane"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025

the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the stillness of the olive trees and the shadows of the night, we encounter Jesus at His most vulnerable, grappling with divine purpose and human frailty.

Introduction Dearly beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves at the threshold of a profound journey—the journey through Holy Week. Our focus rests upon a sacred moment in Scripture, nestled within the narrative of Christ's impending sacrifice: the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Methodist

Euroclydon - Ride Out Your Storms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 3, 2023

Explores finding stability in Jesus Christ amidst life's storms, using the metaphor of a ship surviving a tempest.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here to engage with His word, to listen, to learn, and to love. We're here because we know that life can often feel like a tumultuous storm, but we also know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-17

Topics: Storms, Don't Last

Jesus Returns Home One Last Time Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2007

They say, “You can never go back.” “They” are right for the most part – and there really is no need to, except to allow where and who we have been to give us a proper perspective on who we have become. I cannot help but wonder how much of that Jesus felt

Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, gives this illustration: "George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office, plop down on a chair and declare, ’I don’t believe in God.’ Buttrick would give this disarming reply: ’Sit down and tell me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First John Chapter Two Part 2

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

LIVE IN TRUTH 1 John 2:18-27 I. THERE WILL BE CHALLENGERS IN THE LAST HOUR A. AN APPEARANCE OF ANTICHRISTS 1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist