Sermons on Not Finishing Strong:

The Author And Finisher

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008

His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

Hebrews 12:2 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 has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It Is Finished!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon on the sixth saying of our Lord from the cross.

At the age of 33, most people are saying about their life, "It is beginning." But for Jesus, at age 33, as He hung on a cross, having paid the price for the world’s sins, He declared, "It is finished!" Note, however, that He did not say, "I am finished!" This was not a cry of defeat, but a shout of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2009

Jesus finished well and founded the faith we now follow.

John 19 Here we are on the last Sunday of 2009. How does it feel to finish the first decade of the twenty-first century? Answer these questions: How WELL did we finish the decade of 2000-2010 (1. as a nation, 2. as a church in this community, 3. as a Christian individually)? It has been nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolve To Finish

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

There are literally 100’s of 1000’s of people who have had great starts but only a very small percentage of those people have a great finish. Jesus was only 33 years old when he finished his mission. He said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me.

Resolve to Finish Nehemiah 6:1-9 Clip of River City miracle http://www.cdol.com/saints/miracle.html The New Orleans Saints had just scored a 75-yard touchdown on one of the wackiest plays in NFL history Sunday, then next-- just as unbelievably -- John Carney missed the extra point with no time ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The 'finishing' Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 15, 2008

What’s God doing in your life? Do you know?

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Finishing Line Scripture: Romans 6:15-23 The process of cabinet-making. or any wood crafting for that matter, is an interesting procedure to watch. First you draw up the plans for the piece of furniture or cabinet that you have in mind. You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finishing The Story

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006

A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Big Finish Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish something extraordinary…

THE BIG FINISH Ruth 4:13-22 INTRO: At a young age, George Herman Ruth was left at St. Mary’s Industrial School, where he met brother Matthias. It was there that “Babe” Ruth learned about baseball. [Clip from The Babe] You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

You know the Christian life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. And having been a Christian now 54 years, coming to the Lord as a college sophomore, I don’t remember much except this life in Christ. And I would rather die today than not to finish well.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – December 5, 2005 In the New Testament the apostle Paul had about finished his ministry and was bound for Rome to appeal his case before Caesar. He had been charged with preaching the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Gerald Woo Lao on Oct 21, 2006

Story about King Hezekiah that show us the importance of finishing well.

Finishing well James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Several actors will do charades and after each act, the kids will guess what the actors are playing and what he forgot to finish. - Dressing up, wearing pants but forgot to buckle up. - Cooking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work.

BIG IDEA: Starting is always easier than finishing a job. If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work. INTRO: What do you think is easier: Starting a job or finishing a job? Although there are challenges to just getting ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Finish Course

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 28, 2010

This sermon reminds us that we have a course to finish. No one will leave until his course is completed.

Intro. In our text, Paul shares his last experience with young Timothy. He has gone the last mile of the way. It is one last look out of the window. It is a final view of the sunset. His last days were spent in a prison. The dusty smell of the prison was indicative of his own demise. God lifted him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2011

A sermon for Good Friday.

John 19:16-30 “It Is Finished” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We often speak of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and “out of place” thing that ever happened on this planet. And, in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

"It Is Finished” Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 7, 2009

The 6th Word from the Cross. Jesus has accomplised what only he could. In him we have an ending and a beginning. This was preached at a service of believer’s baptism for 3 young people.

Today, as we approach Easter, we come to the 6th Word from the Cross. The 6th thing Jesus said as he hung there, in the last few moments before he died... ‘It is finished’. What did Jesus mean by that? What is finished? Does he mean, It’s over and done with? Well that’s definitely what the Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

So many times we don’t feel confident in God to finish our life’s course. No matter if you are up or down, your confidence should still be in God.

Purpose of this teaching: For you to develop confidence in God no matter what your state is in life. Objective: Develop a systematic plan of development based on the Word of God to build confidence through fear, knowledge, trials and tests, by example and practice. In order words: We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational