Sermons on Not Yet Finished:

Setting The Pace To Finish Strong

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 16, 2009

Running the race of faith requires building a strong foundation on the Word of God and practice.

January 18, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Subject: Your Christian Walk Title: Setting the Pace to Finish Strong Thirty – nine years ago this May I graduated from high school in Troy, MO. I was an average student. I did well I the classes I wanted to do well in and didn’t do as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words: It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus victory cry, "It is Finished."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: IT IS FINISHED Let’s stand together as we continue this morning with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words,” as we listen to the sixth of Jesus seven statements from the cross. Jesus sixth statement from the cross are among some of the most profound and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Your Walk With God Has Not Turned Out The Way You Originally Intended

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

A Christmas sermon from the story of Anna on the idea that God is not finished with us yet.

>>> The great composer Wagner had just listened to a performance of his composition “The Ring” when a friend entered the room. Wagner was sitting alone in front of a writing table and thinking. Seeing his friend, Wagner rose and spoke of the performance with discouragement: “No, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

The Apostle Paul gives us a "Real Life" view of the finish line-his finish line. Have we ever considered what our finish line will look like?

A View From the Finish Line Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 4 Introduction. In the last few years, Schools have made an effort to move the classroom out of the classroom. They have concluded that sometimes you’re better able to educate a student by moving them into different environments in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fool From Start To Finish

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Apr 26, 2005

If we were alive during this time, we would have probably seen this man as a very famous, popular, and rich man. Today, he would probably be on the cover of Fortune 500 and other such magazines. When God looked at this man, He saw not a famous man but

I. A Fool’s Prosperity is Fleeting (vs. 16-18 A. This man’s prosperity was all earthly 1. His farm produced plentifully 2. Pride in his great harvest 3. Time to build new barns B. Everyone saw him as successful. C. Something in his life was missing. (vs 15) D. Everything he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Start- Poor Finish

Contributed by David Wilson on Jun 14, 2005

A sermon which chronicles the reign of King Asa.

Strong Start and a Poor Finish A study of the life of King Asa from II Chronicles 14-16 II Chronicles 14:2-7 ASA Begins a Revival Asa had a good start. As soon as he came to the throne he was busy ridding the nation of idolatry. He removed Idols and sites of idol worship. He commanded ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Right, Finishing Wrong Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002

We are to live in grace.

STARTING RIGHT, FINISHING WRONG Galatians 3:1-5 S: Legalism Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: We are to live in grace. ?: Why? KW: Assertions TS: We will find in Galatians 3:1-5, two assertions that explain why we are to live in grace. The ____ assertion that explains why we are to live in grace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 19, 2003

Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: Chris Berman is an announcer for ESPN. When he gives the highlights of the games he also gives the explanation of the event. When a player gets the ball and runs down the field Berman shouts, "He Could Go All The Way!" The same is true for us in the game ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Finish Strong And Run The Race

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001

A short end-of-the-year message encouraging us to go into the coming year running strongly.

Finish Stong and Run the Race Looking ahead to the next year. 1 Cor. 9:24-27. I. Intro. As we come to the close of another year, one’s mind turns to a few things:  Memories of the past year or years.  What’s in store for next year.  Football playoffs.  And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Start Well / Finish First Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 30, 2004

This is the second sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to help us understand God and his PATTERN FOR LIFE.

Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:15, 20-21 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Start Well / Finish First Topic: Christian Living Theme: Purpose & Power for Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to determine to live out God’s purpose in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Is Finished : Good Friday Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 29, 2010

Jesus was proclaiming the end of many things through this cry from the cross

Good Friday It is Finished An innocent man is thrashed, bruised, spat at, called names. He is hungry, thirsty, bleeding and in severe pain. He is facing a death sentence for a crime he did not even think of. And he is nailed to the cross and is breathing his last breath. To the external world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A View From The Finish Line

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 7, 2011

Encouragment for those nearing the end of the Christian journey.

A View from the Finish Line 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Paul does us a wonderful service when he gives to believers a view from the finish line. He’s just about ready to finish his life’s race, when he decided to write to young Timothy, his protégé, and said, “Timothy, let me tell you how I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Focused And Finishing Strong

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

In each trial that we go through, we have the option of learning a life lesson. staying focused is a way that we can finish this race strong and accomplish all that God wants for our lives.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Staying focused and finishing strong Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction- We continue in the series called Life’s Pitfall and Discoveries. Week one, we looked at the problem of un-forgiveness and the positive discovery of what forgiveness does in our lives. Week two ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Perseverance: A Key To Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

It is not how you start but how you finish that counts the most

Perseverance: A Key to Finishing Strong Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rodeo Road Baptist Church October 5, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: *other