Sermons on Triumphant End:

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

Are you at the end of your rope? Suffering from trials and troubles? Perhaps it is the Lord’s discipline- given out of love for your good. Find hope and help in the first part of Hebrews 12.

The Apostle Peter to me is one of the great men of the Bible - not because he was so perfect and strong and patient and so much like the Lord - but because he was so imperfect and impetuous and impatient and so much like us! One of my favorite stories about Peter is found in Matthew chapter 14. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Running Free

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 6, 2005

A sermon delivered at the local University Christian Union on how to run the race free and unhindered- and how to run the race till the end. (Covers a fair amount about proofing against falling away).

Running Free heb 12:1-13. Uni of Winch. 5th Dec 2005 In 1968 Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. During the marathon, he stumbled & fell seriously damaging his knee. By 7pm an Ethiopian runner had won the race, and all others had finished. Only a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

You see, it turns out that much that we think is reality is illusion; and things which seem of little significance may play the key role at the end of all time. A sermon in three parts.

(This message was preached in three parts separated by singing.) I. Finding Our True Place (This first segment is taught as a children’s object lesson. In preparation a number of chairs was set out equal to the number of children with one being especially nice and another being very shabby. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Excellence

Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 2, 2002

Here is a motivational message that will drive home the point that pursuing excellence is not always fun, and may not bring instant results. However, the end result (if found in Christ) is worth more than gold.

The proof of your DESIRE is in your PURSUIT! Daniel 1:8-17 Daniel 3:13-18 Four theorems from the text 1. The pursuit of excellence will most always seem foreign to those on the OUTSIDE looking IN! (See Dan. 1:10 and 3:14) In 1:10 - The official didn’t understand why Daniel would not eat the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-20, Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Esther - A Heroine In Personal Crisis Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The book of Esther is the biblical answer to Walt Disney’s story of Cinderella. An orphan girl from an enslaved nation ends up marrying the king. It’s short story at its finest.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: One of Megan’s favorite stories is Cinderella. She was the abused, ophaned house slave with no hope of a future or ever attending the royal ball much less luring the handsome prince into marrying her. Her fairy god-mother magically helps her to not only attend the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Four Kinds Of Personality

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

Judges chapter 12 brings Jephthah’s story to an end and tells us of three more judges. The four men give us a glimpse of four kinds of leadership, and four kinds of personality.

Judges chapter 12 brings Jephthah’s story to an end (12:1-7) and tells us of three more judges (12:8-15). The four men give us a glimpse of four kinds of leadership, and four kinds of personality. 1. Jephthah became too much of a tyrant; he was overconcerned with control. His tyranny began with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 16, 2007

Many parts of the Body of Christ seem to function as if they have an autoimmune disease, because members fail to recognize one another as parts of the same body, and often end up attacking one another.

INTRODUCTION Psa 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! When the Church, which is the Body of Christ is functioning the way Jesus designed it to function, it is a wonderful environment to be in. It is an environment where each person is encouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Plague Of Complaining

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2007

Counselors say that complainers are the hardest people in the world to help. You can’t satisfy them, but they won’t let you stop trying, so you end up feeling trapped.

The Plague of Complaining Text: Phil. 2:13-16 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 12, 2006

Even though it seems obvious that life is not fair, most of us get very excited when we get the dirty end of the stick. This one is about what Jesus has to say on the issue.

12, March 2006 Dakota Community Church That’s Not Fair One of the things that we are almost all highly developed in is the awareness of what is fair or unfair about life around us. Those with children will recognize one of the first and loudest whines is, “Hey, that’s not fair!” We try very hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Celebrity Christ.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 2, 2007

- Christ popular with the people now was the time to make his move - Satan offered the kingdoms of the world at the beginning of his ministry - Now at the end the people wanted him as king - But what was His concern?

A Celebrity is a famous or well-known person - Angelyne. of Los Angeles, hired an agent to make her famous, and so he plastered her picture on billboards throughout the city. - She does not advertise beer or cigarettes or cars or restaurants or hotels. - Nor does she type, or have skills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quitting Is Not An Option

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 23, 2005

In this day and time it’s easy for the believer to want to just give up and throw in the towel. But the Word of God encourages us to hang in there because there will be a reward for those who endure until the end.

Oct-05 QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION! GALATIANS 6:9 For the last two months the Lord has allowed powerful and anointed messages to forth into this body of believers that I believe has help propel and position us into this specific area that we are operating in… Whether it’s been in Tuesday Night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

“Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth-Telling

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 19, 2008

In this stand-alone message to end 2007, Dave makes the point that we never find God until we face the truth, and we only find God to the degree that we face the truth.

Truth-Telling Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 30, 2007 What is truth?  Dallas Willard is one of my favorite thinkers and writers, and I like how he defines truth.  He says truth is what you run into when you make a foolish decision.  Think about that.  Some people, as soon as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

In Whom Do You Trust? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 12, 2007

Ahaz changed history by the decision to trust in himself instead of God; his decision ended in disaster for his nation. What would happen if we decided to put our full trust in God?

IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST? “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:20-21). There is a very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Keep the faith, persevere to the end, because you’re already part of his eternal kingdom, already one of his priests able to come into his presence to worship him and to serve him.

It’s hard to imagine what life was like for Christians in the first century. They were a marginalised minority, looked down on by Jews, Greeks and Romans alike. But as if that wasn’t enough, as the century drew to its end various bouts of persecution broke out against them led by the Roman emperor. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican