Finishing Strong

Chapter 1: One in Ten

June 2, 2022 • Eric Reed • Matthew 28:18–20, James 4:6, Matthew 5:13–14, Hebrews 2:1–3, Hebrews 12:1–4

Our summer series begins with Eric Reed. This summer we will use the book "Finishing Strong" by Steve Farrar to challenge each man to commit to trusting Christ deeply so that we can all finish strong in life. Throughout the talk we are reminded that it is not where we start that matters, rather it is where we finish that matters.

Chapter 2: Finishing So-So

June 9, 2022 • Don Sweat • 1 Peter 5:6, James 4:6–10, Proverbs 11:2, Philippians 2:3, Romans 5:3–5

Don Sweat (from Bible Study Fellowship in Houston) leads us into the areas we often get sidetracked in as men.

Chapter 3: Staying the Course

June 16, 2022 • Earl Touchstone • Joshua 1:8–9

Our study of "Finishing Strong" continues with Earl Touchstone. We are encouraged to stay focused on God as we navigate this world.

Chapter 4: Dry Shipwreck

June 23, 2022 • Brad Buehler • 2 Timothy 4:7–8, James 1:5, 1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 2:3, Hebrews 12:1–4

Brad Buehler leads us into exploring the perils we face in finishing strong in life.

Chapter 5: The Status Brothers and Their Not-Quite-Right First Cousin, Pride

June 30, 2022 • Dan Miller • 2 Chronicles 26:16, Genesis 3:6, 1 John 2:15–16, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24

Dan Miller from the Houston's First Pastoral Care ministry team shares from his life about the role pride plays in finishing poorly.

Chapter 6: UnTeachable, UnAccountable, and UnAcceptable

July 7, 2022 • Rob Jensen • Genesis 6, Exodus 7—14, Genesis 12—19, 3 John 9–10, 1 Samuel 25

Rob Jensen shares the qualities that often lead us as men to follow the flesh rather than Christ. He calls this being an "UnLeader" and gives helpful reminders on how to be a godly leader.

Chapter 7: Lousy Start, Strong Finish

July 14, 2022 • Don Munton • 2 Kings 21, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 1 John 2:2–3, Psalm 103:10, 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

This week we are led by Minister Don Munton from Houston's First Baptist Church in our study of Chapter 7 of Steve Farrar's book Finishing Strong!

Chapter 8: Failure that Equips You to Serve

July 21, 2022 • Lee Stahl • Acts 7, Exodus 1—3

Lee Stahl guides our study of Finishing Strong by looking at the life of Moses and how sometimes waiting and failure are just points along the journey of God's preparation.

Chapter 9: 156 Buck-Naked Miles to Bighorn

July 28, 2022 • Steve Diserens • Genesis 39:2–10, Genesis 50:15–21, Matthew 6:25–27, Romans 15:30, Hebrews 12:1–4

Men's Ministry Assistant Steve Diserens leads us into a study of Steve Farrar's chapter 9. Focusing on the 4 checkpoints we must all hit in the race of life if we want to finish strong, Steve challenges us to a life of purity, forgiveness, prayer, and brotherhood!

Chapter 10: Steps of a Vision

August 4, 2022 • Mike Fransen • Luke 10:27, Galatians 2:20, Proverbs 3:5–6, 1 Corinthians 10:23

Our study of Steve Farrar's "Finishing Strong" is wrapped up by Mike Fransen. He challenges us to take 4 steps of fulfilling God's call on our life.

Houston's First Men's Ministry

A Study Based on the Book by Steve Farrar (Summer 2022)