This 4:26 minute sermon outlines Jesus' covenant as "Contract for Salvation". The three points of the sermon are: (1) Agreement, (2) Accomplishment and (3) Advancement. The Celebration Point: Jesus' life and legacy inspired, instructed and illustrated the path to completion of our assignments and missions. "It is finished" was a "Cry of Completion and Victory" not failure, defeat or abandonment. Jesus fulfilled His assignment. He did not abandon His purpose and mission. What is on your "Get It Finished" List for today? This week? This month? This year? This decade. Be assured that through Christ you do all things completely! FINISH IT FAITHFULLY, FRUITFULLY AND FULLY!

1. “IT IS FINISHED”
Good Friday 2013
John 19:30
MESSENGER: ALISON VELEZ LANE

2. THE TEXT: John 19:30
New International Version (NIV)
30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is
finished.”(A) With that, he bowed his head and gave
up his spirit.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John
+19%3A30&version=NIV

3. “IT IS FINISHED”: A Cry of Completion
 Jesus cried out in completion and conquering.
 His cry did not signify failure or defeat.
 God sent Jesus into the world to redeem us from our
sins. John 3:16 http://bible.cc/john/3-16.htm
 Jesus came that we might have an abundant life.
John 10:10 http://bible.cc/john/10-10.htm
 Jesus taught us how to complete our callings.

4. 3 Elements of A Contract
 OFFER
 ACCEPTANCE
 CONSIDERATION
 PERFORMANCE/PERFECTION

5. Christ’s Completed His Contract for Salvation
 OFFER: God offered Jesus as our savior. John 3:16
 ACCEPTANCE: Jesus accepted God’s offer. John
10:10
 CONSIDERATION: Jesus’ life was the consideration
for the contract. John 10:17
 PERFORMANCE/COMPLETION: Jesus performed
the terms of the contract. John 19;30

6. AGREEMENT
John 30” When he had
received the
drink, Jesus said, ”
Jesus fulfilled His pledge, promise and purpose.
His receipt of the “drink” signaled that He had
fulfilled His role and responsibilities.

7. ACCOMPLISHMENT
 John 30 “Itis finished. ”
 Jesus accomplished His earthly assignment.
 He completed the terms of His contract to offer His
life as a living sacrifice.
 He achieved his mission and purpose.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=J
ohn+19%3A30&version=NIV

8. ADVANCEMENT
 John 19:30
New International Version (NIV)
http://bible.cc/john/10-
10.htmhttp://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19%
3A30&version=NIV
30 With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
 Jesus released His Spirit and will to His Heavenly Father.
 Jesus advanced into the next phase of his mission.
 In order for us to advance in our missions, professions, vocations
and passion, we must bow our heads in prayer and reverence to
God. We must gave up our Spirit by yielding to the Holy Spirit.
 The Holy Spirit will teach us all the we need to know. John 14: 26
http://bible.cc/john/14-26.htm

9. The Path to Completion:
Lessons form Calvary
1. Pause to Pray
2. Prepare to Perform
3. Position for Promotion

10. CELEBRATION
 Jesus came, preached, healed, led, taught and died
so that you and I might have an example of the
“Courage to Complete”.
 When you get tired, scared or frustrated, remember
the lessons of Jesus from the cross.
 What is on your table and to-do list to complete?
 Remember that you have the power to
commence, concentrate and complete.

11. Teacher Alison Velez Lane
In the Body of Christ, Alison is a gifted orator, vocalist, writer, organizer, and Bible Study instructor.
As an active member of New Psalmist Baptist Church, she serves as a Member of the Communications
Ministry and Public Relations Team for the Women's Ministry known as Destiny Women.
During a leadership-instructing and life-impacting Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church membership,
Alison served on the Trustee Board and Media Ministry. As a young member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church
in Baltimore, Lane discovered her talents, developed her skills, and dreamed a future that God has
allowed her to explored experience and expand.
As the Founder and CEO of Campaign Train Group, Alison provides advice, coaching, and training to
leaders throughout the world. In this capacity, she ably uses her legal, foreign language, political science,
and leadership skills. Lane speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently and French competently.
Alison Velez Lane, Esquire is a Private Attorney, Political Campaign Adviser, and Leadership Consultant.
Earning a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a Bachelor’s Degree from Bryn
Mawr College, Alison also studied at the Centro de Estudios Hispanicos in Madrid, Spain, and achieved
distinction in Bryn Mawr College’s International Relations Program.