Sermons on Advantageous:

Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003

The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: United Methodist

Amos: The Shepherd Prophet Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 24, 2017

If you are being mistreated and taken advantage of by those who think themselves superior, then Amos is the prophet that you want in your corner. He is known as the "Champion of the Poor."

A. Do you ever read the “TOP TEN WORST” lists? ILLUSTRATION: The TOP TEN WORST DRESSED at the Academy Awards. The TOP TEN WORST MOVIES of the year. The TOP TEN WORST VACATION SPOTS in America. 1. We find these LISTS somewhat AMUSING, but what if there were a “TOP TEN WORST LIST” of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scam Protection

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 17, 2018

As long as the internet is the key tool used to communicate and there is world-wide awareness of tragic events, there will be that continued threat of ministries and outreaches taking advantage of people who have generous hearts.

Scam Protection Who Do You Partner With In Meeting Needs The word of God holds a simple truth in the midst of Scripture which can protect us from life’s trap and snares. It seems like as long as the internet is the key tool used to communicate and there is world-wide awareness of tragic events, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021

What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-45, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 5)

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

One of the major rules of engagement in this battle is ‘walking in love.” Once you drift into revenge, bitterness, unforgiveness, grudge, and malice, you have given Satan the advantage over you.

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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) The essence of the concept of spiritual warfare is not to go on a demon/devil hunting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, John 8:41-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2024

Right in the middle of warning the ones who were being lazy and taking advantage of others, Paul tells the church that it should not discourage them from doing what was right and good.

Alba 4-21-2024 DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD II Thessalonians 3:6-15 You may have heard the quote: “Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as often as you can, and as long as you can.” I was looking up that quote and found that it has been attributed to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Is Like A Basketball Game!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 14, 2004

What is LIFE? How do you define LIFE? We will discuss today the meaning of Life, how to take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES, and what shall we do to attain SUCCESS in LIFE.

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

The parable of the Ten Minas is a wonderful lesson for Christians and how to take advantage of opportunities to serve the Master, the resources He has given us and how we will be judged by our management of these gifts.

Use It or Lose It! Luke 19:11-27 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my heroes is Billy Graham. Although he is in his mid 80s, and battling Parkinson’s disease, he is still preaching the gospel. In 1996, he and Ruth were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service to America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunistic Infections

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2012

Life can cut you wide open. More dangerous than the cuts of life, is the very real danger that spiritual bacteria will take advantage of the situation and turn a person from God.

Opportunistic Infections An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens, that take advantage of certain situations. These infections usually do not cause disease in a healthy host, a compromised immune system, however, presents an "opportunity" for the pathogen to infect. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Cold Dish Of Vengance."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 16, 2009

Encourage people that though they’ve been hurt and wounded by their enemies, it is more advantageous as the text implies, to let God get vengeance instead of taking matters in your own hands.

Transition & remarks Reading of scripture/prayer/seat people. I. Introduction: -Present sermon title/theme. We are living in a day and time where a great number in the body of Christ are seemingly finding themselves in situations where it appears as though the enemy, the adversary the devil himself ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Works

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Do your works, deeds, actions or words reflect Christ? Can someone attribute to you the things that you do are Christ-like? Or are you doing them for your own advantage?

Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” As I stand here to deliver this message I pray that God will use me for His ambition. Nothing is to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Wrinkle In Time

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2019

This message is about TIME and how to bend time to your advantage, the three concepts of time in Scripture, and the six opportunities where we can jump great distances ahead in the race to eternity.

A WRINKLE IN TIME KAIROS OPPORTUNITY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m talking about “wrinkles” tonight, so here are a few wrinkle jokes. A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Best. Job. Ever. Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 7, 2022

After taking most of Romans 2 to explain that there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, Paul throws a curve in Romans 3:1. Turns out, there is an advantage to being a Jew after all.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Romans 3. I appreciate Lauren reading the Scripture passage for us earlier. You guys should be proud of Lauren. This year she is taking leadership in the State of Alabama as one of the emerging leaders identified by the Alabama WMU, and this past weekend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

"He Who Has An Ear, Let Him Hear What The Spirit Says To The Churches.” Part 2

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

Some opportunities will not be presented for the second time in our lives, so is this opportunity when the lord speak to us might not be repeated again, so I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity

Revelations 3:6 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’ Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I’m sorry ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal