Sermons on Divine Opportunities:

Go! And Make The Most Of Every Opportunity - Ephesians 5:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2025

Time keeps moving forward. Opportunities arrive… and disappear. What if I told you that God is calling you to not just watch life go by, but to follow His will, His purpose, and His timing?

‘Go! And Make the Most of Every Opportunity’ Introduction: Imagine this with me: you’re standing on a railway platform. The train is coming, it slows, the doors open. You have seconds to step on… but you hesitate. And then—just like that—the doors close, the train pulls away, and the opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 5:14, Psalm 90:12, Romans 5:6, Romans 10:9, Galatians 6:10, Colossians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

 Mark 10:17-22  - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somewhere Over The Rainbow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2008

I was not happy over there? I am not happy here? But I will be happy when ... ??? Are you looking for SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? I will find?

I AM LOOKING FOR THAT PLACE: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am not happy here? I was not happy there? But I will be happy over there? I. WHAT IS IN MY REACH? AIM HIGHER! LOVE TO SERVE. Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Things

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists.

THREE THINGS It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists. 3 things in life that once gone, never come back: Time Words Opportunity 3 things in life that can destroy a person: Anger Pride Unforgiveness 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 19, 2008

Too many Christians fail to discover the worderful adventures of the Gift of Salvation.To unwrap the Gift of Salvation is to put it to use.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Unwrapped Gift” Introduction: Peter made it very plain on the Day of Pentecost that Salvation is a Gift of God. (Acts 2:38 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Out Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The fifth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

GETTING OUT OF THE STORM Jonah 1:15-17 * Throughout the course of my life I have been through several storms called hurricanes. Back when storms were rightly named female names, there was Betsy, Hilda, and Camille, just to name a few. More recently it was Georges and Katrina. In our area we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

When we discuss time we usually think of hours and minutes, but there is another type of time that is measured by opportunities, that is the theme of this message.

Introduction: Billy Graham preached the same message for over 50 years, and thousands came to Christ through his simple presentation of the Gospel. Sometimes we make God’s Word to complex—we forget the simplicity of the Good News that Billy Graham has preached for all these years. But that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Off The Lights And Sirens-- Minister Where You Are Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus takes the time to minister with the woman who touches his robe-- rather than rushing on his emergency mission

Mark 5:21-43 Following the deliverance ministry in Gadara, Jesus crosses by boat over to the other side of the lake and there once again Mark demonstrates that his gospel is focused on action as he describes the press of the crowd around Jesus. The action is vividly told as the synagogue leader, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back And Moving Forward

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

A Sermon for a church standing on the brink of a new era.

“Looking Back and Moving Forward” – Josh 1:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/11/06 am S1 - Standing on the brink of something new is scary – there is uncertainty & fear. Have you ever been faced with something new and been scared? I can remember when Deanna and I were thinking about moving ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Miss Lazarus?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Give God Your Time Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016

Give It Up

Give God Your Time 1. There is a petition required for opportunities - Colossians 4:3 2. There is an opposition against opportunities - I Corinthians 16:9 3. There is a recognition needed in opportunities - II Corinthians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Halitosis (Bad Breath) Of Giants, Mountain Climber

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 23, 2017

Halitosis (bad breath) of giants try to hinder God's people by fear of giants. We must climb the mountains in our spiritual life to advance the faith.

HALITOSIS OF GIANTS... MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN --- STAND UP AND BE COUNTED... Martin Niemoeller lived from 1892 to 1984... Martin penned theses words: In Germany they first came for Communists, and I did not speak up because I was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:23-45, Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Hate The Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of resisting the devil's schemes, guarding our hearts, and protecting God's Kingdom by not giving the devil a foothold through unwholesome actions or words.

Good morning family! It's a joy to be gathered here together in the house of the Lord. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from the book of Ephesians. We're going to talk about the danger of giving opportunity to the devil, the power of resisting his schemes, and our responsibility ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27-29

Topics: Devil, Opportunity

God Chooses Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God, as the ultimate authority, has the power to show mercy and harden hearts. He has chosen us, and we have the opportunity to choose Him back. His love and mercy are gifts that He freely gives to us.

You know how in art class, the teacher gives you a lump of clay and you get to shape it into whatever you want? Well, that's kind of like what God does with us. We're like the clay, and He's the potter. He's the one in charge, shaping us into who He wants us to be. Think about it: God, the creator ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-25

Topics: Divine Sovereignty, Merciful God, Divine Mercy, Sovereign Grace

Awareness Of The Divine Presence

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 7, 2001

Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001

Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate your Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran