Sermons on Divine Opportunities:

Lesson 9. Repudiation Of The Divine Source (James 1:13, Kjv) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The focus of the chapter turns from trials to temptation. A temptation is an opportunity to accomplish a good thing in a wrong way, out of the will of God. Is it wrong to want to pass an algebra exam? Of course not, but if you must cheat to pass it, then you have sinned.

0020Tom Lowe 1/25/2021 Jesus Cares Lesson 9. Repudiation of the divine source (James 1:13, KJV) TEXT (James 1:13, KJV) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: INTRODUCTION The focus of the chapter turns ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Living For Those Divine Moments Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 5, 2010

Jesus continues to invest into His disciples. As they travel, they discover divine moments of God-cidents!

God has His hand all over His children in everyday events. As we grow in the faith and in grace, we realize that we do have divine moments scheduled by God. We don’t always understand them or recognize them but they are there. Today, we look at a passage of scripture that by all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Ability For Human Necessity Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 8, 2015

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 says “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” A "man's heart" is a little world, full of Dreaming, scheming, and planning. We are always devising. To every device of all hearts, God's "counsel," His design, exists ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God’s Divine Disruption Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023

The God’s call is always a divine disruption. Salvation, discipleship, and service will disrupt your normal activities and redirect your life. It is life changing, redirecting, lonely, scary, but totally worth it!

Sermon: God’s Divine Disruption Scripture: Acts 9: 1-18 Saul’s Conversion “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18, Acts 9:17-22, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Peacemaking: The Sign Of Divine Parentage Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Peacemakers are blessed because they accurately reflect the Father’s heart. Making peace with God, with others, and for others.

Living in the Father’s Favor Peacemaking: The Sign of Divine Parentage Intro: The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit]; v. 4 Brokenness [mourn]; v. 5 Meekness [meek] -The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Dialogue -- Patterns Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Last message in a series on prayer suggesting various patterns to aid in our prayer time.

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 9 More Patterns of Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Donkeys, Detours & Divine Direction

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002

Most of us have good intentions about serving God. But when it comes to sin and the subject of obedience, good intentions don’t cut it.

TEXT: Numbers 22:1-38 (READ) INTRO: How many of you would agree with me that God’s ways are best? OK…How many of you that agree God’s ways are best can also say with me that knowing God’s ways are best hasn’t always meant you chose God’s way over your own way? (Even tho you would admit God’s way ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-38, 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seizing Your Divine Moment Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010

Taking a risk and stepping our of your comfort zone.

Seizing Your Divine Moment (Ruth 3) Introduction: As we begin today I would like to read a true account of an experience that pastor, speaker, and author, Erwin McManus had in the early years of his ministry. Listen to what he says… “I got a message through the urban grapevine that ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Entering Into A Season Of Divine Celebration

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 20, 2014

Discover four simple truths that can take you from a dry season to a season of rejoicing and celebration.

INTRODUCTION It is a good thing to have cause to rejoice and celebrate. The opposite of rejoicing is to mourn. It isn’t a pleasant thing to be in a state of mourning. No one hopes and prays for a day of mourning; for any situation that will bring pain, sorrow and sadness to the person’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Advancement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

Supernatural advancement refers to progress that is beyond human effort, orchestrated by divine intervention.

SUPERNATURAL ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 – "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:15, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 75:6-7, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural advancement ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 75:6-7, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 12:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage--A Divine Primer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010

The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Queen's Gambit

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 18, 2025

Chess is a two-player, ancient board game of challenge and strategy played on an 8x8 checkered board with 64 squares.

José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera, a Cuban chess player once remarked: "In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before everything else, for whereas the endings can be studied and mastered by themselves, the middle game and the opening must be studied in relation to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Proverbs 16:8-9, Colossians 3:23-24

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist