Sermons on Divine Opportunities:

Host Or Guest? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 12, 2022

This parable revolves around three categories of people, the host, the servants, and the Guests. Invited guests neglected and paid no attention to it. This parable conveys the divine call, divine clemency, and divine condemnation.

Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Theme: Host or Guest? Greetings: The Lord is good. ‘Many are invited but few are chosen.’ (Matthew 22:14). Synopsis of the Parable: The word parable comes from the Greek word ‘parabole,’ which means “a placing beside”. It has a real-life or real-life situation from which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Interrupted By God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

The concept of divine interruption is deeply rooted in Scripture and challenges us to trust in God's sovereignty over our lives. Are we willing to let God change our plans, redirect our steps, and shape our journey?

Interrupted by God: Embracing Divine Disruptions Introduction: Today, we reflect on a powerful quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” Bonhoeffer, a theologian who lived during a time of great crisis, understood the importance of yielding to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Luke 10:30-37, Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 10:9-16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revealing The Mystery Of Jesus's Divine Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2016

In the end, what we are seeking is the glory of the Father

Thursday in 7th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Saint Paul was a lot like me. When he tried to take matters into his own hands, and not just simply trust God, he got into trouble. Here we see St. Paul craftily proclaiming his faith in the Resurrection to a mixed gathering of Sadducees, who ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Blessings Through Destiny Helpers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 20, 2023

God has designed that everyone would be blessed through the role played by others who can be described as helpers of destiny.

Divine Blessings through Destiny Helpers. Study Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-8 Introduction: - Only God can raise and bless men, but He does it through other men. Divine help get to someone through the channel of another person. Such a person can be referred to as Destiny Helpers. - Your ability to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setback Can Be A Setup For Something Greater Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

Setbacks are often seen as moments of defeat, delay, or discouragement. Yet, for a believer, a setback is never the end of the story—it is a divine pause that God uses to orchestrate something far greater than we ever imagined.

SETBACK CAN BE A SETUP FOR SOMETHING GREATER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Job 42:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 30:5, John 11:4 INTRODUCTION: Setbacks are often seen as moments of defeat, delay, or discouragement. Yet, for a believer, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Renders Divine Justice

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

God's dealing with sin.

WHEN GOD RENDERS DIVINE JUSTICE ECCL. 8:12-13 1. INTRODUCTION. AS WE OBSERVE THE WICKED AND HORRIFIC ACTS OF TERRORISM AND VIOLENCE PERPETRATED BY EVIL MEN AND WOMEN, WE ASK OURSELVES THE AGE OLD QUESTION, “WHY DOES GOD ALLOW BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?” IT SEEMS THAT THE WICKED ARE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

October – My Month Of Divine Completion

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 27, 2025

October is declared as a season where God perfects, completes, and fulfils every good work He has begun in your life.

OCTOBER – MY MONTH OF DIVINE COMPLETION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:6 Key Verse: “Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6 NKJV) Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:1-2, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself? But what if you are a married person who wants to get out of the marriage?

Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?: (1) Channel your energy through physical work and spiritual service. (2) Don’t seek to be married, seek to love and let marriage come as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expand Your Horizons: A Divine Mandate SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

You don't have to remain confined to your current circumstances. It's time to step into new territories and take dominion over them.

Greetings in the name of the Lord! Today, we will explore the powerful prayer of Jabez and how it relates to expanding our own territories. The word "enlarge" in this context means to increase, multiply, become great, and have authority. Let us delve into this topic and seek God's blessings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Blessing, Expansion

#7divine Possibilities: Scars Are Testimonies Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

God could heal all wounds and leave no scars, but scars are a testimony of survival and a witness tool!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #7: SCARS ARE A TESTIMONY AND OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sharing The Good News: The Mandate Of Every Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is not a suggestion but a divine mandate given to every believer.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS: THE MANDATE OF EVERY BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Fault Is Found-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Carpe Occasio

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Used for a local board retreat

Carpe Occasio November 7, 2009 LBA Retreat Introduction David and Kirk had been friends since high school. They were busy pastors in Florida but one day David called Kirk and asked him to go with him somewhere. Kirk asked where and David replied, “Germany”. Kirk remembers the ease with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Make A Visitor Leave Breathless Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 11, 2010

An Illustrative View on how to get a vistor to buy into your vision.

How to Make a Visitor Leave Breathless Part 1 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational