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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.
"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:46-52
Denomination: Baptist
Some opportunities may come but once. We need to be able to recognize them and take advantage of the moment.
Many times opportunities come but once. A. Sometimes they get by us because we just aren’t paying attention. 1. Things slip by us when we are intent on our own projects, goals, or activities. B. Then too........we can be attacked, criticized or beat down because of our ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-5
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
There are three ways to look at people: (1) as prey - whom we can make a profit from; (2) as trouble to avoid, or (3) as an opportunity for us to serve. The Lord says we are to minister to others, especially those in need.
Luke 10:30-37 Seize the Opportunity to Serve 1929 words This parable tells us we can treat people in at least 3 different ways. (1) Like the robbers, sees a person as a prey. They are out to gain something from him. (2) Like the priest and the Levite, see the person as a trouble to avoid. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:30-37
Denomination: Independent/Bible
God’s word was valid when it was given to his anointed, God’s word was valid for the previous generations, his word is valid for today, and it will remain valid for whatever generations may still come. God’s word is valid for all nationalities, it is val
Sermon Title: An Equal Opportunity Gospel Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Date: August 3, 2003 Context of Scripture: What are some of the requirements that we have in order for us to listen to someone and really take to heart the things that he saying? I would look at that person’s authority, I would ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Denomination: *other
Palm Sunday Sermon
LUKE 19:28-44 “THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY” A) From all outward appearances, Palm Sunday was a triumph! * Christ was riding into the city like a King ... The crowds were praising God and honoring Jesus! * Then, at the top of the hill, Jesus stopped ... He looked down and saw spreading before ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
We must have courage to meet the need.
WHEN OPPORTUNITY STRIKES Nehemiah 2:1-8 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO MEET THE NEED. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:1-8 five ways that Nehemiah is readied for the task that is on his heart. The _____ way Nehemiah is readied ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8
God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."
In his letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus, Paul expresses his desire to reunite with the Corinthian converts and spend significant time with them. However, he acknowledges that he must wait until God completes His work in Ephesus, where a great and effective opportunity has been opened for him. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9
Topics: God's Provision, Overcoming Opposition
There’s no time like the present to be involved in the Kingdom of God!
The Power of a Present Opportunity Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. An ostrich with its head in the sand is just as blind to opportunity as to disaster. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. When one door closes, another opens; but we ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Denomination: Pentecostal
Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.
I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 26:14-46
Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.
The Unveiling of the Kingdom Sunday, June 18th, 2005 As we continue our walk through the Book of Matthew, we are going to pick up at the tail end of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. For the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at different parts of this sermon, as Jesus lays out the new laws ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
This is 6th in the series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3
Anyone else tired of all the road construction going on around here? It’s so frustrating to not be able to go on the street you want to, or to have to wait and wait and wait for your turn to go because of all the new construction. Road blocks and road diversions can be frustrating! Road blocks ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Holding on to those opportunities that reach our lives.
GETTING HOLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Luke 16:8,9 ““The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that ...read more
Scripture: Luke 16:8-9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Exposition of the story in Acts 10 of Cornelius’ conversion and its ramifications of that upon the church as a whole
Text: Acts 10:1-48, Title: An Equal Opportunity Savior, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-48
God saves people so that they might know Him & the only way they can truly know Him is to become like Him. As people chose to live in obedience to God, He empowers them that they might become the servants of God.
ISAIAH 56: 1-8 THE OPPORTUNITY OF GODLY LIVING Chapters 56-66 are the third section of Isaiah’s book. The section opens with promises of a grand salvation yet to come. God saves people so that they might know Him and the only way they can truly know Him ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Isaiah 56:1
We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.
Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 4:5
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