Sermons on Expand Opportunity:

Victorious Life, The

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2007

We are living in a season of great spiritual opportunities. How do we take advantage of those opportunities and live a life of spiritual victory.

Introduction Completed a series about- Kingdom of God- being … kingdom minded people, and kingdom builders. There are seasons of life we go through as Christians. There are also seasons in the eternal plan of God. Mtt 16:1-3 Important to understand the season we are in so we know how to live ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Another Chance

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

God’s opportunity to get things done.

THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE LUKE 13: 6-9 THE TREE REPRESENTS THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL, WHICH DID NOT GLORIFY GOD BY DEMONSTRATING FRUITFULNESS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. THE TREE IS ALSO INDICATIVE OF CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SAVED BUT ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FIG TREES USUALLY HAVE LARGE GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Moment

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Neglecting The Cross

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Apr 27, 2002

A message imploring listeners not to neglect the opportunity to be saved.

Introduction: I was not one of his fans personally, but for many NASCAR fans, the death of racing legend Dale Earhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500 is still fresh in their minds. On the final lap of the race, he crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Do-Gooder Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Uncut Pages Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Baker's Dozen Of The Commands Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 20, 2017

A Lenten service featuring our opportunities for obedience!

THE BAKER'S DOZEN OF THE COMMANDS OF JESUS Last week, we began with the 10 saddest words in the English language, and then talked about the BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN of things for which we need to repent. Today, let's consider 10 of the happiest words in our language as our springboard to the commands ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Fixing Our Thoughts On Jesus. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 30, 2003

This sermon talks about fixing our thoughts on Jesus and expands the thought using a numonic FACE It contains a couple of good stories.

I want to read a motoring magazine type article on the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. "Go ahead. Try it." My driving instructor was eager to send me down the slalom in the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. Intrigued, I punched the gas pedal and started dodging orange cones set out on the pavement. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith That Pleases God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Nov 10, 2000

This Sermon Will Expand Your Faith By Knowing That Only If You Plasce Your Faith In God, God Will Be Please And Will Answer You Needs

-----------------The Epistle of Hebrews----------------------------------------Chapter 11--------------------- 1: Now faith is the substance of things hope for and the evidence of things not seen. 6: But without Faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple Faith

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Feb 18, 2009

A brief Wednesday night message that can be expanded, came out of my need for faith while my dad was hospitalized with a stroke.

Intro: My need for faith over the previous week and a half... * My dad in the hospital in another state after suffering a stroke * Leaving my own wife and kids for almost a week to be with my dad * Leaving the church and worrying about the "what if’s" that happen in church life. We often make it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Owl #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

the real power of the movement of God is smaller groups gathering and expanding to reach more now ( in the summer of the church) before a darkness that will come.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:25, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 18:10, Romans 16:3-5, Philemon 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurdles And Progress Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020

There was Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie, which had been dealt with correction in the early Church. Then, the Church began to expand. Read more.

Acts 5:1-11 Hurdles in the Progress of a Church Hypocrisy, Covetousness, and Lies The episode of the death and burial of Ananias and Sapphira in the first church of the New Testament is heartbreaking, and a costly spiritual lesson the Church has learned. Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Suffering has a purpose in our lives, as it expands our faith, sanctifies us, and makes us savory to the world around us.

Today, we're gonna talk about something we all face in life: suffering. Yeah, I know it's not the most fun topic, but stick with me, because I promise it's important. We all go through tough times, and sometimes it's hard to see why. But guess what? God has a plan for all of it, and He's using it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Pain Management, Emotional Resilience, Life Challenges, Personal Growth

The Problems In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Problems are not always barriers to evangelism, but are often the reason there is an opportunity for evangelism. We need to stop seeing problems as only problems, and see them as opportunities.

James McGinley had a woman come forward in one of his meetings, and he took her into the counseling room and shared the Gospel with her, and then he prayed. She then asked him what he thought about a Protestant marrying a Catholic. He said it can often be very difficult for both, and he asked her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26