Sermons on Expand Opportunity:

The Benefits Of God's Gift Of Creativity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities that He wants us to use to help expand His kingdom and righteousness. Many non-christians think Christians are boring and stuck in their worn out traditional ways of doing things. God gave Daniel ex

Creativity Daniel’s Bright Idea – Daniel 1 Creativity = to invent, to come up with a new way of presenting ideas, concepts and useful things. Creative people have a way of always keeping life interesting, innovative and invigorating. Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Possible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 27, 2006

We need an expanded program. We have to pay an expected price. There’s an explicit promise. It’s for an exalted purpose. How to see God’s explosive power! Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

Mission Possible John 14:12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MissionPossible.html You read this verse and it looks like Mission Impossible! [theme music] Good morning, Mr. Phelps!…your mission, should you choose to accept it… Just before Jesus returned to heaven He charged us to do something which ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Observing God At Work-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011

3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Immense Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 13, 2022

On this day, the day prior to Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you what I see as the absolute immensity of God’s love, which is ever expanding through the breath, length, depth, and height of the love of Christ for us.

God’s Immense Love Ephesians 3:18-19 Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lSTBdb_n58 Seeing that tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I have for the past 25 years always given messages of God’s love for us, and our love for God. And then, during 2020 and the initial outbreak of the COVID virus, did a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

The Blessing Of Enlargement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

God is a God of enlargement. From the beginning of time, His desire for man has always been to grow, expand, and take dominion. Enlargement is not just about physical space or material prosperity; it is a spiritual mandate that reflects God’s nature in us.

THE BLESSING OF ENLARGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:10 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:22, Isaiah 54:2-3, Deuteronomy 19:8, Psalm 18:36, Job 8:7 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of enlargement. From the beginning of time, His desire for man has always been to grow, expand, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Genesis 26:22, Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Ahab Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ahab had the opportunity to be a great king, but he allowed compromise, idolatry, and the influence of Jezebel to lead him astray. His story reminds us that no matter how powerful we are, disobedience to God will bring consequences.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AHAB – WICKED KING OF ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up."  Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16-22, 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's The Best Of Times; It's The Worst Of Times

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

The internet and technology have given the church the greatest opportunity and means to reach the world for Christ. But it also has given rise to an unprecedented danger for us to be impacted negatively with great evil and perversion.

It’s the Best of Times; It’s the Worst of Times January 16, 2011 PM “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Water In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008

How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me

WATER IN THE DESERT
Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ?

 For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural.
 But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Citizenship Has Its Privileges Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2011

Remember that at one time you weren’t citizens, Paul told the Ephesians. But why bother to tell them to remember that? What was it about their citizenship that they might have forgotten? The answer to that question says a lot to us about where are we are

OPEN: The great English preacher Charles Spurgeon told of a man who had been sentenced to death by a Spanish court. This man happened to be BOTH an American citizen AND also Englishman and the consuls of both countries decided to intervene. They declared that the authorities of Spain had no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Did! What Jesus Is Doing!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2019

Jesus promised that His people would do greater things than He had done, after He was risen from the dead. We are called to perform the work of Christ in the power of the Risen Saviour.

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [JOHN 20:30-31]. “There are also many other things that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024

The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stick To The Formula Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2017

God wants His people to follow His rules exactly. The Pharisees expanded the list to 613, Jesus brought it back to two. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, about following God without adding or subtracting from His commands.

I have always enjoyed math, in fact, I’d say it was my favorite subject all the way up through high school. There was just always something about the simplicity of figuring out the correct steps that no matter how complex the problem, you’d always come to the same conclusion. There is an innate ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ