Sermons on Lost Opportunities:

Barzillai Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

What character of the Bible best describes you? Do you start out well only to finish poorly and offer God every excuse you can think of?

Barzillai – 27th April 2008 am 2 Samuel 19:32 Background – David running from Absalom Bar-zil-lah-ee The Holy Spirit says something of Barzillai that He says of very few people. He says that he was “a very great man.” The Bible does not hand out this kind of praise openhandedly. It marks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:32

Denomination: Baptist

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

God’s Formula for Success works, But there are no shortcuts.It calls for us to be strong and courageous.It calls for us to be obedient to His commands.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Is Passing By!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016

Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017

We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, Lamentations 3:22-23, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Have To Offer God

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 18, 2013

Gen. 4:1-6

I. Today's message is on Cain and Abel a. Coming from the book of Genesis b. Focusing on the 4th chapter c. Zooming in on verses 1-6 II. Who was Cain a. Cain was a tiller of the ground b. He was also the one who killed his brother Abel c. Cain's offering did not find favor with God because he did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2018

Frequently we settle for less, missing out on God's best. Nazareth could have had Jesus, but they rejected Him and missed the healing and deliverance they could have had.

THEY COULD HAVE HAD JESUS Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who asked his pastor, “My grandmother dips snuff. Can she go to heaven if she dips snuff?” 2. The pastor replied, “Yes, your grandmother can go to heaven if she dips snuff. But, she’ll have to go to hell if she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Might Need To Reschedule The Time Given To You If… Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 31, 2020

We all get to use the same amount of time each week- 24 hours each day for seven days or 168 hours in the week or if you want to go down to seconds- there are 604,800 seconds in a week.

Introduction We all get to use the same amount of time each week- 24 hours each day for seven days or 168 hours in the week or if you want to go down to seconds- there are 604,800 seconds in a week. Although we all get that same amount of time in a week, I can dare say that we all do not spent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Response To Jesus?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2023

Make the most of your opportunity.

INTRODUCTION • When you think about teams and athletes considered dark horses, one common thread you find is that when the opportunity came knocking, they were ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. • When I pondered this thought, a couple of names came to mind from the NFL; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-15, Acts 16:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival That Should Have Been

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2025

A fabulous start does not guarantee a fantastic finish.

Almost Winning is still Losing 2 Kings 11; 12:1-16 Jehoash - the king who could have been miraculously great. IL.: Frank Robinson, the first black Major League Baseball manager, is credited to be the first one to coin the phrase, "almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades". It ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Searching For The Lonely Places PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of intentional prayer and solitude, withdrawing from daily distractions to connect deeply with God.

Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving into an intimate look at Jesus' example of the power of prayer and fasting, the importance of seeking out those quiet, lonely places, and making intentional time to connect with the Almighty God. Our text for today is Luke 5:15-16, "Yet the news about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Topics: Opportunities, Connect With God

Watchnight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages cultivating spiritual sensitivity to recognize and respond to God's leading, as exemplified by Simeon and Anna in the Gospel of Luke. Key

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom, and to bask in His love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together today to delve into His Word, to seek His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: Listening, Responding, Opportunities

Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

God invites us to move forward with Him, leaving the past behind and focusing on Christ, trusting His presence and grace for every step.

There’s a reason your heart quickens whenever you sense a fresh start. New mercies. New morning. New possibilities. Like a runner at the starting line, leaning forward, muscles ready, eyes fixed—something inside you says, "There’s more ahead." You were made for forward motion with Christ. You were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: New Beginnings, Opportunities

108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015

108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God