Sermons on Making The Most:

Live As Children Of Light

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

1- Seek to the please the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with darkness 3- Make the most of every opportunity 4- Be filled with the Spirit

INTRO.- Live as children. ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right" the boy said, "but how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wine And Wisdom Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2014

To make the most of the time we have left and bring harmony to all your relationships, walk in wisdom, God's Will, and in the fullness of the Spirit.

In 1867, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel invented a new high explosive, which he named “dynamite.” He was convinced that his invention would make war too horrible to ever happen again. However, he quickly discovered there was no shortage of buyers for his new explosive. He made a huge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Kind Of People? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023

We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Psalm 86:15, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Not My Timing, But His PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the value of time, urging believers to live wisely as children of light, making the most of every opportunity in accordance with God's will.

Good morning, cherished family of God. I trust the Lord's grace is sufficient for you today, as it is for me. As we gather in this sanctuary, let's take a moment to reflect on the precious gift of time. Time is that ceaseless river that carries us along its current, from the moment of our birth to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Topics: Time, Gift, God

Son Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Jesus is called the Son of the Most High, and he enables us to become Children of the Most High. Therefore we do not need to fear the powers that come against us.

Message Luke 1:32 Name Above All Names - Son of the Most High Our current sermon series has the generic title of Name Above All Names. Looking at the names of Jesus that appear in the New Testament in the time before Jesus was born up to his time in Egypt. There are actually over 150 descriptions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001

An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coverings We Make For Ourselves

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 22, 2022

The various ways we try unsuccessfully to hide from The MOST HIGH

The inadequate and false coverings we make for ourselves. Adam and Eve never fail to fascinate. They were the very first human beings. They were covered in the light and glory of The MOST HIGH. They never had to worry about HIS presence and absence. They knew that HE would PERSONALLY visit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Love: Making Room For What Matters Most” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

To help the church rediscover the simple, uncluttered love of God revealed in Christ and respond by loving others intentionally.

December gets messy, yeah? People say Christmas is the “season of love,” but sometimes it feels like the season of short tempers, long lines, and people losing their salvation in the Target parking lot. But here’s the real truth: Christmas is about love — but the uncluttered kind. Not the Hallmark, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003

The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Steps To Finding Truth

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 23, 2008

If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.

In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: United Methodist

Mud Puddles, Dandelions, And Dreams

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2006

In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.

MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make It Make Sense

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 16, 2025

Pause and reflect on the hand of God in your life. When God allows something to bend a certain way, no human effort can straighten it out, unless He wills it. It may not make sense to us, but it may sense to God.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 (NIV) Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what He has made crooked? Look at somebody and tell them, Neighbor, I’m trying to make it make sense. Look down your row at somebody else and say, but sometimes it just doesn’t make sense. Because if we’re honest today, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Us He Knows All About Us! (Psalm 139) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by knowing that God knows us and therefore asking Him to do an inward assessment for making the most of our onward journey that leads to everlasting joy.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XIV – Psalm 139 David the shepherd lad who ...read more

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021

At the beginning of the new year many people make resolutions. Most focus on changing their lives, doing better, making improvements. A new beginning must begin with each one of us individually.

A NEW BEGINNING “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2Corinthians 5:17) 1. Many people want a change, and most people wish they could start all over with a whole new beginning. The good news is . . . you can! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 1:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

How often do we brighten up the lives of others with special acts? • Or maybe a better question is, how often do we look for these kind of opportunities?

A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. • He never gave it much thought until one day after church, • A visiting boy about ten years old asked him if he could have it. • The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. • The boy said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church