Sermons on Maximizing Opportunities:

Preparation For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ.

Preparation For The Kingdom The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ. Matthew 7:13 - "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015

1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Judas

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas.

JUDAS John 13:18-22, Matthew 26:47-49 As a little boy I looked at the picture of the Lord's Supper trying to decide which of the men in the picture was Judas. I looked for the meanest, ugliest most sinister looking one I could find, but I didn't find him. The reason being that that was not the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mere Stones/Reminders-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017

6 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-VI—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Local 5-7-day weather forecasts—They have animations of rain, thunderstorms, wind, waves, sun, etc. On Valentine’s Day there is a beating heart &/or cupids to remind watchers that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Satisfied? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

One of four solutions of feeding the 5,000. • Removal - Disciples (Mk 6:35-36) • Realistic – Philip (v.7) • Rational – Andrew (v. 8-9) • Regenerate - Jesus (v. 11)

Camera Gadget Bag Camera & zoom lens additional lenses, a flash, accessories and a laptop, personal items like a jacket, water bottle & snacks - Just being prepared - First an earthquake, now a hurricane and a potential tornado as well? While most people would admit they would not be ready for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Face There In God’s "Facebook"

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 8, 2011

BEING PART OF THE WIDEST NETWORK IN THE CREATION

Is your face there in God’s Facebook Linked in…Tweeter…Facebook…Orkut… now these are the names of social networking portals which figure high in the lingo of the modern day iPod generation youth. Is not social networking the order of the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Now Is The Time!

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: *other

Satan Hindered Us

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 23, 2011

Satanic hindrances in the believer’s life may finally prove to be their worst demise.

Introduction: Satan is credited with many things in the bible. He is an accuser, a murder, a liar, a sifter and yes; according to our text today, He is also a Hinderer. I want to show several ways during this holiday season that Satan hinders us: I. Satan Uses SIN to Hinder US. II.Satan Uses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk The Line

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Dealing with sin during the season of Lint. Jesus demonstrated how to deal with temptation.

Last week I pointed out that we were in the Christians season of Lent. The message last week was an encouragement for all of us to deal with the sins in our life. That is sort of the message of the sermon every week. But last week the point was not related to the big sins but to the smaller sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Have Faith In God

Contributed by John D Jones on May 1, 2012

Those who truly depend upon God, lay hold of divine opportunities and see the invisible, attempt the impossible and achieve the unthinkable!

In Mark 11, we find Jesus and His disciples en route to Jerusalem. Travelling from Bethany, it was a 2 mile journey. As they make their way, in the distance Jesus sees a fig tree. He was hungry and was sorely disappointed to find the tree fruitless. It may seem strange that the Lord Jesus would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #6 "Dear Philadelphia: The Door Is Open!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Philadelphia: 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." (HCSB) Philadelphia: means "city of brotherly love." 1) Jesus presents Philadelphia with an opportunity! Vs. 7b-8a "What he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Visitor Leave Breathless Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 11, 2010

An Illustrative View on how to get a vistor to buy into your vision.

How to Make a Visitor Leave Breathless Part 1 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to prove Solomon with difficult questions at Jerusalem, with a very great company, and camels that bare spices, and gold in abundance, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Season Has Not Yet Come

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 19, 2010

Waiting on God beyond expected time.

My Season Has Not Yet Come John 5: 1-8 This passage of scripture makes reference to a man who had an infirmity for 38 years and did not have anyone to help him in the pool when there was the stirring of the water so people were getting blessed before him ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Invincble Foes...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

There are times it may seem we are helpless and hopeless, our foes seem invincible... That is when God does His best work.

WHEN WE START FACING THE INVINCIBLE FOES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHEN YOU ENEMIES AGREE: COME LET US MAKE WAR... WHEN YOU PROBLEM IS INVINCIBLE... A. INVINCIBLE: incapable of being conquered 2 Chronicles 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Tell Peter

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Dec 31, 2013

Sometimes the Lord has a special message just for you. In this message, although Peter went through a difficult time during the trial of Jesus, yet Jesus wanted him to know, I love you!

Mark 16:7 *Peter had denied the Lord Jesus Christ, not once, but three times. *Peter had fled to a secluded place where he did not just cry a few tears, but wept bitterly, sick at heart for what he had done. *Peter no doubt felt that he had let Jesus down, and maybe he even felt that he was no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Baptist