Sermons on Missed Opportunity:

Why Marvel At God's Mercy

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2018

Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 15, 2018 Acts 3:1-19 Why Marvel at God’s Mercy? Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it. In this account of Peter and John entering the gate called Beautiful, leading to the temple, we read of their encounter with a man born crippled; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish With Praise

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

How many days do we live/spiritual haze missing our Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church “Finish with praise” 23 November 2014 ***All sermons are condensed in form*** Isaiah 52:1… can I READ again….come on Church can be fun/exciting. History has meaning, because God is taking it somewhere, and what/vision ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Broader Vision

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Our lives can get so cluttered with good things that we miss the best.

Our text for this morning is Luke 4:38-44. “After leaving the synagogue Jesus entered Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked him about her. Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44

Make Straight The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020

Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renew Us Our Days

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 14, 2004

The opportunity to start over again is one of the greatest gifts that God gives to mankind...

Renew Our Days as of Old March 23, 2003 / Sunday a.m. Lamentations 5:19-22 19 Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of Good Friday Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

Understanding its Importance and Observance Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and reverence, holds profound significance in the Christian faith.

Understanding its Importance and Observance Good Friday, a day of solemn reflection and reverence, holds profound significance in the Christian faith. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, a event in the narrative of salvation. As Christians worldwide observe this holy day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 12:1-2

Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008

God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Election Results From A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 15, 2016

The Nov. 8, 2016 election results represent an open door of opportunity for the American Church? What now? What will we do with this opportunity? What is at stake? This message is a prophetic call to seize the day!

A monumental event occurred in America last Tuesday. The media has been talking about it ever since. Some people are so upset about it that they are rioting in the streets. Although there is some evidence that some of that was planned and people bussed in to make it happen. The point is that people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Shout To The Lord

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 13, 2020

In the midst of all that celebration, it could be possible to miss out completely what the holiday is for - thanksgiving!

Shout to the Lord Psalm 100 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-20-19 [Video Introduction] Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart In October of 1621, Governor Winthrop declared a day of Thanksgiving and a feast was held for the 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims that had made it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024

Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23, John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

When Cirumstances Are Desperate Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 23, 2004

Connecting with God’s abundance is often missed out in our world that believes in hoarding

When circumstances are desperate A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck and everyone inside dies. When they get to meet their Maker, because of the grief they have experienced, He decides to grant them one wish each before they enter Heaven. They’re all lined up, and God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgive Endlessly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

Forgiving endlessly is the doorway to spiritual breakthroughs, and may be the missing link in your search for spiritual power.

“Forgive Endlessly” (Luke 17:1-10) Welcome to FFC’s 50-Day Adventure! And our journey begins with a close look inside the issue of forgiveness. In fact, I’ve come to believe that few things are as hard to do as forgive. Yes, forgiveness is probably the single, most difficult thing to do. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Doors

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Doors represent either opportunities or obstacles. Day by day we are dealing with entering and exiting.

Doors I. Introduction When you begin to actually survey, examine, take stock of life you suddenly realize that when you boil it down and get it down to the very basic reality you find that on a day to day basis life simply boils down to doors. We are constantly dealing with doors. We are dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal