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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "slavery To Sin"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,766 views

    An opportunity to turn back to the God who awaits you.

    “Sold as Slaves to Sin” John 1:29 It doesn’t seem like we hear people talk much about sin anymore. I know it can be a downer of a subject, and we don’t want to over-dwell on it, but we certainly don’t want to pretend it doesn’t exist. I know it exists in my heart, in my life. I know I have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Soul Scrubbing

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,565 views

    Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

    Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is It Worth The Risk?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    Are we making the most of our opportunities?

    IS IT WORTH THE RISK? A guy was talking to his pastor about talents, abilities and natural gifts one morning. He said, “Pastor, I think I have only one talent.” The pastor asked, “What’s your talent? The man said, "I believe I have the gift of criticism." The pastor replied, "Then maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,186 views

    Opportunities - and how we face them

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#6 - Philadelphia March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts QUICK RECAP… Ephesus: Return to the first love Smyrna: Endure through Suffering Pergamum: Remain True to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Amazing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

    Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Facing The Hard Realities Of Life!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,811 views

    Life's difficulties are often disguised opportunities.

    Introduction: Long days of chill had passed when many parts of the world were filled with raucous cheering and strident reveling to celebrate, once again, the best yet conclusive events of the past year – Christmas and New Year. A plethora of jolly greetings filled the air – at homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

    Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Grandparents Day

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2023
     | 3,933 views

    Grandparents have a unique opportunity with their grandchildren.

    Today is National Grandparents Day. Let me tell you a story. One day, Grandpa Henry sat in the park with another old man. Henry discovered that his seventy-five-year-old friend had just married a twenty-five-year-old woman. Grandpa Henry was amazed. "Your wife must be beautiful,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,758 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maximising Divine Chances

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
     | 111 views

    In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil purpose, and to walk in greatness.

    MAXIMISING DIVINE CHANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 10:5, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Night Is Coming When No Man Can Work

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025
     | 442 views

    Jesus’ words remind us that we do not have unlimited time to serve God and impact lives. Night is coming when no man can work—whether through death, old age, or the return of Christ. Now is the time to be diligent, to seek God, and to do His will wholeheartedly.

    NIGHT IS COMING WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 9:4 "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-16, 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Now Is The Hour

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    I’m hoping all of us will enjoy a happy New Year and I believe we will find ourselves off to a good start remembering these words of Paul: Ephesians 5:15-17

    Now Is The Hour 01/01/06 AM Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction Happy New Year! This morning we stand in the threshold of a brand new year. At this time of year it is not uncommon for people to reflect on the year just past. I’m sure you’ve noticed the many magazines and newspapers with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 557 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Simpson avatar

    The Vision Is Jesus

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Two Full Plates Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

    If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist