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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "slavery To Sin"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,975 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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    "don't Miss It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    A sermon about the opportunity to be blessed by God by blessing others.

    This sermon is based in large part on a sermon by Rev. Tom Long given in 2016 called "The Open Window" “Don’t Miss It” Luke 16:19-31 What are we to make of this parable? What do you think Jesus wants us to get out of it? The word “parable” is kind of hard to define. It means a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,513 views

    Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015
     | 2,784 views

    We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    We All Have A Second (Or A Third . . . Or Fourth) Chance

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 30, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,930 views

    Jesus gives us lots of opportunities to join him

    John 21:1-19 This story of the final appearance of Jesus to his disciples took place a couple weeks after Easter; the disciples seemed at wit’s end… Jesus has died, they were not really sure about the resurrection (even though they have seen the risen Christ once or twice). But they were still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,957 views

    When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

    Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Rush To Judgment Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

    A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,515 views

    The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

    Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,847 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can Do All Things, Even Build A Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    A sermon looking at the hazards and opportunities as we start a building program

    “I CAN DO ALL THINGS, EVEN BUILD A CHURCH!” Acts 16:22-30; 2 Tim 3:12. Some of you might be wondering about the title of this message in relation to the Scripture passage. Normally, a message with this title would be associated with Philippians 4: 13 where at the end of a discussion about financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    The Hand That Rules The World

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Offer Up Your Best Now

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,428 views

    Offering up the best you can and seize the opportunity to it now.

    Mark 14:3-11 OFFER UP YOUR BEST NOW Jesus was having a meal in the house of Simon the Leper. A woman brought a very special gift to Jesus. Her expression of love caused a great stir among the people watching. Jesus was touched by the acts of devotion and said, "...whatever the gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ryan Reed avatar

    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,882 views

    Luke gives us an opportunity to hear Christ teach on gratitude.

    Attitude of Gratitude Luke 7:36–50 A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What We Can Learn From Pilate

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,280 views

    Message about how Pilate handled his opportunity with Jesus.

    What We Can Learn from Pilate Matthew 27:11-26 October 4, 2009 Me: One of my favorite phrases in life is, “Been there, done that.” My favorite variation of that is, “Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.” I’m not entirely sure what the last part means, but that’s okay – it sounds cool. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Its Ok. To Love.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,892 views

    Love is an opportunity to deliver ones soul to another for safe keeping.

    Its OK. To Love. There are many occasions in our life that we love someone dearly. Sometimes it the first person that we see and sometimes we must hunt most of our lives to find that special someone. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal