Sermons on Opportunities:

Seize The Day

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 8, 2005

Now is our opportunity to be reconciled to God, and we need to take it.

Dead Poets Society is, I think, one of the best films of all time. In his first lesson with his senior class, the rather eccentric but very inspiring English teacher John Keating, played by Robin Williams, takes the boys into the foyer outside the classroom where he asks one lad by the name of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Love The Lord

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 16, 2005

As Christians we cease every opportunity to display our love for the Lord.

"I Love the Lord" Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Introduction: I. Real Christian faith lies, not in outward Christian observances but in the reality of inward religious experience. a. It is not enough just to have a church home and go to church, but the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Lutheran

He Gave Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2009

He gave! He gave us a new opportunity to be with Him FOREVER!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to take a moment to think about some words that you associate with the word love. • Last week we gleaned from John 3:16 that our God loves. One of the things that I think of when I think of the word love is GIVING. • My friend Billy appeared to be a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Saving Us Is All God's Idea"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2012

A sermon about God's saving work in Christ, and our opportunity to be transformed.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “Saving Us Is All God’s Idea” In trying to follow directions to get to a certain place, have you ever turned down the wrong road and kept going happily for a long time… …believing that you were going in the right direction? Perhaps it was dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Fireproof Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm.

Fireproof Faith February 15, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:13-31 Supplemental Passage: ’Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Test Of The Talents

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2017

What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.

"The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015

A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry Acts 6:8-15 (January 2023) There are certain people throughout the history of this church who have left a lasting legacy. There are others that I never had the privilege to meet because they went to glory long before I arrived. But their stories, legacies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping What You Sow In Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 6, 2024

In relationships, we have the opportunity to sow seeds of love, kindness, and compassion.

As believers, we understand that our actions have consequences. This principle is beautifully illustrated in Galatians 6:7-8, which says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 18:19

Why Do We Take An Offering Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

we ask the question: Why? Why do we provide the opportunity for us to give financially? Equally as important, why do we give of our offerings when we have the opportunity?

Date Preached _________ Where Preached ___________ Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Take up an Offering Each Week? 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 When things are tight financially, you do what you have to do. A particular circus was having a bad year, and one Friday the owner called his troupe together to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection:a Second Chance At Living

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

What is it that we wish to remind some and inform others concerning Easter Sunday? That it is an opportunity to walk in a new life. It is an opportunity to let go of the past and reach forward to the present. It is a second chance at living.

The Resurrection: A Second Chance At Living Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 17 Introduction Illustrations In the Secret Service A gentleman was in front of a preacher coming out of the church one day. The preacher grabbed him by the hand, pulled him aside and said to him, "You need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Persuaded?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2009

In these very troubled times everything that can be shaken will be shaken. This is not a cause for fear but an opportunity grow in grace and truth, as well as an opportunity to increase in confidence as we see God’s absolute faithfulness revealed toward

Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39. nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Persuasion - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Continue To Bless America

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Liberty is not the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to please to do what is right.

" Blessed is the nation who’s God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance" Psalms 33:12 Introduction: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist