Sermons on Opportunities:

Mary’s Testimony Of God’s Work Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2024

We must live to show others who He is to us, to show what He is doing! Christmas is the PERFECT opportunity to show people God’s mercy & love because what He has done demonstrates how He feels about His creation!

2024 Christmas Series – Part 1 Sermon 1 – Mary’s Testimony of God’s Work Luke 1:39-55 Introduction - This morning, we enter the season historically called Advent -- Might ask, “What is Advent?” Comes from Latin word, “Adventus” -- In its original form, Advent means "coming" or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, John 8:58, John 3:30, Matthew 5:6, Exodus 6:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Way To Paradise

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 12, 2025

Like the two thieves on the cross we too have an opportunity while we are still alive and here on earth to choose to be with the Lord or ask for some more of the world. These are two very different destinies and either of the choices have eternal consequences. I hope you will choose Jesus!

Journey with me if you will to the Spring of AD 29. The day started early. It was about half past six on Friday morning. The purple robe was ripped off Jesus’ badly beaten body and a crown of thorns was placed on his head. He was clothed again with his own blood-stained, garment and led to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Anglican

So Why Is Jesus Stopping In The Middle Of The Road And Facing Me?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2025

Here's another opportunity to put yourself in another’s position, and it is critical. You have been following Jesus, for several days or months or years. He is going to Jerusalem with this vast mob following Him, including you. He stops. He turns around.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s suppose you have what you think is a good idea, but you wonder whether other people will agree with you. If your primary concern is to avoid public scorn or controversy or losing a valuable part of your business, you are in need of prudence. You are asking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:3-6, Psalm 90:12-14, Psalm 90:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:12-17, Philemon 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Reasoning With An Unreasonable King (1 Samuel 24:1-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 9, 2024

David's journey to the throne seemed to stop when he found himself in a cave hiding from King Saul's army. David had an opportunity to kill Saul. However, he handled it in a way that demonstrated both his godly character and leadership.

We have followed the life of David from the time where he was a shepherd boy tending the flocks of his family to the battlefields of Israel. He has matured from a boy into a man, killing a giant, winning the heart of the nation, and developing into a man of God. He had reached the pinnacles of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 23:14, Romans 12:19-21, Proverbs 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 12 - What Is Our Identity? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 26, 2024

When Jonah revealed his true identity, the other seafarers must have been astounded. We as a church are called to let the world know that the God we believe and worship is the true and living God, creator of heaven and earth and let’s not miss the opportunity to do so.

We read in Jonah 1:8, Then the men said to Jonah, "It is your fault that this terrible thing is happening to us. Tell us, what have you done? What is your job? Where do you come from? What is your country? Who are your people?" (ERV) The word of God came to Jonah to go to Nineveh, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:8-9, Genesis 14:13, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 39:14, Exodus 12:12, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Participation In The Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Since we are God’s method, we need to be aware of God’s process. Sometimes He uses us to cultivate the soil of people’s lives. Other times, we have the opportunity to sow by sharing the gospel message. And, on occasion, we have the privilege of partici

Participating in the Process Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/01 I want to begin with a test this morning. Q: Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on earth? A: Mount Everest, it just hadn’t been discovered. Q: A child is born in Boston to parents who were both born in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sold Out

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. John the Beloved labeled him

SOLD OUT SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 26:15 INTRODUCTION No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24, Zechariah 11:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Prevailing Power Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 22, 2003

1st of 4 sermons on the stewardship of Life: God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine.

Slide 1 God’s Prevailing Power Will Set You Free photo of hand holding a rock God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine. On the way in this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 11:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Years Resolution... "Live Life Like You Were Dying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 22, 2014

It's not enough for us to get the realization..to live like we were dying We need to come to the realization… To live like those around us were dying... And that they don't have to die without the opportunity of knowing Jesus..cause we know the way.

New Years Resolution... "Live life like You Were Dying" 2 Peter 3:10-11 MSG But when the Day of God’s Judgment does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will collapse with a thunderous bang, everything disintegrating in a huge conflagration, earth and all its works exposed to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Custom Designed For His Purpose

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 10, 2021

If God gave you the opportunity to write on your own tombstone what you did from the time of your conversion unto death would there be anything God-honorable you could write? I implore you to learn and use your gifts for God's glory!

What can I do? 1 Corinthians 12:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Has God ever made a mistake? When He created the heavens, and the earth were they not a product of divine perfection (Genesis 1)? Do not the infinite complexities of this universe (Job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful To God For All His Benefits

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 23, 2019

Psalm 103 has much to say to us about being thankful to God. What I would like to do this morning is talk about some verses and then give us an opportunity to praise God for these things and offer Him our thanks and our elders will pray for us as well.

THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL HIS BENEFITS PSALM 103:1-22 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… Warning Labels (p) [Images of Funny Warning Labels 1-11] Some of these warning labels are funnier than others. Others of them make you think as to why the label had to be created… probably because someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Poor Widow's Offering Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 3, 2015

Today we’ll learn a significant lesson from a seemingly insignificant person. If not for Jesus pointing her out, the act of the poor widow would’ve escaped everyone’s notice and the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson would’ve been lost.

THE POOR WIDOW’S OFFERING (Mark 12:41-44) Today we’ll learn a significant lesson from a seemingly insignificant person. If not for Jesus pointing her out, the act of the poor widow would’ve escaped everyone’s notice and the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Why Are Bad Things Happening To Good People? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 9, 2019

Trying to get even with the enemy will turn a simple lesson in humility into a huge humiliation which is never God's plan for us. So the sooner we walk away from our oppressor without any retaliation; the sooner we give God the opportunity to right the wrong.

God created a special place for his beloved children: the garden of Eden where we were meant to have an eternal fellowship with him. He made us after his own image and decorated us with his own attributes such as the ability to think; reason; speak; create; love; increase; experience the many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

God's Crybaby

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2020

The wickedness witnessed in contemporary society breaks the heart of the follower of Christ, just as such evil breaks the heart of the Saviour.

“‘The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.’ For the wound of the daughter of my people is my heart wounded; I mourn, and dismay has taken hold on me. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist