Sermons on Opportunity To Serve:

The Main Purpose Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 6, 2021

While Jesus healed the sick and delivered the demon-possessed at every opportunity, that was not his main purpose. His main purpose was to preach.

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2025

Worship God in the midst of your shipwreck, thank Him for the good He is doing in your life, and allow it to be an opportunity for great joy!

SHIPWRECK Text: Acts 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Shipwreck Flooded by the wind of doubt Shipwreck It seems there will be no way out Stranded in a wretched place Where is the grace that once could be found? (Shipwreck, Paul Clark). 2. So far, we have talked about God being with us in the storm. But is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Unlocks Divine Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

Divine favour is a supernatural key that God uses to open doors of opportunity, promotion, and blessings that human effort alone cannot achieve.

THE GOD WHO UNLOCKS DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13 KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Time Of Your Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

The time of visitation is a divine opportunity, a sacred window when God steps into the affairs of His people. It is a time of remembrance, mercy, and breakthrough.

THE TIME OF YOUR VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:41-44 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 102:13, John 5:1-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when heaven intervenes in the affairs of men. These moments are what Scripture calls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Year, The New You: Stepping Into God’s Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on embracing the new year as an opportunity to leave the past behind, renew your mindset, and step into God’s best plans.

THE NEW YEAR, THE NEW YOU: STEPPING INTO GOD’S BEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Need Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To make an urgent call for repentance and turning to God, emphasizing the power of Jesus and the need to seize the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Him.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving headfirst into a message that's as urgent as it is timeless. It's about the need for repentance, the power of Jesus, and the urgency of now. The late, great Christian author, Leonard Ravenhill once said, "The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Topics: Repentance

Are You Ready? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of Jesus' power to heal, the necessity of faith to receive healing, and the opportunities God gives us to receive healing.

Hey Church family! We're diving into John 5:2-8 today, a passage that speaks volumes about the power and compassion of our Savior. As we look at this Scripture, we're going to be exploring three key themes: The Power of Jesus to Heal, The Need for Faith to Receive Healing, and The Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Topics: Healing

A Reminder To The People Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges as opportunities to deepen our faith and reliance on God, who promises to be with us in all circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful that you are here today, that you have chosen to gather in this holy place and to be in fellowship with one another. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, and it is in His name that we come together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Topics: God's Presence, Challenges, Life

Adversity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's trials as opportunities for growth and transformation, urging faith, patience, and prayer for wisdom during these challenging times.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, a place where we can pause, reflect, and find solace in the midst of life's storms. Today, we find ourselves standing at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Adversity

Impact Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities for generosity, and highlighting seven ways to bless others.

We are in the final week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

"I Want That Mountain!" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2016

Caleb was resolute in his faith and objectives. He shows us that life is a matter of perspective. Where others saw obstacles, he saw opportunities.

When I was in high school in New Jersey, I attended a church whose youth leader loved to sing an old-timey chorus: “I want that mountain, I want that mountain; where the milk and honey flow, where the grapes of Eschol grow. I want that mountain, I want that mountain, the mountain that the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Congregational

Our Great Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011

Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

“Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

Connecting With God In 2016 Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 5, 2016

We cannot survive in isolation. We cannot serve in isolation. We must be connected, first with God and then with others.

Faith Bible Church’s focus for 2015 was on “Discipleship.” This was part of the Mission emphasis as we formulated a mission statement based on Matthew 18:19-20. Today, I am introducing our 2016 theme. This is fitting because today is our first Sunday of the New Year!. The theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"jesus The Word" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon is on Jesus as the Word, and also serves as an introduction to this series of sermons from the Gospel of John

JESUS THE WORD John 1:1-5; 9-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 17, 2021 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/DX3V10YV3jw INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to begin a series of messages on the Gospel of John. 2.) This is a series of messages for the entirety of 2021, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ