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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Open Doors Of Opportunity (1) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2014
     | 4,132 views

    Churches can be missional (other-centered) or tribal (self-centered). This first lesson reminds us of the need for awareness of others and opportunities to act on their behal -- in word and in deed.

    Before we have our lesson this morning, there are two things I want to bring to your attention for PRAYER. 1. On September 21, there will be a Satanic Meeting in OKC at the Civic Center a. One purpose is to perform blasphemous acts directed against b. Another purpose is God their attempt to combat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Door Of Opportunity Can Be Missed

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 2,148 views

    Many people fail to properly respond to great opportunities waiting a convenient season. Today is the day of salvation. Seize the moment!

    Subject: "Opportunity Missed" Text: Acts 24:22-27 “At that point Felix, who was quite familiar with the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “Wait until Lysias, the garrison commander, arrives. Then I will decide the case.” He ordered an officer[d] to keep Paul in custody but to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Make The Most Of Your Opportunities!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2022
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     | 3,720 views

    What is the value of a seed? We worry about the harvest of today... God is more concerned about the seeds we plant today. If we plant there will be a harvest.

    MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITIES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US ASK AN EASY QUESTION… WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED? Profit potential --- bushel potential? Truck potential? Let us calculate 15,000 seeds per acre… the return is huge… A SEED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stolen - Pt. 2 - Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,297 views

    Have you ever experienced theft? Something that is rightfully yours taken? This year, during Christmas, it is time to get those things back!

    Sermon Bumper Opportunities I. Introduction UPS expects to deliver 750 million packages this season, up from 500 million five years ago. The parcel service typically ships more than 19 million packages a day. But between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, that daily volume nearly doubles. What also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Never Missed An Opportunity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 21, 2019
     | 2,419 views

    Jesus never missed an opportunity to use daily events as a way to reach the hearts of His listeners.

    Tuesday of the 25th Week in Course This short Gospel given to us by St. Luke has parallel stories in the other Synoptics, and the amount of ink that has been spilled over the years by interpreters must run to the thousands of liters. I have had experience of anti-Catholic acquaintances throwing ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Never Miss A Genuine Opportunity

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,144 views

    Don't Miss the Opportunity to Follow Jesus

    Based on a true story, the movie Coach Carter shows Samuel L. Jackson taking over as coach of the Richmond High basketball team. His players are unruly, disrespectful, failing their classes, and destined for lives of crime and disappointment. By following his tough style of coaching, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Chaos We Find Opportunity...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2020
     | 3,604 views

    DO WE KNOW GOOD COMES OUT OF BAD? Let us look at an onion and the ring within a ring. This crushing does not have to crush you. Peel the layer away.

    IN THE CHAOS COMES THE OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have used the onion many times in my 40 years of full time ministry. The onion can be a powerful tool in the lessons of the struggles and chaos. Martin Luther King once stated: Seems we can learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,560 views

    Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

    We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Something: What's In Your Hand?

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,528 views

    “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.”

    DO SOMETHING #3: WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? INTRO TO TOPIC: As we’ve been talking about doing something in our world, the first place we should start is in our own back yard – in our own church! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keep Pressing On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 113 views

    God invites us to move forward with Him, leaving the past behind and focusing on Christ, trusting His presence and grace for every step.

    There’s a reason your heart quickens whenever you sense a fresh start. New mercies. New morning. New possibilities. Like a runner at the starting line, leaning forward, muscles ready, eyes fixed—something inside you says, "There’s more ahead." You were made for forward motion with Christ. You were ...read more

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    Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

    Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Service Required Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 21, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    To fulfill the mission from God that He has given us, we have responsibilities that are essential to our being successful. Jesus not only talked about these, but He exampled them for us to follow. One of those responsibilities is for us to serve others.

    On a Mission from God – Service Required John 13:1-17 Service is required because it Speaks love to others Teaches Humility to us Leads others by example Slide Good morning. Easter is right around the corner, just 3 weeks away! As we approach the time we celebrate the resurrection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking Wisely In A Time-Obsessed World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,599 views

    In Ephesians 5:15-16, we find a call to live wisely and make the most of every opportunity in a world that can often distract us with its busyness.

    "Walking Wisely in a Time-Obsessed World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the wisdom-filled words of Ephesians 5:15-16 from the New Living Translation: "So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Patriotism

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2025
     | 576 views

    We Christians live in the world as exiles from Heaven. While in the world, we are to pray for the welfare of our nation, glorifying God by how we lives in the midst of a darkened world.

    “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” [1] This world is not my home I'm just a-passin’ through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    The Joy Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,080 views

    A different message on JOY (the theme of the third week of Advent) that focuses on joy that comes from serving God.

    It’s the 3rd week of Advent – have you been keeping up at home? I hope so. Today’s topic is JOY. Just as in the past weeks with peace and hope, JOY is a huge subject that we will barely scratch the surface of today. But I want to use a great story from John 4 to show you one way that Jesus said you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist