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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Living Life To The Full Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,032 views

    Since life is short and unpredictable, enjoy your life, but don't waste it.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TIME AND CHANCE What if you knew you were going to die in 30 days? How would your life change? Probably you would try to make the most of each of your last 30 days. The truth is that each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For A Clean Stall

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

    I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,509 views

    Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

    Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    Seize The Moment Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Mar 19, 2017
     | 20,392 views

    If we fail to seize our God-given moment, we can lose opportunities to be successful, opportunities to witness, and opportunities for salvation.

    Seize the Moment YOLO Part 3 Luke 9:59-62 We are currently going through the message series: YOLO. “You only live once.” It is true that we only live once. However, what does this imply? The Bible is very clear on this. We only live once, therefore, we must live our one and only life ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,065 views

    This message is about whether we can ready ourselves for the New Year, even with all the uncertainty. It looks at the time and opportunities we have, and knowing God's will through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    Are We Ready Ephesians 5:15-18 Today’s message is to answer the question, “Are we ready for the coming new year?” And then, what are we expecting given the uncertainty surrounding this current pandemic? I heard a story of a son who had called his parents to wish them a Happy New Year. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Life Boat Lessons

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 20, 2017
     | 10,336 views

    The importance of opportunity.

    "Life Boat Lessons" Genesis 6:1-22, 7:1-17 Genesis 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:36-43 - Hell, God’s Waste Management Centre - Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,624 views

    It is a sickly, acrid, repulsive stench that makes you curl your face into an involuntary grimace and hold your nose. In the Valley of Hinnom, outside Jerusalem, refuse is burned continually day and night. Jesus uses it as a picture of Hell.

    Matthew 13:36-43 - HELL, GOD’S WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE - Part 11 I watch as hell is washed inland with the momentum of an earthquake behind it, a wave of burning cars, buildings and debri. And in its wake the devastation of thousands lost. Earthquake, tsunami, nuclear explosion. In the Valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    Caring Matters- Ripples

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 23, 2021
     | 19,726 views

    Praying without caring is a waste of words. We must first care then we pray.

    Every Year over 2 million people die from AIDS There are over 246 million people with diabetes in the world today Over 3.5 children die from malnutrition annually Approximately 1 million people commits suicide each year. Every 40 seconds someone commits suicide. With these sorts of statistics there ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023
     | 4,574 views

    Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

    Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Moths And Money Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,523 views

    What we treasure on earth will ultimately waste away, our relationship with Christ will not.

    Moths and Money November 18, 2007 Matthew 6:19-34 A few years ago, there was a really popular evening game show. It was on television every night. It’s not as popular, but still on television. The host was Regis Philbin and it’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Every night we would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam Hunsu avatar

    Prayer Against Destiny And Potential Wasters

    Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,640 views

    There are powers whose mission is to make sure peoples destiny and potential are wasted or render useless in life.

    There are powers whose mission is to make sure peoples destiny and potential are wasted or render useless in life. Your potential is your God giving abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. While your destiny is your hidden power believed to control what will happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Cripple.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Those who take the opportunity to pray and take it seriously, will have opportunities to serve.

    The cripple. Acts 3. 10/22/03 The first miracle of healing recorded of the early church in the book of Acts took place when Peter and John had an encounter with a cripple at the temple in Jerusalem. At the 9th hour, Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray. Those who take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Person I’m Designed To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 18, 2010
     | 6,957 views

    Speaking about a Wasted or wise life, this message calls us to examine ourselves.

    The Person I’m Designed to Be James 1:22-25 * Have you ever taken a few minutes to consider this question? “What am I really designed to be?” Think about it this way, according to Jeremiah 1:4-5, the same God who designed the entire universe is the one who formed you in your mother’s womb. (Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Takes You The Long Way

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 311 views

    The long way is never wasted time. It is a route of divine protection, preparation, and positioning.

    WHEN GOD TAKES YOU THE LONG WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:17-18 Key Verse: “So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” (Exodus 13:18, NIV) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 8:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Three Years To Bear Fruit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015
     | 5,821 views

    To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) 5:16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Colossians 4:

    I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal