Sermons on Opportunity: showing 1,771-1,785 of 45,760

Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012

The story of The Good Samaritan is a perfect illustration of HIV/AIDS in our society today. God has given the Church the power to heal and He has equipped us to walk in the power of our calling and anointing.

Sermon Title: Who Left HIV/AIDS Lying in the Streets? Scripture Framework: Read Luke 10:30-37 [The Good Samaritan] Opening: Every year in March, thousands of communities celebrate the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. It is a time in which churches and other faith-based ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 7 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What’s the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? I know for me the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done was to go swimming in some of the most shark infested waters on earth! It was a total rush! Some people thrive on danger… the adrenaline junkies. Las Vegas ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Promises Of God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Oct 19, 2013

God's promises are wonderful and inspiring. Here are just 4 of the many promises from God we can count on.

II Peter 1:4 Within the scriptures we are able to find more than 10,000 promises from God. In this message, I want to focus our attention on 4 of the promises of God. What is so wonderful about the promises of God is that they are attainable if you will trust fully in God. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Importance Of Missions

1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1966 THE AMERICAN ESPIONAGE TELEVISION SERIES KNOWN AS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAME INTO FRUITION, AND IT INITIALLY AIRED FROM SEPTEMBER OF 1966 UNTIL MARCH OF 1973. THIS MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES CAPTIVATED THE MIND OF ITS VIEWERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE SHOW CHRONICLED THE EXPLOITS OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Fish Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2019

To what extent are you willing to show your love for Christ Jesus?

A Fish Tale John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: From the title of today’s message and the first 14 verses you may be lead to believe this is a story about fishing. However, the opening verses of this passage set the stage for the REAL issue that follows beginning in Verse 15. Here Jesus is “fishing” for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Divine Appointments Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

Have you ever experienced a moment in your life where you felt a sudden sense of purpose or direction?

Have you ever experienced a moment in your life where you felt a sudden sense of purpose or direction? A moment where you knew that God was orchestrating something greater than yourself? This is what we call a divine appointment ,a moment in time where God's plan and purpose intersect with our ...read more

Preach The Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002

Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can I Do To Promote The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 14, 2006

We can promote the gospel by our prayers, our lives, and our words.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL? Colossians 4:2-6 This passage talks about the two spiritual disciplines that Christians have the most guilt about: prayer and witnessing. Most of us struggle to faithfully pray and witness. My purpose today is not to make you feel guiltier. My purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007

Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Harvest You Are Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015

What is the harvest you are waiting for? What is the Harvest that you want to celebrate?

Why do Christians celebrate Harvest? The simple answer is, it is an opportunity for us to thank God for everything He has blessed us with. In Old Testament times there were three major festivals where the Jewish people took the opportunity to thank God for blessing them. The first festival was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Face Of Fortune: Barabbas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2012

The face of Barabbas is truly the face of good fortune. Never has a better thing happened to a man on the day of his expected crucifixion. Jesus of Nazareth probably died on the cross that was prepared for Jesus Barabbas.

4-08-03 The Face of Fortune: Barabbas Text: Now the governor's custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration--anyone they wanted…Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to be taken away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 17, 2001

Are you in His will?

The Will of God We have made the will of God into something mystical and foggy. Therefore we are always looking for it, guessing about it, worrying that we missed, etc. I believe that we miss the specific will of God in our lives because we are ignorant or disobedient to His general will. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wide Open

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

What would it look like if you took yourself off of cruise control and began to live life pedal to the metal serving with all your heart? It would be living Wide Open.

Living Wide Open Acts 13:36 Recently sharing our church story with two church leaders from another local church. They asked "how did you raise all that money?" I never really thought of it that way. I didn’t know we had a choice of whether or not to raise the money we needed to do what God told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Force That Shakes The World

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009

Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God