Sermons on Opportunity:

A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015

God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011

Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Places Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 22, 2010

This life gives us a temporary opportunity to trade our old life for a new one in Christ - all because He traded places with us by dying on the cross.

Trading Places James 1:9-11 9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hero Or Zero?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014

We have opportunities to be influencers for God or against him. Rehoboam chose his own way over God's and missed out on being a hero to the people of Israel.

1. Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 4, 2018

Having dealt with many questions, and silencing His accusers, Jesus did not remain silent. He seized the opportunity to ask some questions regarding their view of Him.

Confronting the Skeptics Mark 12: 35-40 Our text today immediately follows the question Jesus was asked by one of the scribes regarding the Greatest Commandment. Having pleased this particular scribe with His answer, the remainder of those present were reluctant to challenge Jesus any further. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Is Living

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Forgiveness cause us to live in victory instead of the burden of guilt or shame. knowing hurting people hurt people we see an opportunity to love like Christ.

Forgiving is living Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Prayer- Introduction- Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.” This verse does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Global And Local: Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 11, 2017

We should constantly ask God to reveal to us those ways in which we may be overlooking the opportunities to be like Christ and Mary in our daily lives.

Thursday of second week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Many people think that Jesus made up the parables, that He was a kind of novelist. I belong to a school of thought that sees Jesus as one acutely aware of what is going on around him, and who understands as nobody else does what is behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Choices: The Power Of The Little

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2017

There is a special promise to those faithful in the little things. Little things could open the doors to greater things... This SMALL open door could be the opportunity to the heart of God.

CHOICES? THE HARVEST OF LITTLE BITS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. CHOICES AND ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The New Year Holds Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2017

The desperate times in which we live provides some of the greatest opportunities to advance the Faith. Now is the time for the faithful to seize the initiative and push back against the night.

“I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] “X-rays will prove to be a hoax!” So said Lord Kelvin, president of the Royal Society, in 1883. “Louis Pasteur’s theory of germs is ridiculous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Banquet 2012

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25

Denomination: *other

Expectation, Potential, The Mantle (1)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Before us sets a great opportunity... there rest a dormant potential of the MANTLE OF GOD. Let us study the call of God on ELISHA. Will we grow or stay the same?

EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL, THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #1) God is looking for opportunities to reveal Himself to mankind. Seems we want to yield to opposition and limit the HAND OF GOD… we are weak, BUT GOD IS STRONG! God’s eyes are running to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 68:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Ways Off Of The Road To Hell!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 3, 2019

Ways off of the Road to Hell!God has opportunities along the way to take us off of the road to hell to the road that eventually leads to Him and eternal life.

Ways off of the Road to Hell! God has opportunities along the way to take us off of the road to hell to the road that eventually leads to Him and eternal life. (Mat 7:13 KJV) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Joel 3:14, John 14:27, John 10:10

The Church In The Next Generation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teach It!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2024

Sometimes people describe a relationship with God as “better felt than told” - but as we read the Scriptures we see that people were teaching the Gospel at every opportunity.

Teach It! Acts 8 Introduction Sometimes people describe a relationship with God as “better felt than told” - but as we read the Scriptures we see that people were teaching the Gospel at every opportunity. This often resulted in people becoming followers of Jesus. 3,000 did in Acts 2, and in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ