Sermons about Seizing Opportunity

It's My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

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Life, it is a fragile thing that is GOD-GIVEN! It takes time to bring about a new life, and yet one can lose it with or without any reason (time is not in our grasp).

IT'S MY LIFE!!© What is life? Life, it is a fragile thing that is GOD-GIVEN! It takes time to bring about a new life, and yet one can lose it with or without any reason (time is not in our grasp). Life, it is not the day u were born or the day u die, it is the simply the "DASH" in-between those ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Obstacles Become Opportunities

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 5, 2002

based on 117 ratings

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Four people-principles to help us turn stress into success!

1 Corinthians 16:8,9 - "But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has been opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." USA Today published the results of the following Hilton survey in January 2001: Percentage of Americans who say they: Need more fun: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 23, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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God wants us to make the most of every oportunity to give him credit and to serve our fellow man.

In 1985, in only his second season in the NFL, Dan Marino made it to the Superbowl. Despite throwing for over three hundred yards and a touchdown, Marino’s Miami Dolphins lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16. Marino felt bad, but he wasn’t devastated. He was one of the most promising talents in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

New Year, New Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001

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A call to open our eyes to the possibilities of the New Year.

New Year, New Beginnings Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are, on the brink of a brand new year, and for you purists out there, a new millenium. As is traditional for this time, we take time to reflect on the last year, and to make promises to do better this year. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ordinary Opportunities To Offer The Unordinary

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Sep 4, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Everyday ordinary opportunities present themselves to us to offer the unordinary touch of God.

Look back over this day and ask yourself … "What did I do with the opportunities God gave me?" You might ask, "What opportunities?" · You work beside the same people day after day. · You walk the hallways with the same people day after day. Ziggy cartoon … "Opportunity, knocked while you were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

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A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Opportunity Is Bald From Behind

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 25, 2009

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This is a short devotional talk beginning with the Greek god Kairos, who represents the fleeting nature of opportunity, and using an understanding of Kairos to inform our reading of Ephesians 5:8-20 where Paul presents several things that are urgent for C

In Greek, there are at least a couple of different words that mean “Time.” - Kronos – This is the word you use when you talk about the clock. It is a sequential word, where we get words like “Chronology” or “Chronological”. It’s a word about Order. - Kairos – This is the word I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Most Of Our Opportunities

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

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Our time on this earth is limited. Let us make the most of every opportunity

Make the MOST of our Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-17 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (KJV) 15So be careful how you live. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Opportunities God Brings Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

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Part 3 in a stewardship series. This sermon covers our faithful ministry.

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Part 3 Seeing the Opportunities God Brings November 22, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Let’s look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to discover 3 truths and then make 4 applications of truth. 3 Truths 1. Everybody has a role to play a. All the nations will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Soul-Winning Opportunities And Prayer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

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A list of ways to win souls and the prayer power necessary for success

’Souls for Jesus’ I. SOULWINNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supplying Names of Lost Souls: Friends/Neighbors/ Fellow-Workers/Acquaintances 2. Two by Two Soul-winning/Witnessing/’Silent’ Partner 3. Giving Tracts/Church Literature to Lost Souls 4. Inviting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Possible Reasons For Missing The Opportunity Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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Reasons for why some people miss the opportunity.

Possible Reasons for Missing the Opportunity I was too impressed in letting people know what it is to miss the opportunity and therefore as a continuation of the previous sermon I want to take up on this issue of the possible reasons. To explain this I have taken the parable of Jesus in the book ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 8, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Opportunities in life are not to be missed since it might bring in unexpected blessing.

The sermon that I want to preach to you today will be on “Making the most of every Opportunity.” I remember someone tell me about the Japanese culture of eating, their ways of doing it will surely give an insight into how best we make use of the opportunity. When they sit around the table, they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeeming The Time - Pray For The Opportunity

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

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How many times, or even years, have you been praying for a loved one to come to Christ? Paul says, 'don't give up'. This is a message of encouragement and lessons learned from Paul about taking opportunities to share Christ with those around you.

2011.10.23.Redeeming the Time William Akehurst HSWC Colossians 4:2-6, 17 Ephesians 5:15-16 How many times have you prayed for something and given up? Have you ever grown tired of praying for someone or something. Colossians 4:2 Paul says, ‘keep at it’. Continue in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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