Sermons on Seizing Opportunity:

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2021

Religious history shows that God periodically sends spiritual stirrings! But Charles Finney proved that God is ready to send His Spirit when the conditions for revival are right. We must seize these seasons of refreshing to bring revival to our world.

TIMES OF REFRESHING Acts 3:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, ma’am?" asks the lawyer. "Is it true," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No More Excuses

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 19, 2007

Life is filled with opportunities and adventures with our name written on it. We must choose to go after these wonderful opportunities and leave behind the excuses as to why we cannot accomplish something.

NO MORE EXCUSES MATTHEW: 25:14-30 I HAVE ONLY JUST A MINUTE, ONLY SIXTY SECONDS IN IT. FORCED UPON ME, CAN’T REFUSE IT, DIDN’T SEEK IT, DIDN’T CHOOSE IT, BUT IT’S UP TO ME TO USE IT. I MUST SUFFER, IF I LOOSE IT, GIVE ACCOUNT, IF I ABUSE IT. IT’S ONLY JUST A MINUTE, BUT ETERNITY IS IN IT . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Our Faith On Display

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 10, 2017

The early church faced great adversity, but also enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to share the Gospel. We too must seek out opportunities to be an effective witness, putting our faith on display.

Putting our Faith on Display 1 Peter 3: 8-11 As we continue our series in 1 Peter, we need to be reminded of the volatile environment in which the believers existed. Sever persecution had forced many of them from their homes in and around Jerusalem. They were scattered throughout various regions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Message Of Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 1, 2013

IN THIS PASSAGE WE FIND PAUL AND BARNABAS WITH THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY THEIR IN CYPRUS. PAUL AND BARNABAS ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE AND AWAIT THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY. AFTER THE READING OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES, THEY ARE ASKED IF

THE FIRST MESSAGE OF PAUL Acts 13:13-43 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Baptist

New Year 2022 Aspiring In Bleak Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 24, 2021

The New Year is an opportunity not only for us to improve our physical health, it is also an opportunity for us to develop our spiritual health and thus experience His joy between and around the gloom.

2022: Aspiring in Bleak Times (Psalm 16) 1. Some people observe New Year’s traditions, others do not. Joey Adams shares his blessing for the New Year with us: “May all your troubles last as long as your resolutions.” 2. Someone defined a New Year’s resolution as “something that goes in one year ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons On Jude Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2018

They left their own habitation (in heaven). This seems to imply that they had invaded the territory of others, and attempted to seize control of it. They lived in heaven; all bright and glorious, as opposed to the "darkness" to which they now are doomed.

Part 4 (2/27/18) But left their own habitation (in heaven). This seems to imply that they had invaded the territory and responsibility of others, and attempted to seize control of it. They lived in heaven; all bright and glorious, as opposed to the "darkness" to which they now are doomed. Their ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry's Twisted Journey? Don't Miss It!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

It can be easy to miss our opportunities before us. You are not an accident. Follow a good Godly teacher...

DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOTAL VICTORY... SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY THE WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOU... THE JOURNEY WILL BE TWISTED, BUT YOU WILL TRAVEL FROM AN UNKNOWN FARM BOY TO ONE OF THE GREATEST PROPHETS OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For The Lost

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 13, 2008

Who’s on your prayer list? We spend more time praying for the saved who are sick than for the unsaved who are lost ... more time trying to keep the saints out of Heaven than the lost out of Hell.

Praying for the Lost Matthew 9:35-38 Billy Graham once said that he estimated that only 5% of believers had ever shared the gospel message of salvation with someone else. Evidently, a young fellow named Jim did not want to be left out of that group. Having lived in Orlando, FL all of his life, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

More Than We Bargained For Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

What happens when we try to bargain with God? We get more than we bargained for! We get to build our character, confront our past, and learn how to cope with difficult people.

MORE THAN WE BARGAINED FOR—Genesis 29:1-30:24 The young man gets into the car, and hits the steering wheel with his palm. His girlfriend—the light of his life—has dumped him. How could God let this happen? He has loved her well, and honored God in his courtship. What has it gotten him? The man ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dear Pastor

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

A letter to Servants of GOD

So, your church was closed and I see that the activities of your church are not only being regulated but closely monitored.  Don't tell me you're surprised!  You didn't see this coming?  Come on! Anyway, be encouraged, the church will be re-opened but since you did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:23

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD

BIG IDEA: APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD INTRODUCTION: OT context = Jerusalem as the center of worship with the Temple as the House of God; Dispensational approach will see Jerusalem again prominent in the context of worship in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Love The Lord

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 16, 2005

As Christians we cease every opportunity to display our love for the Lord.

"I Love the Lord" Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Introduction: I. Real Christian faith lies, not in outward Christian observances but in the reality of inward religious experience. a. It is not enough just to have a church home and go to church, but the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Paradox Of Manure Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007

It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Nazarene

A Heart For Soul

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

Christians have a duty to evangelise. Every divine encounter is a divine opportunity.

A HEART FOR SOUL ACTS 9:3-4 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Talking of divine appointments? Many Christians are not good at utilizing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Gave Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2009

He gave! He gave us a new opportunity to be with Him FOREVER!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to take a moment to think about some words that you associate with the word love. • Last week we gleaned from John 3:16 that our God loves. One of the things that I think of when I think of the word love is GIVING. • My friend Billy appeared to be a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ