Sermons about Seizing Opportunity

Is Your Passion Christs Passion

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 28, 2004

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It is an exhortation to seize the opportunity that the Lord has given us in the making of the Passion of the Christ.

Is your Passion Christs Passion The Passion of Christ is the buzz of our time. Nearly a year ago - When I first heard about the film / Before I understood anything about it. Something deep inside of me knew it was different. As the weeks have passed my spirit has soared within me. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Equal Opportunity Gospel

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

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God’s word was valid when it was given to his anointed, God’s word was valid for the previous generations, his word is valid for today, and it will remain valid for whatever generations may still come. God’s word is valid for all nationalities, it is val

Sermon Title: An Equal Opportunity Gospel Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Date: August 3, 2003 Context of Scripture: What are some of the requirements that we have in order for us to listen to someone and really take to heart the things that he saying? I would look at that person’s authority, I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Those Golden Opportunities

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

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Some opportunities may come but once. We need to be able to recognize them and take advantage of the moment.

Many times opportunities come but once. A. Sometimes they get by us because we just aren’t paying attention. 1. Things slip by us when we are intent on our own projects, goals, or activities. B. Then too........we can be attacked, criticized or beat down because of our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

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Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia's Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2002

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Encouragement to walk through every "open door" of opportunity that God gives us for ministry.

WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND WE TELL OURSELVES "I CAN NEVER CHANGE, THAT’S NOT MY STYLE" OR SAY "THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN," WE PRESUME TOO MUCH AND BELIEVE TOO LITTLE. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD RENDERS ALL OF OUR FINAL CONCLUSIONS PREMATURE AND ALL OF OUR TALK ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001

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Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Present Opportunity

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 31, 2001

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There’s no time like the present to be involved in the Kingdom of God!

The Power of a Present Opportunity Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. An ostrich with its head in the sand is just as blind to opportunity as to disaster. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. When one door closes, another opens; but we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005

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Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

When Opportunity Strikes Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2003

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We must have courage to meet the need.

WHEN OPPORTUNITY STRIKES Nehemiah 2:1-8 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO MEET THE NEED. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:1-8 five ways that Nehemiah is readied for the task that is on his heart. The _____ way Nehemiah is readied ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Equal Opportunity Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom Sunday, June 18th, 2005 As we continue our walk through the Book of Matthew, we are going to pick up at the tail end of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. For the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at different parts of this sermon, as Jesus lays out the new laws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What A Great Opportunity! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 19, 2006

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This is 6th in the series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

Anyone else tired of all the road construction going on around here? It’s so frustrating to not be able to go on the street you want to, or to have to wait and wait and wait for your turn to go because of all the new construction. Road blocks and road diversions can be frustrating! Road blocks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reversing Tragedy Into Opportunity

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2010

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When tragedy struck the saints, it is to prove that we are standing on solid ground. Let us see the seven lessons to reverse tragedy into victory.

REVERSING TRAGEDY INTO OPPORTUNITY 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Ki 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. 2Ki 4:2 Elisha replied to her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010

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We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Buying Up Opportunities

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 3, 2011

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Are you making the most of the opportunities God gives you to make a difference in the lives of others?

BUYING UP OPPORTUNITIES Matthew 13:44-46 January 2, 2011 Here we are, our first Sunday together in a brand new year. We’ve had our highs and lows this past year. We’ve experienced God’s grace in our times of grieving, as well as His power and provision on our Big Day this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 27, 2010

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Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements.

Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements. No one ever said that life would not have a few obstacles in it. The thing about obstacles is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:2-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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