Sermons on Seizing Opprtunities:

The Comfort Of His Coming

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 10, 2009

The Church at Thessalonica was struggling with the idea of Christ Second coming and their loved ones that had gone on before them. Paul in this text, gives them comfort on the coming of Christ.

The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thess. 4:13-18 Intro The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are alive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Yolo: You Only Live Once

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 31, 2013

We only have one life to live: What are we doing to make it count for eternity?

YOLO: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Who knows what Carpe diem means? What about Memento mori? • Carpe diem: “Seize the day.” And Memento mori: “Remember that you will die.” • There is a new one popular in youth culture: YOLO: You only live once. Same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: *other

Maximising Divine Chances

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil purpose, and to walk in greatness.

MAXIMISING DIVINE CHANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 10:5, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Be Not Afraid Nor Dismayed..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but through perseverance. God rewards the steadfast!

Introduction God has always honored and rewards greatly those who will stand the test of time and trouble. Those who aren’t so willing to lay down and let the world win! Throughout the Word of God are countless stories of those who fought against the tide of what was popular and stood for what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Costs Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2009

As we celebrate and remember this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the costs of freedom and ask whether we are living up to the legacy of freedom and faith that we’ve inherited.

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 The Costs of Freedom 1 Cor. 10:1-13 May 24, 2009 What is freedom to you? We take a break from the parables to celebrate this special weekend and hear how God speaks to us at these special times of celebration. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom does not come without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

When Dirty Politics Are Played

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007

Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Revival

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Some thoughts on keeping the gospel flowing from Colossians 4:2-6; preached in preparation for revival services (Outline and material adapted from Lindsey Garmon in Carolina Christian Magazine, article entitled "Is the Message Flowing?")

Introduction: Somewhere, sometime, somebody shared the “good news” of what Jesus did for you at the cross and the tomb! Who was that person or persons? How did that process occur for you? How grateful we are that someone helped us to come to the gospel! Obviously, in that process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson #23 - But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2019

The mature believer, Paul says, will not rest on past obedience but will labor to maintain purity and blamelessness until the Day of Christ.

Date: 2/12/19 Lesson #23 Title: But He Gave It All Up That He Might Know Christ (Phil. 3:12-14) • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 (NIV) 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Running On Empty" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the fourth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Running On Empty” #4 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:43-52 Good Morning! Today, we are jumping into the fourth lesson from our series, EMPTY! Remembering that the goal is all about being EMPTY, so you can be filled with the fullness of Christ! Over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Other

Pure Extravagant Love

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 23, 2014

The longer we know Him the more we love Him, and the more we want to love Him. Our love for Him becomes an extravagant love. There is nothing too great to do for Him; nothing too much to give.

Pure Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014

When the unbelieving world looks at the Christian, they have a difficult time figuring us out. In terms of their own world view, the way we Christians live doesn't make a lot of sense.

Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Acts 21

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 18, 2020

Agabus the prophet

Paul sails from Miletus (v.1-14) Telling through the Spirit - prayer works! Agabus and Paul's belt - this was a prophetic act. Paul in Jerusalem (v.15-26) Sharing good news - it's important to focus on positives. Continuing customs - which biblical ones should we continue? Paul seized ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How Long Will You Waver?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

As Christian believers, many times we ask this same question when we are tired from the unbelief state, ignorance and confusion of most people around us. From this story, it seems that sometimes we ourselves can decide for how long this may continue.

1stBBC How long will you waver? 1Ki 18:16-24 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of A Movement

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002

I find it to be a strange occurrence when those who claim to worship the Creator lack creativity.

The Birth of a Movement Acts 1:8 History bares witness to many different kinds of movements. A movement is the progressive, unfolding, transitioning body of beliefs that seek to alter and change society. As we look at the last century we can see the Zionist Movement which resulted in the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

Getting close to Him.

We Pursue Only What Has Possessed Us 1Sa 23:14 And David abode in the wilderness in strongholds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 1Sa 10:8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal; and, behold, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal