Sermons on Seizing Opprtunities:

Con-Faces

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

BEWARE, AS SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO CONFESS CHRIST HAVE CON-FACES. WE NEED TO DISCERN SPIRITS.

CON - FACES ACTS 16:16-17 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us shouting, “These men are servants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Betrayed For Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Nov 22, 2005

How our lust leads us to betray those we love.

Sermon Title: Betrayed for Turkish Delight Theme: How our lust leads us to betray those we love Scripture: Luke 22:1-6; John 13:27-30; James 1:14-15 Have you ever been compelled to do something you knew was wrong? • To Steal – personal example from childhood • To lie • To cheat There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Changing Message

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

Every one of us in this room knows someone who is outside of Christ. Now it is time to share with them the Gospel.

I) SETTING THE STAGE Before you can share the Gospel with someone you must be completely convinced that your life is much better now then it was before Christ. You must also believe that the same will be true of anyone who receives Christ If this is true then we begin by: Praying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011

Abel worshiped in faith, and so should we.

Ss Cyril & Methodius February 14, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy For a few months now we have been considering, with our Holy Father, the spirit of the liturgy. And so it is fitting that we hear today, and on Valentine’s Day, this marvelous lesson from Genesis, the story of accepted Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-25

Denomination: Catholic

Reconnecting With Hope Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

Reconnecting with God reconnects us with hope.

Reconnecting with HOPE Lamentations 3:18-26 10/6/13 Introduction http://vimeo.com/62643994 When we are in the midst of Despair, Discouragement, trials the greatest place to find new hope is reconnecting with our great God. T.S. Turn with me to Lamentations. Lam 3:18-26 18 So I say, "My splendor ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus: The Destitute One Series

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013

Jesus came to His own people and they rejected Him, the Sanhedrin hated Him, and even His own disciples abandoned Him in Gethsemane. Truly Jesus was destitute of companionship.

Luke 9:58 Introduction: In our text, Jesus is not speaking of Him living in poverty, but He is speaking of His lack of normal necessities for living such as companionship and acceptance into His society. Jesus clearly is teaching His disciples and us, that to live Godly will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:58

Denomination: Baptist

No, You Don't Have To Volunteer To Be A Martyr

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2018

What distinguished the Corinthian church was their usage of the spiritual gifts, especially the more dramatic ones like praying in tongues and healing.

Thursday of 21st Week in Course 2018 Ss Felix and Adauctus Our Lord is not satisfied with half-measures, and neither should we be so satisfied. It has been said that the goal of life is to depart this earth prepared to be canonized saints. That means that we must do good and avoid evil, but to an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Family + Series "motherhood" Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 15, 2019

What does the Bible say about the role of the ladies in our lives?

OPENING HUMOR: A little boy went to his mother and told her that his daddy had just said that they came from monkeys. His mother replied, “Well son, I’ve told you about my side of the family… Now it sounds like your daddy is telling you about his side of the family!” Genesis 1:28 And God blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Proverbs 31:10, 1 Timothy 5:9-13, 1 Timothy 2:12, Galatians 3:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

What Satisfies God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2023

God is satisfied with us if we are just, show mercy, and walk humbly with God.

“What Satisfies God?” Micah 6:1-8 1. Micah tells the people 61Listen to what the LORD says: • Micah is from Moresheth in the land of Judah • He tells the folks there prophecies of “doom” directed towards Judah and Jerusalem • Why doom? Because the leaders of the people “despise justice and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Ever Praise You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2022

The writer will ever praise God for all the times God has been refuge, rock, his foundation, stronghold, and His Masada.

Psalm 71:1-6 “I Will Ever Praise You” 1. The psalmist says “I will ever praise you”! • Because God is Refuge, God is stronghold, God is Solid Rock, God is Masada is a high, defensible rock plateau in Israel. • When David was fleeing for his life from King Saul, “[he] remained in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Faith, Fact Or Forgery?

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 5, 2015

Have you ever had your world rocked like Caiaphas? You know where you think you've got everything under control and then wham life sucker punches you? This is the emotion of Good Friday. But Easter has a counter punch.

INTRODUCTION - “What do you mean GONE!” These are the words of Caiaphas in the new TV Series titled AD, but they are also the words of the women when they came to the tomb. They are also the words of the disciples when the women report their findings. Truthfully, they are still our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding And Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 17, 2023

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding and Overcoming Life's Challenges Introduction: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that is relevant to each and every one of us - the concept of "baggage." We all carry baggage in our lives, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Self-Sacrifice (Esther 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2025

Are we willing to sacrifice selfish desires?

Are we willing to sacrifice ourselves in order to save others? Let’s look at Esther 4. What did Mordecai and other Jews do when they heard of the planned genocide? Now Mordecai came to know of all that had been done. And he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Justice When? (Job 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2025

When do justice for sin and God's reward for good come?

Does God deny or just delay justice for sin and reward for good? Is there a reason? Let’s look at Job 24. Does Job ask why justice for real estate fraud like removing property markers, livestock theft, oppression of the poor, and bullying is absent? Since times are not hidden from the Almighty, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist