Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

Climb Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Ladders are useful tools in our daily life. However, if you haven’t learned the “Ladder Lessons”, then you won’t take advantage of their ability to take us to new heights.

I. Introduction I know ladders are not uncommon or awe inspiring. They are simply an everyday tool that we use to reach heights that we would otherwise be unable to reach. So, there is nothing really mind blowing about that. However, because they are so common and because most of you have used a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:8, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

This sermon was adapted from a willow creek resource. It looks at the word take and how Christ used the word take to press home the gift of Gods grace.

Take Take it from me Take a hike Take a ride Take a break Take a message Take a letter Take a hint Take a bite Take a chance Take a hit Take a punch Take a shower Take a bath Take a breath Take a deep breath Take a taxi Take a bus Take a boat Take a train Just don’t take the M1 North at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Christian Church

Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 24, 2013

Take action, act decisively and take your opportunities when they present themselves.

Quotes: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Goethe “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle “You must be the change you want to see in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward For The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018

How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Halloween, An Evangelistic Opportunity

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 25, 2013

Halloween is an opportunity to share Jesus in a very unique way. We must re-define Halloween just as Easter and Christmas was re-defined.

Halloween, An Evangelistic Opportunity Ephesians 5:1-13 Intro: Late one dark night, two men were walking home after a party. They were tired and desperate to get home, so they decided to take a shortcut through a cemetery. They got to about the middle of the graveyard, and they were startled and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Opportunity Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2008

God saves people so that they might know Him & the only way they can truly know Him is to become like Him. As people chose to live in obedience to God, He empowers them that they might become the servants of God.

ISAIAH 56: 1-8 THE OPPORTUNITY OF GODLY LIVING Chapters 56-66 are the third section of Isaiah’s book. The section opens with promises of a grand salvation yet to come. God saves people so that they might know Him and the only way they can truly know Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Isaiah 56:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus; The Door Of Opportunity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2012

What would you accomplish if you really believed that the doors that Jesus opens cannot be shut and the doors that Jesus shuts cannot be opened. How would that direct your life, your ministry?

The Door of opportunity Revelation chapter 3:7-3:13 Introduction- Turn with me to Revelation chapter 3:7-13. Revelation is the last book of the New Testament and the only book I know of that God promises to bless if you read it in its entirety. This morning the adult Sunday school class began ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010

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

This Obstacle Could Be An Opportunity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2016

You understand what sandpaper could be to wood? Well, problems and obstacles could be a tool that brings us closer to God? It is up to you.

THIS OBSTACLE COULD BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have heard discussed WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? Well, the logical answer is DOUBT.... Might we add several other elements. FEAR --- WORRY... APATHY --- DO NOTHING... ERROR BECAUSE OF NOT KNOWING THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Opportunities & Purpose

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2017

God has a great plan for our lives which He wants to see fulfilled. He is watching to see that His Word concerning our lives is fulfilled (Jeremiah 1:12). The devil doesn’t want to see this plan actualized. The way he comes about this is to get us to mis

Introduction Our lives matter to God. There is a purpose behind your existence… Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that there are good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Those good works are God’s plan and purpose for our lives; what He created us to do. God doesn’t wait for you to be an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016

The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational