SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
  • Home
  • Sermons
  • Search Results: Taking Advantage Of Opportunities
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

showing 7,141-7,155 of 183,203
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Triumph In Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 1, 2023
     | 2,345 views

    In Psalm 22:1-21 the Psalm speaks of suffering and agony and points to the greatest suffering of all, that of Jesus Christ dying on the cross. The Psalm then takes a dramatic change. In verses 22-31 Psalm 22 turns from tragedy to triumph.

    In 1898 one of the greatest preachers of America was about to quit the ministry. Why? His name was George Truett. He was pastor of Frist Baptist Church Dallas. One of the church members, Captain J. C. Arnold invited him to go hunting. Truett’s gun went off hitting Arnold in the leg with birdshot. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Strange Territory

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,375 views

    "for ye have not passed this way heretofore." Joshua’s officers were saying to the Israelites, "You’re about to take a journey to where you’ve never been before. You’re about to go down a road that is new to you.

    STRANGE TERRITORY Joshua 3:1-4 The phrase ". . . for ye have not passed this way heretofore," always comes to mind at the beginning of a new year. 2007 is in the books. It is done, over, gone for ever. The only thing left to do is to look forward to 2008 and hopefully anticipate the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Mwariri avatar

    New Year ,new Hope.

    Contributed by Peter Mwariri on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,424 views

    Around this time most people are full of excitement and of course they should be for a new year lies ahead.To most of the people it means a time to party and drink,while others take this as the time to reflect and plan ahead.Yet others are still buried in

    Let us closely examine this verse, Philippians 3:13-14 "No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    The Walking Wounded

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    I have entitled this message, “The Walking Wounded”, because we cannot say that we are unaffected by the things that are taking place in our world, no matter how we pride ourselves on our ability to separate ourselves. We are all wounded by the sins of t

    Sermon Title: The Walking Wounded Text: Isaiah 1:5-9 Date: July 20, 2003 Context of Scripture: As we prepare to look into our Scripture in the first chapter of Isaiah this evening, we need to remember that Isaiah was not born into the depths of poverty nor was he raised in religious ignorance. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,374 views

    Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

    “For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Culting Of America Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 10,649 views

    4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

    The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

    Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Conquering The Mountains

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,005 views

    Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for you to follow, one that is clearly marked, one that just takes you right to the peak of spirituality.

    Title: Conquering The Mountains Theme: Surviving the Ascent to the Height of Spirituality Introduction: There is a misunderstanding about the Christian walk. Many have convinced themselves that once you have surrendered your life to Christ, there is an easy pathway that is leveled out for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    He's Preparing The Way!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,201 views

    If you are willing to seek God to be the source for the direction in your life, He won't let you down. He will keep His promises to you and He takes each one of His promises very seriously!

    He's Preparing the Way! Ephesians 2:7-10 MSG 7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Spider And The Web

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    It is so very easy to drop your guard and your readiness and give in to the complacency that boredom sometimes offers. I thought how similar we are with the temptations we encounter; often we take no real account of giving in to a little temptation here o

    The Spider and the Web Call to Worship Psalm 85:8 8 I will listen to what God the LORD will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints— but let them not return to folly. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Thanksgiving 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
     | 3,116 views

    Our world is impacted by natural disasters & senseless violence. God continues to shelter and protect us while at the same time empowering us. Saints it is the Love of God that must take dominion over this world of ours. For the love of God conquers all.

    Thanksgiving 2017 Psalm 8 Ephesians 2:1-10 Message: It is Thanksgiving 2017 and we celebrate the goodness of our God and His endless blessings toward us. We see that goodness and blessing in so many areas of our lives that we can’t but help be thankful. In a world that is impacted by natural ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Seek God While He May Be Found Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 20, 2022
     | 3,724 views

    Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?

    It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    A Matter Of Success

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    How do you know if you or your church is successful?

    THEME: How do you know if you or your church is successful? When what you have done reflects: Godly vision, Faith, Hardwork and determination, and when it points beyond your needs to the needs of others. READ SCRIPTURE "A preacher and soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Change Your Mind! Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,651 views

    God calls us to radically change our mindset, to be like-minded, humble-minded, and Christ-minded. As we follow Jesus, we learn to value others above ourselves and to truly live the way we were meant to live, so a watching world will take note.

    Philippians 2:1-11 Change your Mind! Sometimes people easily change their mind. I heard about a guy who e-mailed his ex. He said, My dearest Susan, I’ve been so desolate ever since I broke off our engagement. Simply devastated. Won’t you PLEASE consider coming back to me? You hold a place in my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Vineyard Went Wild (March 25, 2015)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,094 views

    Isaiah points out how God became disappointed with those to whom He gave a great privilege. God gave them all that they would ever need so that they could take it, invest it, cultivate it and make it prosperous in a way that God had intended.

    Isaiah 5 Now let me sing to my Well-beloved A song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard: My Well-beloved has a vineyard on a very fruitful hill. 2 He dug it up and cleared out its stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, and also made a winepress in it; so He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist