Sermons on Unseen Opportunities:

The Power Of Faith: Embracing The Unseen

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Jun 4, 2023

The Power of Faith: Embracing the Unseen

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I stand before you to discuss a topic that lies at the very core of our Christian journey: having faith in things unseen. In a world dominated by empirical evidence and rationality, the concept of faith can sometimes be met with skepticism. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Unseen Wonders: A Call To Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you unseen wonders which you do not know.

Today, I want to share an incredible story that highlights the power of prayer and the amazing things that God can do in our lives. It involves a missionary serving in Africa who experienced a life-threatening situation but was miraculously saved by God's intervention. This story reminds us of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Topics: Faith, Prayer, Divine Revelation

The Unseen Power Of Palm Sunday SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Palm Sunday, often overshadowed by Resurrection Sunday, holds four key significances. It also poses a question - how do we react when Jesus enters our lives?

Palm Sunday is often overlooked because it is overshadowed by Resurrection Sunday. However, it holds significant importance for four reasons. Additionally, it is important to consider how we respond when Jesus approaches our lives. Palm Sunday is mentioned in all four gospels: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Easter, Palm Sunday

The Unseen Heroines: A Tribute To Mothers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring the invaluable contributions of mothers and their impact on our lives.

Today, we gather to worship the Lord and show our appreciation for our mothers. It is not only a commandment to honor our mothers, but it is also a loving and sensible thing to do. Many of us here today wish we still had our mothers with us so we could honor, remember, and love them. Mothers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Topics: Women, Motherhood

This Problem Could Be An Opportunity!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 20, 2017

A person full of doubt finds problems in opportunities. A person of faith finds opportunities in problems.

THIS TROUBLE IS A BIG PROBLEM, BUT IT JUST MIGHT OPEN THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A person full of faith finds opportunities in problems… A person of doubt will find problems in opportunities. WOULD WE ORDER A TROUBLE FREE, PROBLEM FREE, PAIN FREE LIFE ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001

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

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

Philadelphia's Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2002

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

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

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

Those Golden Opportunities

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

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

When Opportunity Strikes Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2003

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 Gospel

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

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

The Tragedy Of Lost Opportunity

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

Palm Sunday Sermon

LUKE 19:28-44 “THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY” A) From all outward appearances, Palm Sunday was a triumph! * Christ was riding into the city like a King ... The crowds were praising God and honoring Jesus! * Then, at the top of the hill, Jesus stopped ... He looked down and saw spreading before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

Third message in a series concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Acts 8:26-40 I. Philip Was Moved From A Place of Comfort (Acts 8:4-8 & 26-27a) A. He was in the middle of a great soul-winning revival 1. He was enjoying preaching daily 2. He was enjoying people coming to him B. He was instructed to go to a place of supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Opportunity To Serve

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2005

There are three ways to look at people: (1) as prey - whom we can make a profit from; (2) as trouble to avoid, or (3) as an opportunity for us to serve. The Lord says we are to minister to others, especially those in need.

Luke 10:30-37 Seize the Opportunity to Serve 1929 words This parable tells us we can treat people in at least 3 different ways. (1) Like the robbers, sees a person as a prey. They are out to gain something from him. (2) Like the priest and the Levite, see the person as a trouble to avoid. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible