Sermons on Use The Opportunity:

Let Us Never Forget

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2011

On this Memorial Day, let us never forget the costs of our civil and spiritual freedom. This message calls us to action to keep a fresh view of these freedoms in mind.

Let Us Never Forget Hebrews 12:1-3 * (VIDEO – “For Freedom A Memorial Day Tribute) The last phrase gives us divine direction, “We set aside our differences to remember, to honor, and to thank those who have given everything that we might be free.” * Over a million people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Once Jesus Finds Us

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

Jesus finds us not, Us finding Him...

ONCE JESUS FINDS US!! TITUS 3:3-8 At the beginning of our lives we were all disobedient to God!! We knew how God wanted us to live didn’t we? We knew his commandments, and we knew his laws. But we rejected all the above, AMEN And all sin is against God. We disobeyed God!!!! But we have the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Empowers Us

Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on May 14, 2016

We are Philip; timid and unwilling to share the good news. But the Holy Spirit empowers us as the "alter Christus"

John 14.8-17, Pentecost Sunday I really empathise with Philip. “Show us the Father, and we will be satisfied!” he says, and haven’t we all said that? How much we wish to see the Father; all in good time of course! It reminded me of a story where a bishop was preaching and asked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Methodist

Using What You Have SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God can use whatever we offer Him, no matter how insignificant it may seem. In Luke 5:1-11, Jesus uses Peter's old fishing boat and broken net, demonstrating that what matters is not the quality of what we offer, but the willingness to make it available to Him.

God has a ministry for every one of His children, not just the Pastor. Every Christian has a ministry, including you! While not everyone will be a great soul-winner, we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are all links in the chain, though not all are the last link. Some may have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Faith

At The Cross

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 26, 2011

Providing an opportunity for us to reflect on the cross of Jesus and of the Lord's table.

At the Cross August 7, 2011 John 19:17-42 Intro: I spent a good couple of hours last Monday floating down the Pembina river. It was a beautiful sunny day, the river was warm, and so we set out. If you’re not familiar with the Pembina, it is about an hour west, just past Wabamun lake, in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? Never Show Favoritism

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 9, 2014

Favoritism robs us of new friends and new ministry opportunities.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST NEVER SHOW FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1; ACTS 20:32-35 Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33 I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. 34 You ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible Is Inspired Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 9, 2016

We have the opportunity to allow the word of God to change us.

June 12, 2016 Morning Worship   Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17   Subject: The Authority of Scripture Title: The Bible is Inspired Part 2       Last week we began a series on the authority of the Scriptures.  When I talk about the authority of scripture, what I mean is this:   Can we really trust the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005

The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

“THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

God's Let-Us Garden

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005

a garden for spiritual growth

Intro: years ago an older saint told me that if you will go to Hebrews that you will find that God wants all of us to plant a let-us garden. In this garden are the secrets to a victorious life in Christ. Tonight, let’s dig into Hebrews and study God’s let-us garden. God’s Let-Us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can Use You

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

God often uses the most unlikey people to do His work. He can use you as well. Note: At the (*) I has asked a violin player to beging playing the hymn "Amazing Grace". I would imagine that your piano or organ player could do the same. The effect was phen

God Can Use You 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Intro: It never ceases to amaze me the people that God chooses to do His work. -We would choose “the wise, the mighty, the weak”. Vs 26 -Instead God uses... (Vss. 27,28) -"The foolish things of the world to confound the wise;" -"The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Commanded Us To Preach. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

God has ordained the preaching of the Gospel as a means of saving souls and speaking directly to our hearts.

Through the preaching of the Word, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, reveals the beauty of Christ, and empowers us to live a life of obedience and faith. As Paul writes in Romans 10:14-15, "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17, Colossians 1:28-29, Acts 10:42-43, James 1:22

Our Reputation Precedes Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2015

This message focuses on the importance of natural and spiritual reputations and how those reputations are developed.

Our Reputations Precedes Us Scriptures: Judges 13-16; Acts 19:13-16; 2 Timothy 1:5 Introduction: The word “reputation” is defined as “an estimation in which a person or thing is commonly held.” The key word in the definition is “estimation” coming from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Your Bodies For God

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Sep 9, 2010

Many people bodies are not holy and acceptable to the Lord and the Heavens is crying because of the way they use their bodies which suppose to glorify God. Every part of your bodies is important to God, and they although to be presented as holy and accept

Today I thank God for his wonderful grace for this message and the opportunity given to everyone that is reading and to bless with it. Today’s message is title “USING YOUR BODIES FOR GOD” in Romans 12:1-2 “ Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us A New Year Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a new year of new possibilities

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Joshua Speaks To Us Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 11, 2017

Joshua picks up where Moses left off leading the Israelites from Egypt and slavery to the promised land

JOSHUA SPEAKS TO US TODAY Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 My bible shows a sub-title for this reading: The Covenant at Shechem. Okay, so where is Shechem and what is its significance. 1. Shechem is one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Israel. It is where Abraham erected an altar upon his arrival in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25, Genesis 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational