Sermons on Use The Opportunity:

"Let Us Draw Near"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 17, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrews study where I stress the value of "Looking Unto Jesus"

LET US DRAW NEAR WITH A TRUE HEART HEBREWS 10:19-39 At this juncture, we are leaving the Theological and going on to the teachings that involve the practical. Mostly what has been considered up to this point has been for the purpose of defining the Theology of the priesthood as it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How God Sees us. part 2 of 3

God’s Love: We are Rich and Famous Ephesians 1:3-10 August 10, 2014 Last week we started looking at what it means for God to love us. We took a look at the words of Isaiah in chapter 30, when God told the Israelites He didn’t like what they were doing in trusting the Egyptians for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Race Set Before Us Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 25, 2012

From Heb. 12:1 the race set before us is: 1. A Set Race (Sovereignty); 2. A Marked Out Race (Guidance); 3. An Individually Crafted Race; 4. A Forward Looking Race (The Race before us)

The Race Set Before Us PPT 1 Series Title Slide Last week we began a new series, "The Amazing Race, winning the race that matters." It is centered on the teachings and principles found in Hebrews 12:1-3, and since it is a passage that talks about running a race, I thought I could incorporate some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Scripture To Defeat Worry

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2017

This message looks at worry as a battle and shares examples of how to use Scripture as a weapon to defeat worry.

EFFECTIVE? Worry is activity without advancement. - Matthew 6:27. - Worry comes naturally to most people. It’s a natural, although sinful, response to many of the problems that we encounter in life. - One of the difficulties with worry is that worry makes us feel like we’re doing something when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fashioning The Future


Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 9, 2010

It was a new day in the lives of the children of Israel. The wilderness was behind. The Observation For God’s People, The Obligation Of God’s People, and The Opportunity Before God’s People.

Fashioning The Future
 Joshua 3: 4-5 It was a new day in the lives of the children of Israel. The wilderness was behind. 1. The Observation For God’s People, v.4 "For ye have not passed this way heretofore." A. The Bad Is Behind You. B. The Blessing Is Before You. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Quiere Hacer Mucho Mas De Lo Que Esperas

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on May 17, 2010

Podemos confiar en la superabundante gracia de Dios que nos da mucho mas allá de lo que podemos creer

Mateo 15:21, Efesios 3:20 DIOS QUIERE HACER MUCHO MAS DE LO QUE ESPERAS Todos somos personas necesitadas y buscamos el favor de Dios. Lo mismo le paso a Nehemias. Podemos tener la certeza que Dios quiere hacer mucho mas de lo que ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hoy Es Tu Oportunidad

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on Jun 9, 2010

La oportunidad de Dios nos llega a todos, solo que a veces nuestras distracciones nos llevan a creer que nunca llegan.

2 Reyes 5:1-14 HOY ES TU OPORTUNIDAD Autor: Mario Fernando Morana www.principedepazg12.com Naaman era un general del ejercito sirio, un hombre valiente e importante, pero tenia un problema muy serio, era leproso. Una mujer que no era tenida en cuenta fue la que abrió la puerta de esperanza para ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants Us To Be Sure

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001

In this day & age it is sometimes difficult to know what is true. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. What do we know for sure? In this age of contemporary uncertainty it is difficult to know what is true, because what was considered true yesterday may not be considered true today. ILL. For example, for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Came To Deliver Us"

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 7, 2014

Jesus came to deliver us.

Jesus Came to Deliver Us (Col 1:11-20) Jesus came to overcome darkness. He had victory over evil and death. Jesus came to overcome blindness. He was the truth and he told the truth about God. By illuminating the darkness of the world we are now able to see the truth when we believe in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

How Truth Changes Us Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God saves our lives by conforming us to his Word by his Spirit.

Scripture Introduction “The only way to keep a broken vessel full is by keeping the faucet turned on.” We are broken people. We may dress nicely to be seen by others, but the cracks remain even when plastered over. So Jesus asks God the Father to continue to sanctify us in the truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross Sets Us Free Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2010

Why are we taking four weeks to study the Cross of Christ? Have you ever used Google Maps? You can see the map using a street view, satellite view or the regular map with lines and street names. All three are of the same area, but it gets confusing to loo

Purpose: To explain the impact the Cross has on our lives. Aim: I want the listener to see himself as a possession of Jesus Christ. INTRODUCTION: Why are we taking four weeks to study the Cross of Christ? Have you ever used Google Maps? You can see the map using a street view, satellite view or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) When you understand the Love of God you have received, you are equipped to love others with the same love - you learn to give it away....

He First Loved Us Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Two 1 John 4:7-19 Good morning friends. The story of Roger Bannister is legendary in the annals of sports history. On May 6, 1954, he did something that was believed to be humanly impossible - he broke the four-minute mile barrier. In front ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-19

Denomination: *other

Different Gifts - All Useful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 4, 2022

The greatest gift we can receive is the gift of salvation. But God's gift giving does not end there. God provides us with gifts that enhance our lives and build up the body of Christ, the church.

Alba 5-1-2022 DIFFERENT GIFTS – ALL USEFUL Romans 12:3-8 In December of 2004, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, wrote his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressures Need Not Defeat Us.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

Thanks to the power of the resurrection, we do not have to be overwhelmed by the pressures around us.

Pressures Need Not Defeat Us Easter Psalm 73:1-28 Matthew 27:62-- 28:20 Is pressure something good or something bad. Too little pressure and you can be stuck on the freeway going nowhere because of four flat tires. Too much pressure and you can go flying off the freeway out of control ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed