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  • Halloween, An Evangelistic Opportunity

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    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

  • This Problem Could Be An Opportunity!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,911 views

    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

  • Hardships Can Be Opportunity.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 5, 2020
     | 1,462 views

    The prophecy of the 70 Weeks can be seen from that time to our present day. The Anointed one is here.

    Sermon Title: Hardships can be opportunity. Scripture Text: Ezra 2: 64-69 Daniel 9 In the Bible, the Prophecy of Seventy Weeks is a prophecy given to Daniel by the angel Gabriel in response to Daniel's prayer for God to act on behalf of his people and Jerusalem. The angel informs him that ...read more

  • Opportunity Brings Resistance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020
     | 2,444 views

    Never run from an opportunity to minister because there are adversaries. It goes with the turf.

    1Cor 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. When God opens a door for you, it will also lead to many adversaries. Many give up when there is resistance to their ministry. Why do we expect less? In a war for every attack there is a great chance for ...read more

  • The Tragedy Of Missed Opportunities

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,688 views

    Jonah missed out on several excellent opportunities because of his attitudes.

    The Tragedy of Missed Opportunities Jonah 1-4 Introduction One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.2. Jonah is one of the minor prophets, only 48 verses long. It is not a ...read more

  • The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 7,041 views

    Has God opened a door of opportunity to you ? Then seize the moment! Step out in faith and experience all God has designed to bless you with.

    Many of you will remember the game show “let’s make a deal”. In this game show the show’s host, Monty Hall, would often give people the option of choosing what was behind 3 doors. The reason I draw this to your attention is because the Lord Jesus opened a door of opportunity to the church in ...read more

  • Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022
     | 4,521 views

    When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

    Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

  • Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 800 views

    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

  • The Opportunities We Miss Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    Why did King Herod - and all of Jerusalem - miss the opportunity to go find Jesus in Jerusalem? And how can we avoid "missing" our opportunity find Jesus as well?

    We opened by singing the first verse and chorus of “We three kings of Orient are” “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. CHORUS: O, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, ...read more

  • Embracing God's Opportunities SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,076 views

    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."

    In his letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus, Paul expresses his desire to reunite with the Corinthian converts and spend significant time with them. However, he acknowledges that he must wait until God completes His work in Ephesus, where a great and effective opportunity has been opened for him. ...read more

  • Extravagant Love Or Foolish Waste? Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 20,927 views

    Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant love and generosity.

    Sermon for 5th Sunday In Lent Yr C, 28/03/2004 Based on Jn 12:1-8 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The couple enjoyed dinner parties and they hosted them often. It was a chance for ...read more

  • Are You Wasting Your Life

    Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    If we fail to invest our lives in the purpose God gave our lives will be wasted

    ARE YOU WASTING YOUR LIFE? MARK 8:34-38 I just celebrated another birthday. The years seem to go by faster as each one passes. I am thankful for the years the Lord has given me. As I get older I am reminded of the importance of using this life to fulfill the purpose God gave me. As I look around ...read more

  • A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,902 views

    The work of the Holy Spirit and the mind

    Series: Living in the Spirit 2 Sermon: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste Hasn’t it been fun to study the Holy Spirit? There are so many amazing facts about the Holy Spirit. It seems behind ever verse we read in the Bible we discover something new and awesome about the Holy Spirit. ...read more

  • A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and proclaim Him to the watching world.

    A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste* Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: Loving God with our mind includes using it for pursuits that glorify him and draw us into deeper fellowship. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 5:13-14; Romans 7:25; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy ...read more

  • Why Waste Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Is your life a temporary distraction, or a preparation for the long term? Are you enjoying life while preparing for eternity, or is your focus solely the fleeting moments of this life?

    Why Waste Your Life? (Psalm 49) 1. Psalm 49 is categorized as a Wisdom Psalm, and it deals with the wisdom of living with a view toward eternity; none of us know when death may catch up to us. 2. Illustration: A friend loans you a car at the last moment. As he rushes off, he says, "By the way, ...read more