Sermons on Wasted Opportunities:

Commotion In Capernaum Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017

Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Common Goal This Easter Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010

Easter is a day of celebration. Believers worldwide have the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. In this extraordinary – never to be repeated act, Jesus has declared victory over death, sovereignty of God’s plan, and the ultim

DO WE HAVE A COMMON GOAL THIS EASTER Series Part 4 Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Often I Would, But You Would Not

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2023

God uses the metaphor of a hen to describe His love for us. We look at why He wants to gather us, the means He uses to do so, and the dangers of ignoring His call. Missed opportunities become judgments!

HOW OFTEN I WOULD, BUT YOU WOULD NOT Matt. 23:37-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Here’s an early Mother’s Day joke. A pastor was talking to a teenage boy; “I want to teach you about a higher power.” 2. The teen answered, “You mean, my Dad?” The pastor laughed, “Haha! No! Much higher than that!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth About Salvation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 26, 2025

While we are alive, we still have an opportunity to know the God who sent His Son, Jesus, to die for us. It is in that truth that we must be willing to see, recognize, and repent of our sin and come to Him for salvation.

John, Part 12 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 3 John 3:16-21 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are thankful you’re here today; dismiss kids -- RE: Thursday: What questions do you have? Come to discuss together … - Continuing mini-series: “The Truth about Salvation”; halfway ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 19, 2025

He had a dream of obtaining his life goal of eternal life. He had the desire to attain it. He had every opportunity to receive it placed right in his lap...but he ended up with nothing.

The Question of Eternal Life Matthew 19:16-30 America has been called the land of opportunity. Many people have come here over the years in the hope of building a better life than what they had in the country of their origin. My ancestors came from England on my mom's side and Sweden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Is That All You've Got?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024

We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

“As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Pennies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001

Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Making A New Start Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 5, 2016

Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. Just like Noah, God in His grace has given you a new year. It is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity, a brand-new start with a new year.

Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 1 Introduction: 1. Many of us are familiar with the story of Noah’s Ark. A worldwide flood destroyed the world, but Noah and his family escaped. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. (It is a picture of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

"And Angels Came..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2005

Opportunities can drop in your lap if you have your lap where opportunties drop. Jesus took every opportuntiy He could to fight the Satan’s offers in the wilderness. Let’s examine the fight together!

PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH by Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Let’s begin with "Who Am I?" I was born Sept 1, 1923 and I weighed 12 pounds at birth. I was nick named "Bambino Rocco. I was raised in Brockton, Mass. and lived across from the famous James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Part In The Healing Process

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

101 Things To See Before You Die . . No:1 . . . . Series

Contributed by John Foster on Mar 5, 2007

The title of this talk is 101 things to see before you die – well numbers 2 to 101 are up to you and you may or may not get the opportunity to see them in your lifetime. But the number one thing to see, is Jesus.

Over the past few years the BBC have run a number of series called the 101 things before you die. 101 places to visit before you die, 101 things to do before you die and 101 things to eat before you die. What they do is get people to write in and suggest their favourite and then they put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Healing That Costs Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Enjoy The Day, We Do Not Have Many Of Them - Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Our lives are made up of a finite number of days, each one crafted by God for a specific purpose. Yet how many of us truly enjoy the day, recognising that it is a precious, irreplaceable gift?

Enjoy the Day, We Do Not Have Many of Them - Psalm 118:24 Psalm 118:24 (NLT) – “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Introduction How often do we let the gift of today slip through our fingers, weighed down by worries of tomorrow or regrets of yesterday? Our lives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Matthew 6:34, Proverbs 27:1, Matthew 6:19-20, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Psalm 92:1-2, Psalm 16:1, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Crybaby

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2020

The wickedness witnessed in contemporary society breaks the heart of the follower of Christ, just as such evil breaks the heart of the Saviour.

“‘The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.’ For the wound of the daughter of my people is my heart wounded; I mourn, and dismay has taken hold on me. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

In today’s world, many Christians are like Lot’s wife—divided in their commitment to God, longing for the pleasures of the world while trying to walk the path of righteousness. The story of Lot’s wife teaches us about the dangers of spiritual complacency, disobedience, and attachment to the past.

REMEMBER LOT'S WIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:32 "Remember Lot’s wife." Supporting Texts: Genesis 19:15-26, Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 10:38-39, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Peter 2:6-9 INTRODUCTION The warning given by Jesus in Luke 17:32 is one of the shortest yet most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32, Genesis 19:15-26, Matthew 24:37-39, Hebrews 10:38-39, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Peter 2:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God