Sermons on Wasted Opportunities:

The Year You Must Be Intentional - This Is The Year You Must Be Intentional

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

This is the year you must be intentional. Not emotional. Not casual. Not reactive. Intentional. Spiritual growth will not happen accidentally. Progress will not come by chance. Victory will not be a coincidence.

THE YEAR YOU MUST BE INTENTIONAL INTRODUCTION Every new year comes with expectations, prayers, and hopes for change. Many people desire growth, progress, and victory, yet few understand that none of these happen by accident. Spiritual maturity is not automatic. Progress is not seasonal. Victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth And Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 26, 2023

John the Baptizer experienced severe consequences for standing for God's truth. In this interlude in Mark's Gospel we learn the lesson that discipleship is costly and we learn about people's different reactions to the truth.

A. How many of you remember the show “Truth or Consequences”? 1. Anyone who remembers the show is either old or is a radio and TV history buff. 2. “Truth or Consequences” was a long-running wild and wacky game show. 3. It was on the radio from 1940 to 1957 and was on TV from 1950 to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demonstrated By Paul’s Conversion (Series: Lessons On Galatians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2018

Paul was well known even before his conversion; but it was not for any good thing he had done. He was known to be zealous for the Jewish faith, for which he persecuted Christians, but a meeting with Jesus changed his life.

August 31, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Lesson: Demonstrated by Paul’s Conversion and Early Years as a Christian (1:13-17) Galatians 1.13-17 (KJV) 13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living By The Brook - Three Observations Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012

This is the first sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Prayer of Illumination Our Father in heaven . . . holy, holy, holy is your name. As we turn to Your Word may you give us eyes to see your truth, may your give us ears to hear your voice, and may you grant us hearts that are open & receptive & responsive to you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Time

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 1, 2013

We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint

It's Not Time John 7:1-8, 30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotTime.html We look at time from a mathematical perspective. We divide time into measurements of seconds, minutes, hours, and days. But there's another way of looking at time. Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Time is like a river made ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: The Next Step Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 11, 2005

This is the third in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of getting intentional about our witness in the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 3 – The Next Step – Getting Intentional Acts 1:8; 3 - 4:4 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Necessity Of Preparation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This series is about inspiring and communicating God’s vision to us as individuals and to the church overall. Because if we ever lose site of our vision then we will become an ineffective church and then often it becomes about the building and traditions.

Visioneering Study in the life of Nehemiah The Necessity of Preparation Nehemiah 1-2 Matthew Sullivan December 17, 1903, at 10:35 A.M., Orville Wright secured his place in history by executing the first powered and sustained flight from level ground. For twelve gravity defying seconds he flew 120 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2004

Treasure your life and do what matters most. From the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, learn (1)not to love things but share them, (2) treasure opportunties to seek God, and (3) share Christ while we still can.

Accidents can happen anytime. None of us know when the end will come. It can come suddenly and unexpected. The collapse at Nicoll Highway and Ayer Rajah Ave site remind us that life is unpredictable. When we leave our house each morning, we do not know if we’re going to come back that same day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Postponing Your Procrastination

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ

Postponing Your Procrastination How to Make Your Clock Count for Christ INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about one of the greatest enemies you will ever face and that is procrastination. - How many people know in their heart what they should do, (they may have good intentions) but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Planning For Your Future With The Lord. Nehemiah 2:1

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 6, 2022

A message about walking forward in life with Jesus leading the way.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 5, 2007

Part I in 3-part series on Stewardship. Challenges hearers to to be stewards of their time in such a way that truly expresses absolute love for God and sacrificial love for others.

STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 1: TIME Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: John 3:16 (emphasis on gave). Having learned from God’s example, John Maxwell over 2,000 years later summarized one powerful lesson of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on about being a productive, serving, worshipping Christian

The Lesson of the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-8 Prayer Introduction Have you ever bought something and it did not work? You spend good, hard earned money on something and bring it home, spent the time hooking it up and it does not work. How did it make you feel? Were you angry, hurt, sad, or some other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

Motivational sermon to move forward in the work of the church.

LET US RISE UP AND BUILD! Nehemiah 2:17-20 By Cleavon Matthews October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION Nehemiah is motivated. Nehemiah is inspired. The urgency is because ‘the survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Unreasonable Demands Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 20, 2004

When facing impossible situations that seem to have no answer, we need the "ultimate outsource" of prayer.

Sermon Notes Defeating Unreasonable Demands Daniel 2:1-28 (Third in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: Have you ever faced an impossible situation for which there seemed to be no answer? How we deal with unreasonable demands depends on the source of our strength. Proposition: Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ