SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Wasted Opportunities:

showing 4,246-4,260 of 61,515
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The True Measure Of A Minister Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2023
     | 2,294 views

    Paul addresses his critics directly and highlighted a few lessons. A true ministry does not draw attention to himself, commits to the work God assigns and lives for the audience of One, his Lord.

    2 Cor 10:7-18 The True Measure of a Minister 2 Cor 10:7-18 – Paul addressing his critics 7Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 11 - Investing Your Life In Reaching People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 19, 2025
     | 564 views

    The mission for all disciples of Jesus includes helping others become followers of Jesus. We are to be "fishers of men" and help others learn to do the same.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that I called “Mission Minded Disciples.” 1. In today’s sermon, we are going to focus on Jesus’ “famous last words,” but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other not so “famous last words.” 2. Here are the Top ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Made For So Much More

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,738 views

    The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

    Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Washburn avatar

    A Peaceful Kingdom

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

    The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Alford avatar

    Building To Burn

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

    May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Just One More Hour To Live

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    A sermon presented in story format that stresses the importance of witnessing for Christ even in times when we can’t see a result. (Ficticious Story)

    Just One More Hour to Live by Pastor Jim May All alone, in a dark, quiet room of a hospital a patient laid upon the bed from which he would never arise again. He was dying of a dreaded disease that had wracked his body with pain and sapped his energy so that he had not even the strength to lift ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Great Catch Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011
     | 9,764 views

    Jesus calls His disciples while they are out fishing

    The Great Catch Our text this morning will begin in Luke 5:1. I never understood fishing. I get some people make a living at it but as a hobby it seems weird to me because it requires something that I don’t have a lot of: patience. The idea of just sitting around for hours waiting to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 274 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    What The Prodigal Had Left

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    We never get so far from God that we cannot come home. A message of grace and restoration.

    What The Prodigal Had Left Luke 15:11-24 Introduction In these fourteen verses we find one of the greatest short stories ever written. We have the story about a rebellious, wasteful son and a father who loved him. But this is more than just a story about an earthly father and son, it has a deeper ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Waiting Is A 'downer'!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 18, 2019
     | 1,476 views

    we spend too much time waiting for things to happen; we have to make them happen

    This morning I woke up as ‘Downer deni’, disgusted because I felt like I had to wait until I could get anything done! Waiting colored my entire mood dark grey! As I looked out the window, Columbus was covered in thick grey clouds - not a sun ray was to be found. My wrist, badly sprained in a stupid ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Lord Will Do Great Things

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 8,166 views

    Revival

    Joel 2:12-27 THE LORD WILL DO GREAT THINGS I - The Desolation Taught (a) The Darkened Skies The Vision Of Heaven Obscured v 2 A day of darkness and of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    This is a message about our proper use of time.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of time. I. IT IS ASSUMED THAT TIME IS ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    A brief message on structuring prayer time.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Conclusions Of Judgment

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 5,364 views

    The Kingdom

    Amos 9:11-15 - Conclusions of Judgment 1. The Promise of The Kingdom - 9:11,12 In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: The Timing Here In that day, ie. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Even So Faith, If It Hath Not Works, Is Dead...” (James 1:17)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2024
     | 1,642 views

    As we drive around town, we see signs on store windows and commercial building that state…NOW HIRING!

    • We are told today by the business world it is difficult to hire people to work. • And we are also told those who are hired it is difficult to get them to work once they are hired. This is also a problem we have in many churches today. However, this is not a big problem in this church because ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist