Sermons about Wasted Opportunities

Real Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014

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Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Up To Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 9, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the life of Samson to discover how to not waste our God given abil

The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Whose Favor Do You Seek?"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Mar 7, 2002

based on 26 ratings

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Many Christians waste time seeking the favor of other people.

America is a nation full of people that want to please other men. There is nothing wrong with pleasing other men as long as you please God first. We have come to the place where our co-workers favor with us is better than that with God. We are no longer concerned with how God is pleased with us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:26

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

based on 35 ratings

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The devil wants to hinder our worship because worship brings revival. It brings the power of the Holy Ghost and with the power of the Holy Ghost comes deliverance, peace, and victory.

Five Ways The Devil Can Bind Our Worship Psalm 99:1-4 The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. [2] The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. [3] Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. [4] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Investments Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

based on 3 ratings

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Jesus used this parable to dispel any hopeful rumors that the time of the kingdom had arrived.

KEY POINTS IN THE PASSAGE: 1. The Lord Jesus promised to return for us. READ: Luke 19:12 He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned king and then return. A. THE NOBLEMAN. The nobleman is Jesus. B. THE FAR COUNTRY. "A distant country" means that He cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maybe? Maybe Not?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2021

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Even a dead fish can float downstream? Let us consider wasted potential.

MAYBE? MAYBE NOT? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Timothy 5:6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. THE TRAGEDY OF LIFE IS WHAT DIES INSIDE OF A PERSON WHILE THEY STILL LIVE. Albert Schweitzer. We stay the same and POTENTIAL: showing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Ephesians 5:16, Galatians 6:10, Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004

based on 417 ratings

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Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

"Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2008

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We can all identify with that Woman at the Well. Jesus comes to each of us one-on-one to reveal himself to us so that we may have that Living Water.

The Woman at the Well Pastor Jim May The Feast of Passover had come to an end, and it was time to get back to the daily work of ministry and teaching so Jesus stepped out onto the dusty road leading from Jerusalem to Galilee, followed closely by his 12 disciples. This was to be one of many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dreamer

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

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What about your dreams? What if God has a different dream about your life than you do? How will you handle it?

Genesis 37:1-11 When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, “Have you ever had any accidents?” After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded, “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Way To Fill Your Day Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 15, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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This is the day that the Lord has made. What are you doing with it? This Psalm shows us some of the best things we can do.

Summer Psalms #12 - The Best Way to Fill Your Day Psalms 118:1-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2009 *On mission trips to Ukraine we would ask the team to memorize one song in Russian. I’m sure we butchered the pronunciation, but nobody ever laughed in our faces. I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Doors Pt4 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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When you are on the wrong side of the wrong door what do you do? you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

In his autobiography, Just as I Am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with John F. Kennedy shortly after his election: “On the way back to the Kennedy house, the president-elect stopped the car and turned to me. ‘Do you believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?’ he asked. ‘I most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can Build The House

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

based on 24 ratings

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This is a sermon about building up the church

2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance Precedes Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2009

based on 60 ratings

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Divine grace cannot be divorced from human responsibility. The bestowing of the riches of covenant grace are for those who are genuinely willing to turn away from sin to follow God alone.

ZECHARIAH 1:1-6 REPENTANCE PRECEDES RESTORATION [Haggai 1:1-11 / 2 Chronicles 7:14] The visions of God showering His people with the riches of divine treasure must first be prefaced by the message that travels parallel down the track, arm in arm with divine blessings. The eternal truth which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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