Sermons on Wasted Opportunities:

Becoming A Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012

These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Which King Is He?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Do I use Jesus for my own selfish opportunities? Do I find it convenient to cheer with Him one day then deny him the next? What kind of a King do I try to make of him?

Which King is He? Matthew 20:17 – 21:17 NIV A Parade of Opportunity and Opportunists From The Scriptures 1. Matthew 20:17-19 The Divine opportunity Jesus explains His opportunity – the reason He came to earth was to be a perfect sacrifice for all They still did not understand and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What’s The Password Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 1 – 11

Mark 11: 1 – 11 What’s The Password Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Source Of Success Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Up And Moving On

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

One of the greatest accomplishments in the entire Bible was accomplished by Nehemiah when he led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.

Building Up and Moving On Nehemiah 7:1-3 June 6, 2010 Morning Service Introduction There were many great leaders and great tasks accomplished throughout the Bible. Here are just a few reminders. * Noah built the Ark and saved the world * Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and slavery * Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 6, 2010

There are five important principles for us to learn from the Parable of the Wedding Feast.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST Text: Matthew 22:1 – 14 Have you ever received an invitation to a party or celebration? The first invitation that I remember receiving was for a birthday party when I was in the seventh grade. Over the years, I have been invited to graduations, weddings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Minister, Record, Thanksgiving And Praise!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 11, 2009

In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through

MINISTER, RECORD, THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE! In this brief devotion outline we list four things that God appointed Israel to do to have VICTORY. If we apply these to our personal lives we too can have victory in all we do. (1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4-12

Consider Your Strength Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Draw Near

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

The joy and priveledge of the believer’s access into the holy of holies; into the very presence of God in heaven

Let Us Draw Near Dr. Russell K. Tardo 22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Samuel said to all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Open Door

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2018

The door of opportunity is there for the taking and John in Revelation outlines this for the Church in Philadelphia.

An open DOOR Rev.3:7-13 Of all the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Philadelphia was the ideal Church, and the one against which Jesus had no accusations nor did He find any sin there. However, Philadelphia was not a perfect city it was a city of many temples, and was called “the little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Colossians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

A Love Story For Dummies

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Its time to quit being, just another face in the crowd! It’s time, that every Christians face stood out in the crowd and their testimony of God‘s blessing on their life was the reason!

A Love Story For Dummies If I were to tell you this morning, if you know Jesus you have access to it! And immediately you would begin to wonder access to what? If I were to tell you, it was the most freely given and withdrawn thing in the whole wide world and also the most misused and abused, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 25:29, Ephesians 6:11, Romans 8:31-32, Mark 11:22-24, Hebrews 11:1-2, Romans 4:17-18, Acts 19:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Alert To What God Is Saying Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is ap[plicable to us

This is the 15th and penultimate sermon in series on Elisha. The episodes are particularly bloodthirsty – as they are in scripture, we cannot avoid it. We will look at: 1. Listening before we speak 2. The people we speak to 3. The consequences 1. Listening before we speak God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22-25

Denomination: Baptist