Sermons on Wasted Opportunities:

Staying Power Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: *other

Joseph - The Dilemma Of Interruptions Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

Interruptions are often opportunities in disguise

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters; Don't Miss It Mom Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 11, 2009

Motherhood boils down to a series of opportunities. Mom don’t miss the opportunities God has given you.

Intro: The mother of three notorious kids was asked, “If you had to do it all over again would you have children? Sure,” she said, “but not the same ones.” Admit it there are days when all moms feel this way. However, at the end of the day if you had to do it all over you would have the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Offer Up Your Best Now

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2003

Offering up the best you can and seize the opportunity to it now.

Mark 14:3-11 OFFER UP YOUR BEST NOW Jesus was having a meal in the house of Simon the Leper. A woman brought a very special gift to Jesus. Her expression of love caused a great stir among the people watching. Jesus was touched by the acts of devotion and said, "...whatever the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maximising Divine Chances

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil purpose, and to walk in greatness.

MAXIMISING DIVINE CHANCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 10:5, Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 41:14-16, Galatians 6:9 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, God gives every man certain divine chances—opportunities to rise, to fulfil ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will You Do Wirh The Peace Of God

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

God offers peace to all. What will you do about this offer?

"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE PEACE OF GOD?" LUKE 19:41-44; JOHN 16:28-33 I. WE CAN REJECT GOD’S PEACE (LUKE 19:41-44) A. The Reality of Rejection (19:41-42) 1. Christ’s visit (See v.44) 2. Christ’s view (v. 42) a. Looked back: wasted opportunities ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making Hay While The Sun Shines

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007

This is a good message for the end of the summer in that it speaks of accomplishment and productivity over a period of time. Was it a wasted summer or an unproductive life up to this point?

April, 2007 “Making Hay While the Sun Shines” John 9:1-12 “...we must do the work of him who sent me” (v. 4). INTRODUCTION: You have probably all heard the term “making hay while the sun shines.” What does that mean? Does it just mean going out and working in a field? Verse 4 says, “as long ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

I’m hoping all of us will enjoy a happy New Year and I believe we will find ourselves off to a good start remembering these words of Paul: Ephesians 5:15-17

Now Is The Hour 01/01/06 AM Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction Happy New Year! This morning we stand in the threshold of a brand new year. At this time of year it is not uncommon for people to reflect on the year just past. I’m sure you’ve noticed the many magazines and newspapers with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Manure Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007

It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Vision Is Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013

A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Will You Do" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 12, 2014

Let us look to serve others more than ourselves

The Ultimate Decision August 12, 2014 Thank you for your prayers as I had an appointment with a surgeon yesterday for my back. He said that if he operated he could not guarantee that my pain would be alleviated. He did give me some other options so please pray that these other options of more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Is The Church Still Needed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 1, 2011

We often think of a invitation, as a invitation to accept Jesus as our Savior, but God gives us a invitation to follow Him daily!

Luke 14:16-25-Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’ But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Una Muchacha Autentica Series

Contributed by Rebeca Vivar on Mar 25, 2010

Reflexión sobre la vida de la Reina Esther, una muchacha autentica que Dios la levanta para interceder por su pueblo.

UNA MUCHACHA AUTENTICA El Señor me hablo algo muy importante a través de su palabra y te lo comparto para ti mi amada amiga y amada mujer. Estaba leyendo el libro de Esther, y muchas mujeres podemos encontrare respuestas a lo que te estoy preguntando, es decir respuestas a tus preguntas por el ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Full Plates Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2009

We are given the plate of growth gifts: space, quiet, renewal, guidance; and the plate of opportunities: to be present at ultimate times, to enter dangerous places, to receive responsibility.

If you approach someone and ask him to take on a responsibility, but his answer is, "I have a very full plate," what does he mean? Does he mean, "I can’t do it right now because I just sat down to dinner. Let me finish eating and I’ll do it"? No, if you ask someone to do something and he replies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist