Sermons about Wasted Opportunities

Expensive Shampoo Wasted? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 16, 2017

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Why is the story of the women pouring perfume on Jesus' head be told along with the Gospel of Salvation?

Let’s continue our worship of our Lord Jesus Christ by reading from the Gospel of Mark 14…. Read along with me v1-9……… As we had noted in the past, Scriptures explains Scriptures; and so, it is always good to see if other Gospels have the same story as the one we are studying…. Turn briefly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biggest Waste Of Time!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

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Those who are doing something positive with their life recognize that we are only allotted so many days, weeks, months and years in this life, and we can not afford to waste the precious time that is given to us.

For example: (1) SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME In the name of increased productivity, we humans have battled against time since the beginning of time. For example, if you look at the past 200 years, the invention of the cotton gin, the assembly line, the telephone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not A Waste Material

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

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No matter what you have been through or how you feel, God values you deeply. You are not a waste material; you are a vessel of honour in God’s hands.

YOU ARE NOT A WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Consecrated To Be Wasted

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

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Consecration is a divine separation — a setting apart for God’s holy purposes. It is not merely a religious ritual but a total dedication of life, desires, and actions to the Lord.

TOO CONSECRATED TO BE WASTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Key Verse: “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Opportunity Strikes Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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We must have courage to meet the need.

WHEN OPPORTUNITY STRIKES Nehemiah 2:1-8 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO MEET THE NEED. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:1-8 five ways that Nehemiah is readied for the task that is on his heart. The _____ way Nehemiah is readied ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2019

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5 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--V— 2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: “America was founded by people who believed that God was their rock of safety. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-18, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mode. Opportunities.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2021

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Living in prayer mode is the difference between seeing coincidences and providences. Prayer has a way of helping us recognize that what we might dismiss as human accidents are really divine appointments.

Prayer Mode. Opportunities. Jeremiah 46:17. Living in a prayer mode means your spiritual antenna is up and your radar is on. In fact the Aramaic word for prayer is slotha, means to set a trap. Prayer helps us catch the opportunities God throws our way. My trap is loaded, is yours? Living in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 46:17, Psalm 55:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Not Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 57 ratings

| 6,688 views

Steps to avoiding your God given potential

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 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Golden Opportunities

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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Some opportunities may come but once. We need to be able to recognize them and take advantage of the moment.

Many times opportunities come but once. A. Sometimes they get by us because we just aren’t paying attention. 1. Things slip by us when we are intent on our own projects, goals, or activities. B. Then too........we can be attacked, criticized or beat down because of our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time's Wasting, Do It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

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This is an outline of Ephesians 5:16 and wraps up the series from Twitter by examining the phrase "Time's wasting, Do it!".

Time’s Wasting, DO it! Making the most of time Ephesians 5:1-21 key verse 16 . Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Work Of Wasted Ointment

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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This is a message of the broken alabaster box and what real worship can do in our lives.

Mark 14:3-9 KJV And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. [4] And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008

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Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Wasting Your Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Nov 17, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Followers of Christ may waste their lives by failing to invest the resources God has given them. This sermon aims to encourage believers to invest their lives for God.

DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE – INVEST IT INSTEAD Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Objective: This message is aimed at preparing the church for the 40 Days of Discovering God’s Purpose patterned after Saddleback Church’s 40 Days of Purpose. God calls those who follow Him to a purposeful life. Be careful how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Saved Soul - A Wasted Life

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 11, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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TO POINT OUT THAT A SAVED PERSON CAN WASTE THEIR LIFE.

PP0917 DATE "A SAVED SOUL, BUT A WASTED LIFE" 2 Pet 2:4-8. 2Pe 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Alert For Opportunities Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012

based on 38 ratings

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The reason we are not making the most of our opportunities & just sleeping through so many other opportunities is because we have made a division between the life of faith & our daily life. We are to seek to serve God continually in our daily life

COLOSSIANS 4: 2-6 [Christ Above All Series] BEING ALERT FOR OPPORTUNITIES Has your Christian Life lost its excitement? Has the fire gone out and you sense yourself just going through the motions? You know that the Christian life is the right way to live but the enthusiasm you once had and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

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