Sermons on Wasting Potential:

The Journey: Expectation, Potential, The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Life is more than a destination, life is about the journey. Let us follow Elijah to see the journey to receiving the Mantle of God. Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, Jordan.

THE JOURNEY EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL TO THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) We are all on a journey! We walk on a spiritual PILGRIMAGE… We search for more. We desire to find God’s holy place of sacred growth. God has a course of action (COA) for your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Murder Or Mercy: The Death Of Potential

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Because of the deep place murder holds in the heart, most of the time we tend to even ignoring God’s forewarnings.

“Murder or Mercy” The death of potential I find the simplicity of this statement striking, especially in how it contrasts murder and mercy. Today we are focusing on the contrast between personal choices and God’s mercy. We will also be connecting this idea to how people often take their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unleash Your Inner Potential SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

It doesn't matter how gifted you are, it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

The Importance of Activating the Gift Paul encouraged Timothy to stir up the gift that was in him. This gift is the Holy Spirit. Paul understood that receiving the gift was not enough; it needed to be activated. Timothy had the responsibility to keep the gift stirred and active. In other words, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Topics: Activation, Potential

Maximizing Your Divine Potential SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Service implies the execution of duties or being useful for a specific task. God has endowed everyone with a unique gift, often referred to as a 'Talent'. There is no individual without at least one talent. The question then is, how effectively are you utilizing your God-given talents?

What is the quality of your service to God? Are you effectively using the talents that God has given you? Each one of us has been blessed with unique gifts, which can be referred to as "talents." No one is without at least one talent. It is important to reflect on how we are utilizing these gifts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Serving God, Utilizing Talents

Activating Your Divine Potential

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

You are not an accident. You carry untapped greatness. What the world needs may already be inside you. Until you rise and activate your divine potential, generations may suffer delay.

ACTIVATING YOUR DIVINE POTENTIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:19, Matthew 25:14-30, Proverbs 18:16 INTRODUCTION: Every individual is created by God with inherent gifts and potential. However, many people live far below ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the fullness of life in Christ, encouraging believers to pursue their potential, promote fullness, and practice embracing His presence.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand here today, humbled and honored to share the Word of God with you. Our theme today is a three-fold one: Pursuing Potential through Christ, Promoting Fullness in Him, and Practicing Embrace of His Presence. We find ourselves in the book of Philippians, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Topics: Full Potential

God Does Not Waste Your Failure Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Mar 10, 2015

benefits of failure

God Does Not Waste Your Failure Luke 22:31-32 1. A word about awareness A. Jesus is not surprised by your failure B. Jesus does not prevent your failure 2. A word about authority A. Satan's petition - attack God's plan B. Jesus' intercession - faith is the priority 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 17, 2005

It’s good to ask the right questions about our lives. It’s equally important to get the right answers. To keep from wasting your life and being filled with regret, consider these questions: What does God want? What will it take? Why should I do it?

DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE Original Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on the "40 Days of Purpose" series. Don’t Waste Your Life Preparing for 40 Days of Purpose Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stop Wasting Your Life - Precampaign Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 18, 2004

As we prepare to enter into an intense time of prayer and discovery together, I want to share some thoughts with you this morning. This message has been adapted from Rick Warren.

Message Adapted from Rick Warren: If you will take out your outlines, I heard about a bumper sticker one time that said, “Life is too precious to waste”. But how do you do that? How do you prevent wasting your life? Well, the Bible says this in Ephesians, 5:15-17…Let’s read it aloud together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Some Trust In Chariots? The Potential Of The Seed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2023

Seems many today say there is no trust left. Not so... we trust elevators, we trust cars, we batteries --- why do we refuse to trust God's plan. God desires to bless us when we trust His Word.

SOME TRUST IN CHARIOTS: THE POTENTIAL OF THE SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 (MSG) See those people polishing their chariots, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Mark 11:22, Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Only Takes A Little

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Waste Your Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2005

A sermon for Father’s Day identifying several things that men do not need to waste their time on doing.

Sermon for 6/19/2005 Don’t Waste Your Time Ephesians 4:19- 5:21 Introduction: Rules to Help Women Understand Men: 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. If it’s up- don’t come tell us about it. Put it down. 2. Don’t make us guess. 3. If you ask a question you don’t want an answer to- expect an answer ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste Your Life

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

Graduation Speech - As I look at the 8 of you, my prayer is that when you come to the end of your life on this earth, however many years God will mercifully grant to you, my concern is that you will not have wasted your life.

Iredell County Home Educators Graduation Let me begin by saying how very grateful I am for this opportunity to speak to you at your graduation from High School. At the same time it is a daunting assignment because this is a fun, exciting day, a day of celebration therefore the last thing you want ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance