Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

The Will To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message based on the Olympic Games. This message deals with life situations.

THE WILL TO WIN Psalm 37:3-9 INTRO: How exciting it was to see Olympians who succeeded in Seoul return four years later at Barcelona and do it all over again—swimmers like Matt Biondi and Janet Evans, athletes like Jackie Joyner-Kersy, and runners like Carl Lewis. Then there was Pablo Morales, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Awesome Power Of The Word Of God”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

The Word of God( The Bible) Has Power to change situations in our homes, lives and churches.

Isaiah 55:10-11 ...[11] so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. •• God’s Word is full of power; it will not return to Him empty. • God’s Word will accomplish His desires and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need Some Room

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

It’s time to grow! The place where you have been living is too small for you. Let this passionate message move your off your plateau!

“I Need Some Room” Text: 2 Kings 6:1-7; Isaiah 54:2 1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2 “Please let us go to the Jordan and each of us take from there a beam, and let us make a place there for ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021

Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Numbers 14:6-9, Numbers 13:30-33

Denomination: Methodist

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Small Victories Lead To Winning The War! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores how God's enduring strength and love guide us to perceive small victories, view enemies positively, and progress towards spiritual victory.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable ties of faith and fellowship. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:4

Topics: Celebrating Victory, Change Perception

Hard Shoes To Fill! Beware Of Fear...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2016

Stay with God! Take heart! Do not quit. Conside how difficult the task of Joshua to try to fill Moses' leadership role? Just be strong! Not calloused but strong.

HARD SHOES TO FILL! BEWARE OF FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LISTEN TO THE WORD: STAY WITH GOD! TAKE HEART! DON'T QUIT! Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marching Forward With Divine Backing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Navigating The Valleys And The Mountain Tops

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

Who would not like the Lord to help us navigate the highs and lows in our life?

Navigating the valleys and Mountain tops of our life Hinds Feet and High Places Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19 Introduction and greeting- Good morning, we are glad that you have joined us! Please turn to Psalm 18 as we begin this morning- Prayer- I have titled the message- Navigating the valleys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Hasten To Be Heroic Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Peter is saying here, hasten to be heroic. The Christian life is a battle, and it is no place for idleness and indifference, or cowardice. God calls for energetic excellence in every believer.

In the days when there was little freedom of speech in England Thomas Paine spent sometime in prison for speaking his mind. Benjamin Franklin urged him to come to America. He did so in 1774. The difference was so great, and he so fell in love with the value of freedom that he caught a vision of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

When The Going Is Tough Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 21, 2015

A first-person sermon of Joseph his life story and learnings with his brothers.

“Getting Into Shape: When the Going Gets Tough” Gen. 45:1-8 & 50:15-26 Oh my dear brothers. As much as I have trusted God throughout these years, I admit I never envisioned such a glorious reunion, let alone being together to bury our father. It’s been so long since we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing What God Wants Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Has God ever asked you to do something that was really hard? You knew God wanted you to do something, but you had a difficult time following through. Even though you knew it was the right thing to do; that it was God’s thing to do; but you just couldn’t do it? [Seeing car with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

You're Next Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2003

We must have the courage to move forward.

YOU’RE NEXT Joshua 1:1-9 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. ?: What? What keeps us from doing so? KW: Obstacles TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 1:1-19 six obstacles that may keep us from moving forward. The _____ obstacle that may keep us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

What we learn about prayer from Acts 12

The Power of Prayer - Acts 12 - 5/31/15 Turn with me this morning the the book of Acts, chapter 12.  M, M, L, J, Acts - the 5th book of the NT.  In the gospels, we find recorded for us the life and ministry of Jesus, who came to live an example for us, die to provide us salvation, and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Forward (Pentecost Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 16, 2024

As we know Pentecost is about the birthday of the Church. Our marching orders for the Kingdom following the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ are to be Spirit filled, Spirit fed and Spirit led as we go and make disciples!

John 16:7-14 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (8) And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: (9) about sin, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist