Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

What You Want

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 15, 2009

Discovering what the difference is between be a consumer Christian and a serving Christian.

What You Want? Mark 10: 35 – 45 Job 38: 1 – 7, 34 – 41 Intro: “He who dies with the most toys, is still dead!” I believe the basic problem today is this: people wish to do as little as possible and to get as much as possible. / Start at the top and work their way down I. James and John – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 2, 2007

Value of Friendship

Value of friendship Proverbs 27:5-6 Friendship are valuable because through them we can receive love and support, encouragements, specific help, and even criticism that will helps us grow in Character. Some friends also have danger, for some friends is like a snake on the grass;can give bad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Keys" A Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016

keys are used to keep things safe, to keep people out and often to keep people in. The KEY to living the Christian life is faith.

Object: A key ring with several keys. Keys come in all different shapes and sizes. I have a lot of keys on my key ring. Show them. Describe. Most of us use keys every day. Do you guys have any? When I was growing up we never locked our house. I would walk home from school and go right into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Promise! Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010

The fear of life.

Question: What are your fears? Fear and discouragement go with the territory in any kind of ministry. The only antidote is a constant awareness of the presence of the Lord. Therefore; Joshua Lead: Possessing the Promise: 3. He understood God’s Presence to Guide. Vs. 9-11 For forty ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Exercise

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

From the start it looks as though Enoch fared more regrettable than the other patriarchs; he lived on earth for just 365 years. Then that would imply that Enoch lived longer than any patriarch, for he never saw death.

From the start it looks as though Enoch fared more regrettable than the other patriarchs; he lived on earth for just 365 years. Enoch was transferred straightforwardly to heaven without dying. Then that would imply that Enoch lived longer than any patriarch, for he never saw death. So, if we think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Strength And Peace In God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In times of change and uncertainty, we should turn our focus towards God. His presence is with us through His Spirit within us. He is our safe haven, providing us protection. He empowers us with His strength.

Today, I want to share with you a powerful message based on Psalm 46. This psalm reminds us that God is our safe haven and source of strength, always ready to help us in times of trouble. It is a comforting and reassuring message that we can hold onto, especially when faced with uncertainty and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Topics: Strength In God, God's Presence

One Man's Influence Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What An Authentic Conversion Looks Like

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of an authentic conversion.

WHAT AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSION LOOKS LIKE Text: Luke 19:1 – 10 Introduction: · Story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of authentic conversion Body: A. You must successfully overcome the barriers keeping you from Christ 1. Means of wealth (v. 2) · Discuss Zacchaeus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Your Dreams

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

God has a great plan for each of our lives. He wants to fulfill our dreams. When we seek His will in our lives, He will align our dreams with His will.

Dream Your Dreams Genesis 37 I. Have a Dream (37: 5a) a. We must have a dream b. People may not always like your dream (v. 5b) II. Share your dream (37: 6) a. Tell everyone you can b. “Without Vision, the people Parish” III. Expect Opposition and Obstacles (37: 5, 10) a. For whatever reason, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: *other

Yet Once More

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

There is a choice before you. Remain unshakably true to God so that when our universe is shaken into destruction, you may stand safe and secure. For truly, nothing matters; only loyalty to God.

Yet Once More – Hebrews 12: 18-29 Intro: This passage is about contrasts between old and new / old and new covenants. – So much material here that we will concentrate on only 2 verses. Read Verses 28 & 29 I. The writer contrasts the experience at Mt. Sinai with the giving of the new covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purpose Of Fasting

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

Outline for a message to prepare our Church for a week of fasting and prayer at the beginning of 2002

Dec. 2, 2001 intro Many look at fasting as a convenient way to twist God’s arm to do something, or earn enough spiritual points to get what they want. They never fast joyfully, prayerfully, Need to Crucify the Flesh...James 4:1-3 Purpose: to get your flesh out of the way so the Spirit of God can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15, Joel 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Undeniable, Unchallengeable, Indisputable Faith!!! Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!!

Dear Friends, I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!! Can you believe it? Do u have the heart to accept it? I challenge you and say that YOU HAVE IT!!! You have the UNDENIABLE, UNCHALLENGEABLE, INDISPUTABLE FAITH!!! WOW... just saying that brings goose bumps all over me. SAY IT a few times!! I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Recharge Your Account Balance Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 14, 2016

Prayer is communion with God, without it our spirit's ability to "transact" or communicate in the realm of the spirit is bankrupt. The more effective and fervently we prayer, the more we refuel, rekindle and empower our spirit for effective living.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man makes power available.” - James 5:16b If you have a mobile phone, chances are, you’re familiar with the statement "recharge your account balance". This is the information we receive when we have run out or are running low on our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patri-Passion Sunday Series

Contributed by Rev Kenneth Roach on Feb 23, 2021

Part of Lent series

This is an important day in the church calendar. It emphasises an aspect of God we tend to forget. We usually imagine God has been up there in high heaven, remote from pain in his divine glory. When in trouble we tend to ask:- “Where is God, why doesn’t he come to help us?” Well, Patri-Passion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Seek And You Shall Find: The Promise Of Prayer

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2023

Ask, Knock, seek. Prayer and our lives.

Today, we gather to reflect on a profound and encouraging verse from the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 7, verse 7, where Jesus imparts to us timeless wisdom: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." In these simple yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Anglican