Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

Pouring Out Your Life For Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 28, 2017

We can be confident in Christ; can he be equally confident in us?

The year is A.D. 155, and the persecution of Christians sweeps across the Roman Empire to the city of Smyrna. The proconsul of Smyrna, swept up in this persecution, orders his minions to find the Bishop of Smyrna, Polycarp, arrest him, and bring him to the public arena for execution. They find ...read more

Denomination: Other

Broken/Fractured Be A Hope Giver

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 14, 2016

Have we ever considered why the heavens seem to be brass (cold) and the earth iron (hard)? We must welcome the broken and fractured and bring them to an eternal hope.

BROKEN --- FRACTURED --- BE A HOPE GIVER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAVE BEEN CALLED TO REACH THE BROKEN-FRACTURE INDIVIDUALS AND BRING THE ANOINTING OF HOPE AND DELIVERANCE ... EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES... BE A HOPE GIVER. Deuteronomy 28:23 (KJV) And thy heaven that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:23, Deuteronomy 4:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016

Sometimes the Church goes through Conflict. This a sermon series to help motivate people to move on.It is a Wesleyan sermon

“And Moving Forward” Phil 3:10-15 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What is clearly revealed here is that doing the will of God must ultimately find expression in following Jesus. You cannot do God’s will and not follow Christ. Apart from allegiance to him by faith, there is no salvation.

Opening illustration: One dark and stormy night, a gang of thieves broke into a jewelry store, but they were on a mission with a difference. They didn't steal a thing. But they carefully went round the whole shop and switched all the price tags. Then they left. The next day, the staff came in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Different Stages Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message examines the different stages of Christian growth.

People have the tendency to use word pictures to help others understand difficult concepts. This is quite common in the church. The church has often been compared to a business, a farm, a team, a school or a hospital. However, none of these analogies have the ability to adequately convey what God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022

The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran

What Sank The Ship?

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018

Dealing with the storms of life.

What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2018

The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

-Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:19-26, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worry? Rejoice!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2022

I often hear: ALL I WANT IS TO BE HAPPY? This is an impossible goal! God has designed us to operate on a FULL JOY TANK. Rejoice, again I say rejoice!

DON’T WORRY, REJOICE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HEAR ME? DID PAUL FORGET WHAT HE HAD SAID? OR MAYBE THERE IS POWER IN REPETITION? The action of repeating something that has already been said or written. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Luke 2:9-10, Luke 12:15, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Potholes That Hinder Growth

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2023

This is one in a series about SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Let us study some of the issues that hinder spiritual growth. Personal Growth must become a priority.

POTHOLES THAT HINDER SPIRITUAL GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (There is a part #1 STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION?) Stupidity of sameness. #2 but grow in grace… This is part #3: POTHOLES THAT HINDER GROWTH. We need ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 22:29, Hosea 4:6, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Survivor: How To Overcome Your Peninnah - Overcoming Challenges Amidst Difficulties By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2023

One character that Hannah portrays it’s her wisdom to accept her condition and find a permanent solution for it. Despite Peninnah hurling insults on her, she did not complain, she did not start the so called ‘Blaming game’. She accepted her situation and seek God for a solution

Overcoming Challenges amidst difficulties 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Lessons that we learn from the story of Hannah and Peninnah #𝟏- 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐀𝐬 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dim Light

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2023

I have an expensive flash light. The light grows dim. Do I throw away the flash light? Never. I replace the batteries. Don't panic! Trust God's plan.

THE DIM LIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have an expensive flash light. The batteries are almost dead. The light is very dim. Do we throw the flash light away? NEVER! We replace the batteries to give a brighter light. (Recharge?) AA: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:9, Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurry Up And Wait.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2026

At times life seems more like a crock pot than a pressure cooker. We love quick and easy. Often in spiritual maturity we must learn to wait. Pleasure is a poor goal. Daniel learned delay is part of the spiritual battle.

HURRY UP AND WAIT--- THE CROCK POT VS THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DO WE KNOW ROBIN WILLIAMS? He lived from 1951 to 2014 (63). His estimated worth was over 50 million dollars. He won the Oscar Award, he was successful. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Refining Fire Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Main Idea: God’s promise to purify His people and the hope of His coming judgment and restoration.

Text is Malachi 3:1 - Chapter 4:6 1. Introduction: God’s Justice and Purification - Recap: The Book of Malachi has revealed the broken state of Israel's relationship with God, marred by corrupt priests, lack of genuine worship, and disregard for God’s covenant. Yet, God’s love remains ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Church Of God