Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

Run #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Faith and Trust in God means you will be asked to challenge the status quo so He will be glorified

As I was reading my bible this week, I came across a familiar piece of scripture about a guy who should have been on a box of “wheaties” in early Jerusalem. The story comes out of 1 Sam 17. It’s the story of David and Goliath. To refresh your memory, this is where David a little shepherd boy has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A msg for kids on facing obstacles in life

Facing your Giants What do you think I have in this little bag? Well, let's take a look and see. Hmm... how about that... it is some rocks. Five smooth stones. Do these five smooth stones remind you of a Bible story? When I think of five smooth stones, I think of the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

"A Cinderella Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006

Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Joshua, An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua faced obstacles and overcame them.

A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua ... the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua ... spoke unto the people . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 26, 2014

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

Text: (‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭1-3‬ KJV) Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refreshing Our Minds On The Basics Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

When students go back to school in the fall Often a teacher will give them a test the very first few days. this is not for marks, but to find out where they are. At times in the Christian walk it is also good to have a time of spiritual inventory to rem

REFRESHING OUR MINDS ON THE BASICS (Sermon 1 of 3 in the Series Back To The Classroom) Col. 2:13-15 Dorn Ridge Sept. 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: I. WE WERE DEAD IN SINS. – Col. 2:13a. 1.) Dead is a state of being in which there is separation. A.) Though we do not have a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lois Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

A GRANDMOTHER OVERCOMING OBSTACLES A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lois Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

A Grandmother Overcoming Obstacles

A. LOIS: LIVING BEYOND HER CIRCUMSTANCES 1. Married a Gentile just as her daughter Eunice. “Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman (Eunice) who believed, but his father was a Greek” (Acts 16:1). 2. What was her life in Lystra? a. Not enough Jewish families for a Synagogue. b. Not any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Of Success Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Is For Us! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011

God is at work in you, helping you become all He wants you to be, as one of His people! God’s work in us is so much greater than our work in us could ever be!

The God Who Is for Us! Intro: 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he gave the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lose That Weight!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 8, 2012

We need to look forward the coming year with a new sense of commitment and resolve free ourselves from the impediments that hinder us from being effective servants of God.

January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, thence also of gates, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision Of Purpose

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017

The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Mentality

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

K1 John.4:4 “You are of God, little Children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NKJV)

Greater Mentality. None of us are going to make through life without ever facing a problem, test, trials or tribulations. But when we face the challenges of life, we need to maintain an attitude that recognises “Greater” Mentality! Some times we face so many challenges that our ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal