Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

Diamonds In The Rough

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2021

We will explore how we are "diamonds in the rough". The biggest takeaway from today's message is that when we fully rely on God, He can turn our struggles from hurdles and obstacles into stepping stones.

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH 1 Timothy 4:10-12  For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.  (11)  These are the things you must insist on and teach.  (12)  Let no one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Truth Detector? War Room!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 4, 2018

Today we see the tendency to re-define truth... We seem to find God in the valleys. This obstacle may be to drive us to dwell in the WAR ROOM. The truth detector will tell where we really are... The enemy of better maybe good?

TRUTH DETECTORS? WAR ROOM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. WE MIGHT NEED TRUTH DETECTORS TO REVEAL GOD TO US IN THE WAR ROOM? THERE IS AN AGE OLD QUESTION THAT EACH GENERATION ASKED … A KING (PILATE) ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Possibilities

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 1, 2017

Paul faced much opposition in ministry. He was forced to change his plans on numerous occasions, and yet he chose to see the possibilities instead of the obstacles. We too will face difficulty, but we must maintain our perspective, seeing possibilities.

Seeing the Possibilities 2 Corinthians 2: 12-17 As you read and study Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church, you discover his ministry there was difficult at best. The church was situated in a city that was morally corrupt, and its influence was showing up in negative ways within the church. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Causes Fights And Quarrels?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Let's talk about these 6 relationships killers (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, Chapter 4 Sin, pgs. 29- 40; and Chapter 8 Obstacles, pgs. 77-90)

HoHum: Larry Crabb said in his book called The Safest Place on Earth- “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Accuser's Challenge Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we examine Job's interaction with the Accuser to learn insights about spiritual struggles. The life of Job teaches us how to persevere in faith in the face of hardship.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Accuser's Challenge Job 1:6-12 Introduction: Dear friends and members of our congregation. Today, we embark on a journey into the book of Job, delving into a profound and timeless story that explores the complexities of human suffering, divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:12, James 1:2-4, Job 1:12, Job 1:20-22, Job 1:6-12, Job 1:8, Job 42:5, John 8:44, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 12:10-11, Zechariah 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 47 - The Holy Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 7, 2023

Our God is a holy God and we as His children are called to be a people ‘set apart’ for the Lord. Success is ours when we choose to walk in holiness, and failures are times when we must take stock of our lives to see where we have failed.

The promise of God as given to us at the onset of this year was from Act 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) As we meditated and studied on the various aspects of the Hand of God, we realized that God’s hand protects us, His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 6:20, Joshua 1:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Samuel 4:3, 1 Samuel 4:5, 1 Samuel 4:10-11, 1 Samuel 5:2, 1 Samuel 5:7, 1 Samuel 5:9, 1 Samuel 5:11, 1 Samuel 6:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

¡Él Ha Resucitado! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 26, 2024

Todo cambia con la resurrección de Jesús.

La batalla de Waterloo fue la batalla decisiva que determinaría el rumbo de la guerra para Inglaterra. La esperada noticia de quién salió victorioso en esta batalla entre los generales Wellington de Inglaterra y Napoleón de Francia se transmitiría al otro lado del Canal de ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Life Through A Different Lense

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2006

We often look at life through the lense of the Enemy’s perspective - and live defeated lives. What can happen when we look at life through God’s eyes? Everything changes!

“A few weeks ago I thought I was going out of my mind. At the time I didn’t realize I was experiencing a form of an "Anxiety Attack." My heart raced with fear as thoughts came to my mind of all the things I hadn’t accomplished that day. And the fear of failing the people around me made me want to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Life Is A Battlefield

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

Too many Christians believe it’s easier to pay off the bully than learn how to defeat him. Too many don’t even realize we are living on a battlefield not a playground!

Life is a Battlefield Text: Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: A man wrote: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Stand On Guard For Thee!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006

The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Strength To Stand - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil.

STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part Two ~ Enduring To The End Usually no one likes to consider themselves as weak, but we all need to find more strength in Christ so that we can together (as a church family) defeat a very real enemy – the devil. As we continue out series entitled, Strength To Stand – I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asking And Believing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009

Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009

There is that precious, opportunistic moment; when a gentle hand by a touch on the shoulder is able to magically remove the sting of failure from the midst of defeat,,, There is something about a shoulder that invites attention when we are slumped in sorr

Deut: The Promise of Life STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Deuteronomy 30:1-20) When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Fear Makes The Giant Grow Larger... 2 Parts

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014

I do this lesson in two parts... Chronic fear? Fear breeds fear? What causes fear? How can we defeat fear? The more you listen to Goliath the greater he grows.

FEAR MAKES THE GIANT larger: FEAR KILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. KJV 2 Tim. 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Your Worship Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan loves to make situations which require simple faith and obedience complicated and confusing in order to get us off track. Jehoshaphat was able to overcome doubt - and ultimately defeat - through worshiping the Lord.

God’s strategy was clear . . . the worshipers went first into the battlefield, and . . . the Lord miraculously defeated their enemies. - Mike Harland(1) If the Lord has ever asked you to do something for Him and you struck out early, then this message is for you! We’re going to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:12-22

Denomination: Baptist