SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

showing 1,366-1,380 of 33,635
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • John Lowe avatar

    Gaal Driven Out Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2020
     | 2,221 views

    There is nothing surprising about what is related here. The drunken celebration of the previous night had left Gaal and his men both mentally and physically unprepared for any kind of effective military activity, and Abimelech and his army easily defeated them.

    Chapter 43 Gaal Driven Out [Judges 9.34-9.41] Scripture: Judges 9:34-41 (KJV) 34 And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies. 35 And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Persistence Through Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,913 views

    Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

    MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Committed To Finishing Well

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,380 views

    Paul found himself within a Roman prison, but he refused to be defeated. Although confined and isolated, he desired to continue for the Lord. As long as he lived, he wanted to be useful for the Lord. He refused to allow circumstances to dictate his life.

    Committed to Finishing Well Philippians 3: 13-14 Most will agree that living the Christian life can be difficult, especially in today’s environment and rapidly changing culture. While believers once enjoyed a majority, we now find ourselves in an increasing minority. We are continually challenged ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 10, 2019
     | 10,840 views

    Writing his final letter, while facing execution, Paul was not defeated. He had not abandoned the faith. His final instruction was given to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul longed for Timothy to follow his lead and remain steadfast in the faith.

    The Strategy for Success 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 Our text today comes from the last letter the Apostle Paul would write. At this moment, Paul is very near the end of life. He is confined within the Roman Mamertine prison, awaiting his execution. Paul’s final days are lived in the shadow of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Free To Fail

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,583 views

    Abraham Lincoln suffered a string of failures before he was elected to the presidency. His country store went out of business. As a young lawyer he had trouble getting clients. He was defeated in his campaigns for the state legislature, the House of Repre

    FREE TO FAIL Matthew 25:24-25; Philippians 4:13 Abraham Lincoln suffered a string of failures before he was elected to the presidency. His country store went out of business. As a young lawyer he had trouble getting clients. He was defeated in his campaigns for the state legislature, the House of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Wheat avatar

    Waiting For The Promise

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,309 views

    Have you ever felt fear, anger, anxious, frustrated and defeated in your faith? The disciples on the road to Emmaus felt this after seeing thier Savior crucified and buried. But as they were walking away from Jerusalem they had forgotten the promise of th

    LUKE 24:13-35 “Waiting for the Promise” INTRO: Background. – As you we read the Scripture today we need to remember the context of this passage. First, at this point the Lord had been welcomed into the city by palm branches with the prople exclaiming, “hosanna in the highest”. He had been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,504 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Revelation 12: The Epic War Of The Ages (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 3, 2022
     | 1,578 views

    Chapter 12 is a broad brushstroke of history going all the way back to when Satan fell and attempted to lead a rebellion against God in Heaven and continues through to the victorious coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and his defeat over Satan.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/141884 We are continuing through Revelation 12 tonight and we are considering the topic of this chapter on the Epic War of the Ages. We introduced this to you a couple ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Fights Without Losing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 162 views

    The God we serve is the God who fights without losing. He has never known defeat and never will. If He is for us, no one can be against us. Every spiritual and physical battle we face is already won in Him.

    THE GOD WHO FIGHTS WITHOUT LOSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:31, Psalm 24:7-10, Revelation 19:11-16 INTRODUCTION: God is not only a loving Father; He is also a Mighty Warrior. When He arises to fight, no ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 34 – The Unexpected Happened And Corruption Everywhere - Chapter 4:12-13 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025
     | 85 views

    No one thought Jerusalem would be defeated – that was what the world thought! Religious society was so evil. We look at corruption in our western world, from governments to people. The world will worsen and judgement is coming very quickly. Australia and the United States.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 34 – THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENED AND CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE - CHAPTER 4:12-13 In our last message we looked at a whole lot of misery for the survivors of the Babylonian holocaust. That was one of the saddest messages we could give. However contained in it would be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Brownlee avatar

    Does Religion Hinder Walking In The Spirit

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 20, 2024
     | 391 views

    The word "Religion" is a deep well and It doesn't always represent a true faith in Jesus. Maybe its time to ask whether we are suffering defeat because of it's encroachment on our walk with God

    Read it Or Watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YGiZA2VacQ Have you ever considered the influence other religions have had on your walk of faith? What defines them as different and what makes them a distraction rather then a help within our spiritual journey? The struggles that follow every ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • John Gaston avatar

    Had Enough Of The Enemy’s Bluff?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2020
     | 5,455 views

    The Jebusites "trash-talked" to David that even their lame and blind could fend off his troops from taking Jerusalem. We too have strongholds we've allowed that Satan tells us we can't overcome, but Jesus has come to help us defeat them!

    HAD ENOUGH OF THE ENEMY’S BLUFF? 2 SAM. 5:3,6-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FACT OR FICTION 1. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and sometimes they have some very perceptive questions. 2. One pastor (not me) had just been telling his grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. When it was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    David Anointed King Of All Israel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2022
     | 1,285 views

    About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half years since he was anointed King of Judah. At thirty-seven, his faith and patience were rewarded, every obstacle was removed from his path, and the Divine purpose concerning his royal destination was fulfilled.

    David Anointed King of All Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then came all the tribes of Israel to David to Hebron, and spoke, saying, Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.… ________________________________________ 1. About twenty years had elapsed since David was anointed by Samuel, seven and a half ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    31. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 15-25 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 31 Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 80 views

    We conclude Roman 7 - the experience of a devout man under the Law trying to keep the Law - but always being defeated. Finally, victory in in the Lord Jesus. Chapter 7 is not a Christian battling sin. The Christian is NOT in this chapter. To say so has confused the whole matter.

    31. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 15-25 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 31 Part 3 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 3 It is most unfortunate that these three messages had to be broken into three Parts because it disrupts ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Funeral Sermon: Victory Beyond The Grave Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 626 views

    The Apostle Paul reminds us that death has been swallowed up in victory. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a door has been opened for us into eternal life. The grave may claim the body, but it cannot hold the soul of the righteous.

    FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (KJV) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God