Sermons on Defeating Obstacles:

Funeral Message (Of Sandra Age 73) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2023

Because our enemy of death has been defeated by Jesus who died on the cross to pay the penalty for sin. He died the just for the unjust to bring us back to God. He rose again that as Christians we to share in the resurrection.

Funeral Message (of Sandra Age 73) We are here this morning to pay our respects to Sandra. She died at the age of 73 after a 15-year long battle with cancer. Her life, although not without its difficulties was rich and full. It was through her most difficult times that her strength of character ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-22, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Minister Of Mayhem Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2021

Believers are aware of the adversary we face in this walk of faith. Since the fall of Adam, Satan has sought to hinder and defeat believers. He has power and influence, but like all of creation, Satan must submit to the sovereign power of God.

The Minister of Mayhem Esther 5: 9-14 Our text today follows Esther’s entrance before the king. She was received of Ahasuerus and promised that her request would be granted. She had invited Ahasuerus and Haman to a small banquet that served as an invitation to a larger banquet the following day – ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Embarrassed Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus defeated Satan at Calvary, not using His strength, but only with His weakness!Through His sacrificial death on the cross, Christ entered the citadel of the enemy -- Hell itself -- and wrested the keys from Satan, dealing him a mortal blow.

WHEN JESUS EMBARRASSED HELL Col. 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BATHTUB TEST......... 1. During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the Director how do You determine whether or not a patient should be institutional-ized. 2. 'Well,' said the Director, 'we fill up a bathtub, then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Awesome Expression Of Grace - The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 17, 2022

Death is man's greatest enemy, and it has conquered all men but Christ. Death is not, the great victor, but is a defeated enemy. Since the resurrection in fact did take place, then Christ is God, and the Christian faith is absolute truth!

An Awesome expression of GRACE Talking about the Resurrection By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation and the crowning proof of the Christian faith. It is not a denominational issue or a point for theological debate. It is exactly what it is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - Matthew 4 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 3, 2025

Baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the Wilderness, where HE defeats temptation with GOD’s WORD, and then begins HIS ministry in calling the world to repentance to enter GOD’s Kingdom.

2025.02.02. Sermon Notes. Matthew 4 – MINISTRY BEGINS with the Temptation of Christ. Battling Temptation with GOD’s WORD. LEAD us not into Temptation! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: After being baptized, anointed and presented to the world as GOD’s Beloved Son, JESUS is led by the Spirit into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 4:1-25, James 1:13, Deuteronomy 8:3, Psalm 91:11-12, Deuteronomy 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:13, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 4:14-16, Ephesians 6:11-17, Isaiah 9:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish God's rule. Today, Jesus invites us to join his mission and bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.

You know how every superhero has a mission, right? Like Batman fights crime in Gotham, or Spiderman swings around New York saving people. Well, Jesus had a mission too. He came to earth to bring the Kingdom of God. His mission was to heal people, defeat evil, teach about the Kingdom, and establish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Acts 1:8

Topics: Divine Purpose, Spiritual Service, Faithful Discipleship, Redemptive Love

Power Over Sea And Spirits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

When we face some great obstacle or some uncontrollable force in our lives, we have a Lord with us who is greater than all the forces in the created world. We can pray to God with confidence that he’s able to do anything we ask.

Di & I were watching a show the other day where they were previewing the latest movies and one came up that we decided was just too close to the truth to bear watching. It was based on the tsunami in 2004. Do you remember it? Those horrific scenes of the ocean rolling in and swallowing everything ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Cross Made The Difference For Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2016

1. We are blessed with two birthdays (vs. 1). 2. We are called to live by love (vs. 1-3). 3. We can overcome every obstacle in life (vs. 4-6). 4. We have been won by great witnesses (vs. 6-8).

The Cross Made the Difference for Us! 1 John 5:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 25, 2015 (Revised February 2, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians are like other people in a whole lot of ways. We go to school and work. We love our families. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Be Discouraged

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, power, and advocacy for Him and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005

Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 30, 2005

Last week we learned there was a thunderous sound that filled the place where the 120 were praying. The noise was similar to that caused by a violent wind. We learned that the thunder was there to make God’s presence known to His people, to defeat His e

We had established that the feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Jesus became the Lamb of God that took away our sin on the day of Passover. But 50 days later, the Bible declares there were 120 people praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him John 16:33-16:33 1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Solution For Tough Times

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006

We all go through tough times. We all go through the shadow of the valley of death. The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our c

God’s Solution for Tough Times We all go through tough times We all go through the shadow of the valley of death The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our character, but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prescription For An Achan Nation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 31, 2008

It’s not the Jerichos that defeat most Christians...it’s the Ais. What Christian America must do to keep from following the path Israel took in our text. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Prescription for an Achan Nation Joshua 7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AchanNation.html Have you ever noticed the similarities between Israel and Christian America? Both bountifully blessed by God, having great victories and claiming powerful promises of God. And both flirting with defeat by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Reap If We Faint Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2003

By perseverance the snail reached the Ark. -Spurgeon Praise God that the Holy Spirit gives you the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance,

We Will Reap If We Faint Not (Gal. 6:9,10) "Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if we faint not. As we therefore, have opportunity, let us do good to all men. Especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Gal. 6:9,10) Illustration: Postage stamps are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational