Sermons on Hindering Others:

Giving Something Up For Lent

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015

God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 41 - Remain In God's Grace - Uproot Bitterness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 29, 2023

Do we value the grace of God, and how can we continue in the amazing grace that God has lavished on us? Can bitterness hinder us from obtaining God’s grace? Read on to find the answers to these questions.

In Hebrew 12:15, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;” (ESV) The Holy Spirit of God cautions us through the word of God, that if we allow the root of bitterness to get embedded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:22, Hebrews 11:7, 1 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 10:5, John 3:5, Romans 8:12-13, 1 Samuel 26:2, 1 Samuel 22:19, 1 Samuel 15:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"4 Steps To Overcome Fear?” In 1 Ki 19:1 -18

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 22, 2021

We all have experienced fear before. It can hinder us from moving forward. We can learn from this story what are the steps we can take to overcome fear before fear overcome us.

“4 STEPS TO OVERCOME FEAR?” in 1 Ki 19:1 -18 Good evening Brothers and Sisters, welcome to Upperlight Meeting. The title of my message is Fear is irrational and can be a powerful force to reckon with. Sometimes it comes suddenly, at other times it gradually builds up over time. But we all have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 10:27, Psalm 18:2, Mark 11:23, Jeremiah 32:27, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 16:18, 1 Kings 19:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Hear The Call: Reveille

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2020

We await a trumpet call: REVEILLE. Can we hear the call: WAKE UP? BE READY? BE PREPARED? Spiritual sleep is hindering the work of the church. Let us arise out of SPIRITUAL SLEEP and answer duties' call!

THE SPIRIT’S CALL TO REVEILLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com My opinion is that we are living TODAY IN A VERY PERILOUS TIME. History calls China the SLEEPING NATION. I think our enemy is using time as a LITMUS TEST to fine tune his last days procedures. This is a test, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:36, Ephesians 5:14, Luke 9:32, Judges 16:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Will Give You Access Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Apr 11, 2018

Prayer is our lifeline to God and it must be integrated on a daily basis. We must also be aware of internal and external factors that may hinder our prayer life. Make a determination to have unhindered access by praying that His will be done.

James 5:16-18 MSG Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed. The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with. Elijah, for instance, human just like us, prayed hard ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

If My People Will Humble Themselves And Pray

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 22, 2016

We need to understand carefully what the Bible has to say about this matter and do whatever we need to do to see that these obstacles of revival do not hinder us from getting what we need from the Lord.

IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY Study Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 13 - 14 Introduction: - This verse is God’s promise that those who turn from their sins; call on Him and walk in His ways will experience a revival of the presence and blessing of the Lord. - Those who meet the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

22. The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:2 - Message 22 – A Burden Bearer Bears The Burdens Of Others – Be One Of Them! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 28, 2025

Practical Christianity at work is bearing the burdens your fellow believers have, whatever those burdens, in love and concern and fellowship. We all are to be burden bearers and by doing so we fulfil the law of Christ. Love one another as I have loved you!

22. THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:2 - Message 22 – A BURDEN BEARER BEARS THE BURDENS OF OTHERS – BE ONE OF THEM! [1]. BE A BURDEN BEARER {{Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ.”}} In the closing verses of this letter Paul issues some important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Acts 2:43-45, John 13:34, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Of Multiplication

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

You need to INCREASE, make PROGRESS, SUCCESSFUL and PROSPEROUS in every aspect of your life and your surrounding (Family, School, Community and Workplace). Begin to EVALUATE yourself, then try to determine what HINDERS you in making PROGRESS. Then ELIM

Did you know that the UNIVERSE is still EXPANDING? Science proves it! But we will not focus here. If you want to know why, RESEARCH! When God said, “Let there be LIGHT”. There was LIGHT! And that LIGHT is still EXPANDING. Kolb and Turner wrote, “Since the UNIVERSE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Penitence And Repentance

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 28, 2015

Confession is the act of inviting God to walk the acreage of our hearts and clear our hearts of anything that hinders our relationship with him. Once he has done this, we can come before him with thankful hearts.

How many of you have ever had a spotlight shined directly on you? Was it a comfortable experience? In 1 John 1:5-10 God is described as light, and sometimes that light is very uncomfortable when it’s shined on us. God is infinitely holy, utterly righteous and morally pure. He shines his light ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Be Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to build each other up, pray, and show mercy to others, as we remember God's forgiveness and love in our own lives.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be gathered together in the Lord's house today as we dive into His Word and learn how to be faithful in building each other up, praying, and showing mercy. I'm reminded of a quote by C.S. Lewis who said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the ...read more

Topics: Faith, Contend

Will You Loan Your Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2024

God expects us to share our faith with others. Your faith can help bring others closer to God's plan.

WILL YOU LOAN YOUR FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMFORT ZONE VS THE CALLING! Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. WHEN THE PAIN IS CRUSHING. WHEN THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RELIEF. WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have Mercy

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 15, 2006

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you

Mercy Me Scripture Reference: Psalms 136:1-3 Psalms 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. Mercy - 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 20, 2022

Satan seeks to do all he can to hinder and defeat the church. One of the tools he likes to use is deception. If he can distort the truth, causing people to believe a lie, then he has succeeded in his efforts.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 2) Matthew 7: 15-20 In our last study we began to consider Jesus’ teaching concerning false prophets, those who come in among the church in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. I remain convinced that this passage needs to be preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Recognition In Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

We will not only know each other in heaven, but we will not really know each other until heaven. We know each other only in part in this life. In heaven all the problems that prevent complete intimacy will be gone.

F. W. Borham tells the story of the English cricket player who lost his sight in his old age. This was a cause for great grief, because he could not watch his own boy play the game in which he excelled. His son became the crack bat on his school team, but the father got small satisfaction from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Great Things Happen When Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

The Mighty works of Christ in our presence.

INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO AT THEATERS AND PLAYS, WHEN A PERSON GOT SICK, SOMEONE WOULD ASK THE QUESTION, IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? THE DOCTOR WOULD OFTEN SAVE THE MANY OF THOSE WHO WERE SICK, AND AT OTHER TIMES DESPITE HIS MEDICAL EXPERTISE, HE WOULD LOSE A FEW. AND WHILE HIS MEDICAL SKILLS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist