Sermons on Obstacle:

Healthy And Unhealthy Fear Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. We can overcome unhealthy fear by relying on the Holy Spirit's power, focusing on God's love, and developing self-discipline.

Ever been scared out of your wits? Like, heart-pounding, palms-sweating scared? Did you know the phrase 'fear not' pops up 365 times in the Bible? That's one for every day of the year! God doesn't want us living in fear, so let's figure out how to kick it to the curb. Let's start with this: In 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Power, Self-Discipline, Love

Vision

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without su

When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The conductor was sympathetic. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Guaranteed Blessings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

LOOK TO THE LORD AS THE SOURCE OF EVERY BLESSING

BIG IDEA: LOOK TO THE LORD AS THE SOURCE OF EVERY BLESSING INTRODUCTION: Alan Campbell: "This psalm is a celebration of the house of God, in all its glory and in all its beauty. It arises out of a heart that has come to love God’s dwelling-place, and that delights to be where God is honoured in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Struggle Of Being Married To A Non-Believing Spouse

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions.

I. Although King Xerxes did not worship God, God is still in control of his life and his actions. (Prov 21:1 NRSV) The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. 1. Esther approached the king fearful of what the king could do but aware of what God can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

"When You Don't Know What To Do"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001

What to do, when we don’t know what to do?

Title: “When You Don’t Know What To Do” Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10 Introduction: In Peter’s epistle, it is revealed that believers are undergoing hardships, and despite many modified advances in the world, hardships still occur today. Sometimes in the midst of them, many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Strong-Hold

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

YOU ARE NEVER AN ORPHAN ONCE YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A FATHER WHO IS POWERFUL AND CARING.

STRONG - HOLDS DANIEL 11:32 With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him. A certain daughter of a senior police commissioner was reported to have assaulted a junior police officer after the traffic policeman spotted ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Way! Up Way!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH WHEN EVERYTHING IS DEADLOCKED AND RIGID.

NO WAY - UP WAY LUKE 5:18-19 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Places We Need To Cross In Our Christian Life

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Some spiritual roadblocks we must pass to mature in our Christian lives

SOME PLACES WE NEED TO CROSS IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE Joshua 3: 1-7, 13-17 Intro: By reading the first two chapters of the Book of Joshua we know that he has already made plans to conquer Jericho. But Joshua has come to the Jordan River and he realizes its time to cross but he is awaiting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007

Preparation

Text: Luke 12:35-40 Subject: Preparation Theme: Servant’s Preparation for Master’s Return Proposition: All Christians should always be prepared as He comes. T.S.: We need to be well prepared because the time now is near. Introduction: There was a young boy who gave his Father a riddle. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's View

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 19, 2007

how god sees people

GOD’S VIEW INTRO: DEUTERONOMY 8:2 1: KNOW WHAT IS IN THY HEART A) ISRAEL WONDERED IN THE WILDERNESS FORTY YEARS. 1: HOW MANY OF US HAVE HAD TO WONDER IN THE WILDERNESS? B) THEY WONDERED BECAUSE OF THEIR SIN THERE UNBELIEF. C) GOD CHOSE TO HUMBLE THEM 1: A LOT OF TIMES US AS CHRISTIANS NEED A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:31

Denomination: Other

How To Find Strength In A Time Of Crisis (Acts - Part 8) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

overcoming the destructive myths and finding strength in life’s toughest seasons...

how to find strength in a time of crisis Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 8 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 2, 2003 Acts 4:23-31 I. Three Devastating Myths about Troubles: Myth #1: God’s children are immune to crises. Truth: The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Mind Right

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 25, 2007

DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS LIFE BRINGS.

GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: WHO HAS EVER BEEN MAD? 1: EVERYONE a) ANGER IS AN EMOTION b) EPH 4:26 SAYS BE YE ANGRY AND SIN NOT c) ANGER IS HEALTHY WHEN USED IN THE PROPER WAY POINT: WE ALL GET UPSET, BENT OUT OF SHAPE, SOMETIMES WE JUST LOSE OUR COOL COMPLETELY. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Other

The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 25, 2012

God always promises us as believers victory in Christ Jesus, but there are times we experience defeat. From the examples of Israel we can learn about experiencing victory or defeat.

The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat Joshua 6:1-2, 7:1-3 World Wide Sports many years ago: “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” The bible tells us that people of God are always victorious in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:37 We are more than conquerors through Him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Gideon

Judges 6:11-24 Gideon I. The Situation In Gideon’s Land - 4th episode of apostasy. Sidlow Baxter said, “The six apostasies, servitudes, and deliverances are in a quadruple order: Sinning, Suffering, Supplication, Salvation.” A. The Problems In Israel - 1 And the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

Do Something

Contributed by Ricky Hurst on May 28, 2014

Today is the day to do something!

Start with the video of Matthew West's "Do Something" (it is available on you tube). I hope today that God will lay on your heart what you need to do. This message may step on your toes! There are many characters of Bible stories to choose from that lead up to Jesus death. A(Centurion) B ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ