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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,637 views

    If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

    “Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlocking Your Destiny

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 594 views

    Every believer has a God-ordained destiny. However, many struggle to fulfil it due to ignorance, spiritual opposition, or wrong choices. To unlock your destiny, you must understand God's plan, overcome obstacles, and take intentional steps to walk in divine purpose.

    UNLOCKING YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 60:1, Ephesians 1:11, Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Potholes Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,332 views

    2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,258 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

    D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Touching The Hem Of Him

    Contributed by Michael Bierdeman on Jan 24, 2022
     | 8,837 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage us to press through all obstacles, continuing to believe in God for our miracle. No matter how long it takes, and no matter what it costs us, we must determine to touch the HEM of HIM.

    Mark 5:24-34 Matthew 9:20 “Touching the HEM of HIM” The story of the woman with the issue of blood has more context and depth of meaning than we realize… Joke: They say don’t judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Because at least then you will be a mile away from them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going From Fame To Defeat To Celebrating The Victory

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,410 views

    This message is centered upon what to do when running the Christian race emphasizing the need to focus on overcoming obstacles by seeking guidance from God rather than allowing our problems to cloud our perception of Him.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 19: 1-8) "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword." (2) "Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Invisible Guidance SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 697 views

    Often, we may not perceive God's presence, but He is always there; guiding us from all directions. His unseen hand controls our lives, breaking down obstacles and building up our strength.

    Have you ever experienced a blessing that seemed to come out of nowhere? A moment when everything fell into place without any effort on your part? These unexplained events remind us that God is always at work behind the scenes, guiding and directing our lives. Even though we may not see His hand ...read more

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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,282 views

    We need to rely upon the power of God’s Spirit. His power removes obstacles, not ours. And His power works through you and me. God is not looking for our power but our participation, our availability and not our abilities.

    Many people believe that to survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, and unbending. • But can we? Can we always be tough and strong? No. We all need God’s help. Zerubbabel has an enormous responsibility to rebuild the Temple. • The task was daunting. He faced many problems – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,811 views

    God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

    OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Risk Worth Taking Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    If you want to be distressed...look within. We usually do not like what we see. If you want to be defeated...look back. Look at the past. If you want to be distracted.....look around at all the obstacles.If you want to be dynamic...look to God. Take a

    Facing the Giants “A Risk Worth Taking” Numbers 13:17-33 In his autobiography, Just as I am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with JFK shortly after Kennedy was elected president. On te way back to the Kennedy house, Kennedy stopped the car and turned to Dr. Graham. He looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Goliath

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 115,041 views

    What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

    David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If

    Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    I have a very Delicious and sustaining memory of the time she was associated with this church. Mother Mayfield loved the church. This soldier possessed a deep and abiding committment to our Lord. Her love was evidenced by the multiple obstacles she con

    Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. "IF" Has this world been so kind to you that you should leave with regret? There are better things ahead than any we leave behind. ~ C. S. Lewis ~ I am thankful for the life of Sis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 25,176 views

    3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church