Sermons on Obstacles To Success:

The Secret To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God’s plan for your life isn’t that you’ll be successful. Instead, He wants you to be fruitful.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “GRACE-FRUIT: Jesus Living in Me.” Over the past nine weeks we’ve examined the nine flavors of the Fruit of the Spirit. In order to put the Fruit of the Spirit in the full context of Galatians, let’s read Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Your Ground—2021

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2021

God offers Joshua and along with us a sure way to meet the challenges that are ahead. God’s will for Joshua and us is that we have good success.

Standing Your Ground—2021 Joshua 1:1-9NLT Sunday night—All will get the opportunity to share for 2021, what you would like to happen spiritually. As each staff and believer make their statement, we begin to prophesy our future. Often when we ask for a person’s signature, we will call it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Plan For You

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 28, 2019

He has called you to justify and glorify you for a successful end. Don't resist this call. The call to salvation is the call to glory

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU* Romans 8:30 King James Version (KJV) 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Beloved, for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30

Denomination: Charismatic

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

One of the things the devil has been very successful at, is getting the church completely sidetracked from the mission God intended the church to do.

To see that this is the case, all you have to do is observe what people seem to want from the church. For example, some see the church as: • A drug center to reach an emotional high. They get depressed and they want to come to church for a “Fix” • A social club where they can socialize with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifestyle Of The Spirit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

In order to fight a successful war, you must know who the enemy is. In spiritual battle, our enemy is threefold: Satan, the world, and the flesh.

I want to tell you how to rob a post office. There was a post office in Texas burglarized in 1975 by 3 men. One hid in a closet and later let two others in. They successfully robbed the post office. It was an inside job. The reason I have told you this story is because there are three thieves that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024

1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Corrupt Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 16 is a powerful record of decline—a succession of leaders who ignored God, embraced idols, and ultimately led their people into destruction.

THE FALL OF CORRUPT LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 16:1-34 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 75:6-7; Hosea 4:6; 1 Timothy 5:24-25; Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 16 chronicles a dark and turbulent season in the leadership of Israel. One by one, kings rose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure Of Wisdom, The Freedom Of Confession, And The Overflow Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2025

We live in a culture obsessed with wealth, success, and achievement. Yet, God’s Word calls us to something far greater—something eternal.

Go! And Live Wisely: The Treasure of Wisdom, the Freedom of Confession, and the Overflow of Grace Introduction: What Do You Value Most? Imagine for a moment someone offers you a choice: a million pounds in cash, or a heart full of wisdom, a soul freed from guilt, and a life overflowing with grace. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, Proverbs 28:13, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Kings 3:9, James 1:5, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, John 6:1-14, John 1:14, John 1:16, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025

In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Smooth Stones - Our Response To Victory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

Today's sermon explores how to respond to victory with humility and gratitude, attributing success to God's help, as exemplified by David's triumph over his enemy.

Good morning church and welcome back to worship. Today, we are closing out our series, 5 Smooth Stones. We’ve been journeying through the well-known story of David and Goliath, which I hope has been encouraging to you. The challenger was a nine foot tall giant named Goliath, who looked to be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54, Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Victory, Perseverance, Glory

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

God's Voice

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Nov 9, 2006

In order to live a life of success, a life of completeness, a life with a purpose and assignment for God, we must first know His voice. The voice of God – do you know it? You must hear the Word of God directly from God.

Introduction o In order to live a life of success, a life of completeness, a life with a purpose and assignment for God, we must first know His voice. o The voice of God – do you know it? o You must hear the Word of God directly from God. o God is always speaking, but we are to busy with our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amalek

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

The Amalekites were despised by God who wanted to utterly destroy them. What did they represent, and why were they such an obstacle to the people of Israel? I believe that they were more than just another pagan nation, such as the Jebusites or Philistin

AMALEK Exodus 17:14 Pastor Rex Deckard Calvary Apostolic Church Des Moines, Iowa I. Introduction The Amalekites were despised by God who wanted to utterly destroy them. What did they represent, and why were they such an obstacle to the people of Israel? I believe that they were more than just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

If

Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 1, 2004

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

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Receiving God's Promised Blessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1.

RECEIVING GOD'S PROMISED BLESSING HAS ALWAYS REQUIRED REAL FAITH--THE KIND OF FAITH THAT LOOKS BEYOND NATURAL OBSTACLES TO FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S POWER AND FAITHFULNESS (The illustration of Abraham / the application to us today) 1. Faith Makes Sense Because of Who God Is (:17b) (the Nature of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational