Sermons about Obstacles To Success

Saul/Paul - Persecuted Follower Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

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Paul was a successful failure

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Acts 9:15, Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rut: You Will Never Be A Butterfly?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2018

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Ruts of frustration will hinder God's plan for our development. Is life about the destination or how about the journey? Thorns have purposes.

YOU WILL NEVER BE A BUTTERFLY. RUTS: FRUSTRATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ***RUT: a worn track by habitual usage/ passage, YOU WILL NEVER BE A BUTTERFLY? My son played little league baseball in Archer Park in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. The balls fields are in the flood ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Size Of The Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

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A man must have a vision that is bigger than all the obstacles that persists in his life.

THE SIZE OF THE SOUL TEXT: Judges 14:6-15 Joshua 14:6 15 -- “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh barnea.” “Forty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 25, 2025

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A call for believers to run their spiritual race with endurance and conclude their journey with excellence, victory, and unwavering faith.

FINISHING STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Ecclesiastes 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Finishing strong is one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2010

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In today's lesson we are urged not to be paralyzed by our lack of knowledge but to use every opportunity to work boldly but wisely for the glory of God.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers not to be paralyzed by their lack of knowledge but to use every opportunity to work boldly but wisely for the glory of God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 11:1-6: 1 Cast your bread upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where God Guides, He Provides Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

based on 148 ratings

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A message on how God will guide and provide for his people to fulfill his plan despite obstacles.

Genesis Series #48 May 26, 2002 Title: Where God Guides, He Provides Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #48 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 24:12-63 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:12-63

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Absolutely Positively Proper Perspective

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 26, 2010

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Having a Positive Attitude is a vital aspect of a successful Christian life, this sermon looks at ways that the proper perspective insures our success.

THE ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY PROPER PERSPECTIVE (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Having the proper perspective is truly one of the most important things we can have in life. Another way of saying this is: Having a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

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How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How To Get Promoted" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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We may need to re-define "success"

“How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Congregational

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

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We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003

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We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

7 Steps To Victory

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2005

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Acrostic of word "VICTORY" outlines the 7 points. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 Steps to Victory I Cor. 15:57 These 7 points spell VICTORY! *Vigilance 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

God Works

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

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I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in you? How does He do it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD works in us according to His good purpose IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (New International Version) for it is God

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD working in you? How does He do it? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD works in us according to His good purpose IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (New International Version) for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Provided All Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

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I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your Provider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Provider not us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 34:9-10 (Amplified Bible) O fear the Lord, you His saints [revere and worship Him]! For t

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD Your Provider? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Provider not us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 34:9-10 (Amplified Bible) O fear the Lord, you His saints [revere and worship Him]! For there is no want to those who truly revere and worship Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Plan For His People Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2012

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1. Rejecting God’s way leads to a sick society (vs. 1-4). 2. God wants His servants to stand in the gap (vs. 5-7). 3. God has a heavenly purpose for our earthly success (vs. 8-9 & 12-17). 4. The right choice changes everything (vs. 17).

For Such a Time as This Part 2: God’s Plan for His People Esther 2:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 *Last week we began to look at this story of Esther that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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