Sermons on Obstacles:

Be Ready…and Be Fruitful

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2016

During this season of Lent, we are called on to give thanks to the one who spared us from his wrath and gave us the gift of today. We must not waste this gift by returning to the ways of sin. We must use this season of Lent to examine our own behaviours.

Have you ever had something bad happen to you and it made you ask if God is punishing you or why God allowed it to happen? Well if you have, you’re not alone. People have asked this question since the beginning of time, and this same question is the foundation of the Gospel reading from Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Giants Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019

"Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husbands And Wives, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1 1 Peter 3:1-7 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. This section of Scripture connects the way we live to the cause of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplined Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Disciplined prayer is a prayer method that began in the 4th century and is used to quiet the static in our mind, reduce the mental noise and improve the receptivity of our communication with God.

Tonight we're going to take a look at yet another type of Prayer. This prayer is known as disciplined prayer. I know as we are looking at different types of Prayer you're going to hear a lot of repetition because as I said before, these techniques tend to overlap each other. But think of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Like Christ

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 19, 2020

Becoming more like Christ is the desire of every Christian. The more we get to know Him, the more we become like Him

The ultimate of our Christian life is to become like Jesus. God created us in His own image according to Genesis 1:26. That means everything. He wants us to be like Him. That nature of God in man was marred by sin. God has been longing to see that image restored in us. When we come to Christ, that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12, Philippians 3:7-11, John 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Giant From The Past

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into Canaan, was a very worthy man because he followed the Lord fully (Deuteronomy 1:34-36).

Introduction. There are many Old Testament people that are distinguished by imperfections such as Samson, Solomon, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron. Yet there are a few whose lives were exceptionally godly such as Enoch, Samuel, and Daniel. Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Perseverance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 18, 2023

Perseverance is defined as doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Denis Waitley, an American motivational speaker once remarked: “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Proverbs 24:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10

How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anointing To Finish Well

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025

The anointing to finish well empowers believers to complete their divine assignments with strength, victory, and honour.

ANOINTING TO FINISH WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Key Verse: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Psalm 92:10; Zechariah 4:6-9; Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 40:29-31 Description: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entering The New Year With Power And Purpose Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

This sermon emphasises the need to step into the new year fully empowered by the Holy Spirit, aligned with God’s purposes, and ready to experience supernatural breakthroughs and divine expansion.

ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH POWER AND PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:16-20 Key Verses: “That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Topics: Overcome

Firm In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore and understand the power of faith in our lives, and how it can serve as our guiding light, source of strength, and bringer of joy.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today to explore and discuss the profound theme of faith in our lives. As we delve into the core of our Christian belief, let's take a moment to reflect on the words of a renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Faith is deliberate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

Topics: Living Faith

Possessing Your Mountain Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 8, 2025

Persistent faith never retires; it continues to claim God’s promises until every mountain of inheritance is possessed.

POSSESSING YOUR MOUNTAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 14:6-12 Key Verse: “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Blows The Trumpet Of Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 18, 2025

God Himself announces the victory of His people, and when He blows the trumpet, no wall or enemy can stand against His divine power.

THE GOD WHO BLOWS THE TRUMPET OF VICTORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Key Verse: “So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection From Psalm 27:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that lies ahead, reminding us of the importance of seeking God's direction in every season of our lives.

Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection from Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction: As we gather today, let us reflect on the significance of Easter and ponder the question: "After Easter, what next?" In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal