Sermons on Obstructions:

Ready For The Harvest

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2014

If we would use our spiritual vision, gifts and perception we would see that it is already reaping time. It is harvest time. The spiritually hungry America needs to be reaped into the Kingdom of God. The time is ripe for reaping now. It is time to begin.

Opening illustration: A business executive, after hearing an inspiring sermon, said to the preacher, “Your sermon was excellent. However, if you were one of my employees, I would have to fire you.” Then he explained, “You’ve sold me completely, but you didn’t close the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 1) - Discovering His Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

“Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.”

DISCOVERING HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (Section 1 –His Will) I. A PLANNED LIFE “Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.” Horace Bushnell A. Every Life Is A Plan of God 1. Does God have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin: The Struggle, The Revelation

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 31, 2021

Romans 3:23, "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Even the Apostle Paul was one of the “all have sinned.” Only Christ was without sin. Paul sometimes disappointed people, sometimes made mistakes, and sometimes just plain messed up.

Sin: the Struggle, the Revelation Our scripture today is Romans 7:14-8:4. I am breaking it in half, for in the first half Paul writes like a frustrated man, but in the second half Paul reveals a wonderful revelation. Listen to how disturbed Paul is in this first half, Romans 7:14-24. "14 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Us Free

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 15, 2021

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Give us Free John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. On July 4th 1776, America declared independence from 156 years of British rule. IN the CONGRESS of JULY 4, 1776 the founding ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:36

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon # 36 - The Bondage Breaker Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 26, 2023

Addictions are of various sorts, and if one has to overcome any addiction it is possible only through Jesus Christ. It is possible to live a life free from every bondage, and this sermon will tell you how.

We read in 2 Peter 2:19, “for we are slaves of anything that has conquered us.” (GNB) The above mentioned verse endorses the truth that a person becomes a slave to something, when they are overpowered by it. For instance, a person who is addicted to alcohol, may realize that the habit affects his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19, Titus 2:3, Titus 3:3, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 6:16, Galatians 4:3, Galatians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 7:23, John 8:32-33, John 8:34, John 8:2, John 8:59, John 8:4-5, John 8:7, John 8:10, John 8:12, Exodus 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

7 Barriers To Your Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2021

Barriers are obstacles that keep us from reaching our needs. Blind Bartimaeus had 7 barriers he had to surmount before he got his healing. Chances are you have some of these too. Follow the example of this great man of faith.

7 BARRIERS TO YOUR MIRACLE Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Rabid fan & the Priest 1. During a recent World Series game, a diehard Astros fan (Texans, Rockets) amused himself by scaring White Sox fans walking to the game in their obnoxious White Sox shirts. When he saw one, he’d swerve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023

Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 26:12, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 27:4, Genesis 37:20, Psalm 106:16, Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:12, Numbers 16:15, Numbers 16:26, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 23, 2023

How can you know you are indeed saved by loving God, having faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, by being able to obey His commands and love all believers of His family; one can be assured one has victory over the world and eternally adopted into His family as His very own child!

How to Know you are Saved 1 John 5:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “AT SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, we have an evangelistic program called “Taking the Hill.” Students and faculty periodically team up in groups of two or three to do door-to-door ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023

The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Matthew 25:21, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:7, Matthew 3:17, Mark 3:21, Genesis 37:6-8, Genesis 17:18, Genesis 40:8, Genesis 37:24, Genesis 37:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ready For The Harvest

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Jesus taught that harvest time can be anytime (John 4:35). He demonstrated this as He helped a Samaritan woman trust Him as her Savior.

Opening illustration: A business executive, after hearing an inspiring sermon, said to the preacher, “Your sermon was excellent. However, if you were one of my employees, I would have to fire you.” Then he explained, “You’ve sold me completely, but you didn’t close the deal.” The preacher was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lady In Blood Red

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Revelation 17

LADY IN BLOOD RED (REVELATION 17) It’s been said: “The most unpopular of Christian teachings: judgment.” “The subject of death is unpopular enough, but judgement after death—we hate that.” “The judgment of God is like a merry-go-round. They start slowly but get very fast, and where you are seated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can't Fight Against God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2025

Church, we’re on the winning side! Who can stop what God’s doing? Today we’re looking at how God used an enemy to save the life of the apostles and reveal a great truth about how God’s work cannot fail.

YOU CAN'T FIGHT AGAINST GOD Acts 5:12-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Devil Provided 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her “imaginary friend.” One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God-Spell

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings.

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings." The origins of the word itself are not of the church, but its rendering as "good tidings" or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Investments: A Good Thing?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003

We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan