Sermons on Overcoming Crisis:

Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010

Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dead Church - Sardis Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 16, 2012

A look at the 5th church, the 'dead' church in Sardis.

The Dead Church ~ Sardis Revelation 3:1-6 March 18, 2012 I want to warn you, for a moment I’m going to start out a little morbid. How do you know when a person is dead? This is not a trick question, it’s a serious question. We determine whether there is a heartbeat and whether there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012

Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

Movin' Mountains

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2010

Many times we are faced with seemingly impossible situations. The naysayers come out of the woodwork to preach their messages of doom and gloom.But my God specializes in making the impossible possible.

Movin’ Mountains Matthew 17:14-21 Introduction: Every day as a church and as individuals we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many times we are faced with seemingly impossible situations. The naysayers come out of the woodwork to preach their messages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge For Champions

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection?

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 7, 2022

Explore God's divine protection, how to deal with the tribulations tragedies in our lives, why good people may still suffer while under God's protection, God's faithful people never truly lose God's protection and God is a God of restoration for those who persevere.

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection? In the days of the Old Testament and even when Jesus walked the earth, the Jews believed that if you had a relationship with God and you weren't a perpetual and unrepentant breaker of the law, you would have a hedge-like protection or a protective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Job 1:6-12, Job 2:10, Job 38:2, Job 38:4, Matthew 16:22, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Live By What You Know

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016

If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next). We need to learn to "Live By What We Know" not by what we feel!

Live By What You Know Lakewood Church of God| Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 11-6-2016 Introduction: ¥ If we base our walk with Christ on our feelings then our Christian walk will be as volatile as our emotions. (Up one day… Down the next) ¥ God’s Word is a constant. God is consistent. His promises ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2016

As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. The focus of this message is The Battle of Temptation.

Spiritual Warfare: The Battle of Temptation As we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples or dynamic discipleship, our focus this month has been on Spiritual Warfare. This morning the focus of my message is The Battle of Temptation. Have you ever said, “It’s not my fault”? Maybe it wasn’t or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Ephesians 6:13-18, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 31, 2020

The Veil of the Temple was torn in two as Jesus declared, "It is Finished." Through His provision, believers have access to the throne of grace, where Jesus ministers as our Great High Priest. He is our Mediator and Intercessor.

Jesus – our Great High Priest Hebrews 4: 14-16 Life is constantly changing, a never ending series of “highs” and “lows.” At times we reach breath-taking mountaintops, where we enjoy the beauty of life and relax in the sunlight of God’s love. At other times we endure deep, lonesome valleys filled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020

There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Covered In The Dust Of Your Rabbi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 23, 2018

One of the benfits of dwelling in the secret place of the Most High is that He gives you grace to escape the hidden traps of the enemy. Traps are placed in the path which animals usually take to get food/water. The most bitter people you will ever meet ..

Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message Title May you be covered the dust of your Rabbi is a Jewish saying that basically means may you walk so close to your teacher that you are covered with his dust. (See note at end of message for more info) As we get in to this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017

Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 9, 2016

A sermon for Mother's Day talking about the faith of the Canaanite woman seeking a healing for her daughter from Jesus. In this sermon we see she had a persistent faith to overcome all the barriers lined up against her, where Jesus called her faith great.

Mother’s Day Sermon A Mother’s Faith Matthew 15:21-28 When Robert Ingersoll, also known as “The Great Agnostic” came into a town giving a series of lectures. Two college students attended his lectures, and one of them said, “I guess he knocked the props out from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Foursquare