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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Ghaly avatar

    Idol Worship

    Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 25, 2015
     | 16,467 views

    when there is confusion at any area of life there must me spiritual warfare. this warfare may come by worshiping idols.

    Judges: Judges 17:6,1-13 Idolatry-----Idol Worship “‘You must not make for yourselves idols, so you must not set up for yourselves a carved image or a pillar, and you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down before it, for I am the LORD your God. Lev 26:1 What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Looking Both Ways

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Stepping Stone Or Stumbling Block

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others.

    Acts 27:1, 6, 9-11, 14-15, 18-25, 31, 40-44 Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others. I Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Circumstances Of Life Vs. Our Faith In The World

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019
     | 4,695 views

    The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it confusion and confoundedness to our spiritual sense – our faith.

    This is one of those studies that God gave me, for me, but it is also to share with everyone. Truly meant to bless all of us. The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marcel Odimgbe avatar

    Power Of Determination Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 85,419 views

    Determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles. The word obstacle is a compound word derived from two words, obstruction and tackle. Every obstruction in life is to be tackled. Determination is the abi

    The Power of Determination I am glad that you are here today to hear the word of God. I yield my self totally to Him to use me in bringing the “rhema” of God to you. God has created you with a purpose in mind. The purpose is your destiny. It is destiny that produces dream or vision that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Neal avatar

    Keep On Running

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,183 views

    Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

    1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011
     | 3,847 views

    The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

    Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    More Than Conquerors: Lesson 4 Conquering Your Dream

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 5, 2009
     | 1,725 views

    How obstacles and trials can help lead us to our dream.

    A. REHEARSE THE PAST: JOSHUA 14:6-15 1. Dreams keep us alive. Caleb reminded Joshua. “As it was in my heart” (14:7). 2. God usually shows you a dream long before you get it. “Moses swore on that day . . . surely the land on which your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Gideon: Delivering Despite Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,079 views

    Gideon was able to overcome great obstacles and fear to be a great deliverer for God!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • What is the one thing that stops us in our tracks as we pursue life. FEAR! • Truth is, some amount of fear is not always bad, it keeps us from doing things that would unnecessarily jeopardize our life, but fear run amuck, will keep us from ever achieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Buford Edwards II avatar

    Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Buford Edwards Ii on Apr 15, 2017
     | 8,832 views

    The rolling away of the stone as a symbol of Christ removing obstacles in our lives.

    I. Introduction -Good morning and welcome! -Please start turning in your Bibles to Mark 16. In just a moment we are going to be reading the first 8 verses. Again, that is Mark 16:1-8. -As you know, today is a very special day in the life of the church. -Today as we gather, we celebrate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,121 views

    There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

    OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Giants Still Fall Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 469 views

    2 Samuel 21:15-22 teaches that the existence of giants is not a sign of defeat but an invitation to demonstrate God’s power.

    GIANTS STILL FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Psalm 18:29, Romans 8:37, Deuteronomy 3:22, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: This brief but powerful portion of Scripture reveals a critical moment in the latter part of David's life. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Trials & Paradoxes Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    Those who serve through the difficulties of life & ministry find that God¡¯s grace produces dignity in them & glory for God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 6: 3-10 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE TRIALS AND PARADOXES OF MINISTRY [Romans 5:1-5 / 14: ] With an outburst of passion, noble Christian service is described. For those who receive the grace of God, and allow it to carry out its intended working, there is a moving into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lacy Scott avatar

    Fear Not

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,580 views

    Fear is an obstacle that we all must overcome by building and standing on our faith.

    “FEAR NOT” Matthew 14: 26 & 27 INTRODUCTION: Fear is an obstacle that we all must overcome by building and standing on our faith. The man who fears lacks a strong faith. He who strengthens his faith weakens his fears. I. What is Fear? A. Healthy B. Harmful II. What Do We Fear? A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist