Sermons on Spiritual Obstacles:

Inhibitors - Destiny Destroyer

Contributed by Oluwadamilola Daramola on Dec 24, 2009

An inhibitor is any thing that interferes with the normal functioning of other things, the interference could be in physical or spiritual, for instance, it could be growth retardation, movement restriction, or hindrance to other activity. Chemists refer

Our God is the great physician. He is the great scientist of all time. I have discovered that the scientists of our days take a cue from our God in all their discoveries and applications. He diagnoses, prescribe and treat according to individual needs. For instance in Exodus 15: 23-25, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Giant Trouble In 2017

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

HOW TO DEAL WITH LIFE PROBLEMS OVERCOME THEM

INTRO –GOD-LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST –COMFORTER AND KEEPER HOLY SPIRIT VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING/AFTERNOON I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO THE 1ST SAMUEL 17 CHP VERSES 32-40 1 Samuel 17:32-40 (NKJV) 32 Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

(It Does`nt Matter What I Used To Be)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

MY BROTHERS SOME OF US WERE ONCE DRUG ADDICTS -ALCOHOLICS SOME OF US WERE PIMPS-PLAY BOYS BUT NOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN CHILDREN OF GOD AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN A SAINT ALL YOUR LIFE DON`T LOOK DOWN ON US WHO HAVE FALLEN SHORT

1 Tim. 1:12-17 (KJV) And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; [13] Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. [14] And the grace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is On The Other Side Of The Wall?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Will we live in a box? What is on the other side of the wall? Reach beyond your ability?

WHAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL? THE CHALLENGE: GOD'S PERSPECTIVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 2: [13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lessons I Learned From Seeing Our Church Move From The Church House To The Parking Lot Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 20, 2020

I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey.

Introduction I remember in the beginning of March coming together and having church in the church house. And then here we are in the middle of April having church in our parking lot. We journeyed from the church house to the parking lot. It was not a long journey, but it was a journey. As I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-4, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Out! Do We Have Hope?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2025

Is hope a verb? Or is it a noun? Hope is essential to our daily living. We must sound out to evaluate our hope patterns.

SOUND OUT: DO WE HAVE HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IS HOPE A VERB? IS HOPE A NOUN? *HOPE: optimistic state of mind, a feeling of positive outcome, a confident expectation in the promises and character of God, the object of desire. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12, Romans 15:13, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking A Step In God's Plan Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 27, 2021

The good hand of our God was upon Nehemiah. God had put in his heart to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. And God helped him to overcome many obstacles. But in order for God to move obstacles in our life, we must be able to take the first step.

Taking the First Step in God’s Plan So I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build” (Nehemiah 2:20) Nehemiah chapter 2 tells us that the good hand of our God was upon Nehemiah. God had put in his heart to rebuild ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021

There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 14:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumph Over Trials: Hannah's Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon draws inspiration from Hannah's story, illustrating how to overcome life's challenges through the power of effective prayer.

This sermon is about overcoming obstacles through effective prayer, using the story of Hannah as an example. Many times in our lives, we face trials and obstacles that seem insurmountable. We may feel beaten down and unsure of how to survive. We try to handle things on our own, but the more we try, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Topics: Prayer, Overcoming Obstacles

Advancing Through The Challenges Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022

In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And… Walk The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025

Every person on earth is on a journey. You didn’t choose to start it. You don’t control when it ends. But you do decide how you walk it—and with whom you walk it. Are you walking the journey of life with Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord—or are you walking alone?

Go! And… Walk the Journey of Faith INTRODUCTION – THE JOURNEY EVERYONE IS ON Every person on earth is on a journey. You didn’t choose to start it. You don’t control when it ends. But you do decide how you walk it—and with whom you walk it. Some journeys in life take us through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Genesis 12:1, Psalm 119:105, Philippians 1:6, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- What Are You Treasuring? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #6 in the Sermon on the Mount series deals with Matt. 6:19-34 where Jesus compares treasuring the world with treasuring heaven.

The Sermon on the Mount #6 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – What are you Treasuring? Matthew 6:19-34 CHCC: October 14, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus said, Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ