Sermons on Stumbling Blocks:

Back To Basics

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the basics of the Christian life.

BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Deliverence

Contributed by James Jordan on Jan 2, 2006

Ever wondered why your prayers seem to be hitting a brick wall. This is a word on effective praying through the spirit.

Introduction: How is everyone today? Today The word will be focused on praying for deliverence. In Psalms 25:1-2 David said," I trust in you and lift up my soul to you O Lord." You know, when I was in Iraq in 2003-04, I put my trust in my fellow brother’s in arms. The thing is, is that they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God.

Whose Side Are You On? June 7, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must act like we are the Redeemed of the Most High God. Focus Passage: Luke 11:14-23 Supplemental Passage: 1Co 16:13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unfaithfulness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2007

Hosea speaks of Gomer’s unfaithfulness as a reflection of the spiritual adultery of the people of God

Hosea 2.2-13 Unfaithfulness – Fresh Start? ‘Hello’ magazine I believe is a very popular magazine with some women. It is bought primarily for the photographs and not its intellectual content I believe. Usually it is full of photo shoots of the rich and famous and their ‘loving’ relationships with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Repentance Means Change

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011

A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Every great movement begins not with an answer, but with a question.

In John 17, as Jesus prepares to go to the cross, He prays not just for His disciples, but for all who will one day believe in Him. And what does He pray? That we would be one. Not just unified in theory or theology, but in life, love, and witness. Jesus says something incredible in verse 23: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

When God Calls Your Name: Peter Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people, often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Simon Peter Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/28/2016 For the last several of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Falling Down Without Falling Away

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Aug 4, 2008

everyone makes mistakes and some times we fall flat on our face with anger pride lust or simply being lazy. Just because you fall down don’t mean you have to fall away.

23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 24. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 days (Part II) Luke 11:5-8 May 4, 2003 Chester, IL Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: 1 Ten Ways To Know You Picked The Wrong Church. 10 When you enter, the ushers ask if you want smoking or non. 9 No cover charge, but communion is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth's Redeemer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

The story of Ruth and Boaz is a love story but beyond the scenes is the real love story of how God loves us and provides for our redemption.

“Ruth’s Redeemer” Ruth 3:1-18 As residents of the state of Arkansas we are perhaps more aware than many American’s of the residents of Dogpatch. Dogpatch was a theme park ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Loyalty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I am faithful to others regardless of what’s in it for me

We live in a culture where loyalty seems to be an increasingly less valuable commodity. We see that reflected in many areas of our lives: • We see that in our jobs. In my father’s generation, most people worked for one company for their entire adult lives. Although the average job ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth Intro (Wk. 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 5, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ.

Dakota Community Church October 5, 2008 Foundational Truth Intro (Week 1) I want to begin this morning by addressing a couple of the issues and questions that have arisen as a result of the sermons of the past few weeks. A couple of people mentioned that it sounded as though I was saying that ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Faithfulness Despite Man's Unfaithfulness

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even when we are unfaithful, we can count on God to remain faithful.

GOD WILL STAY FAITHFUL EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT! Gen 26 I. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT THE Christian LIFE IS LIKE A MARATHON. A. The writer of Hebrews exhorted us to lay aside the weights….. Run with endurance the race that is set before keeping our focus on Jesus. 1. Do we run the race perfectly? 2. Do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

"What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

“What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church