Sermons on Weights That Hinder:

Seven Marks Of A Soul Passionate For God

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 26, 2019

This sermon reminds us that nothing should hinder our passion for God. David found himself in a wilderness fleeing from Absolom but he remained passionate about God.

Here are 7 marks of a soul passionate towards God: I. Priority of God (vs 1-2) (Early will I seek Thee) II. Praise to God (vs 3-4) ( My lips shall praise Thee) (I will lift my hands in your Name) III. Pleasure in God (vs 5) (My soul shall be satisfied with marrow and fatness) IV. Preoccupied ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shoo Buzzard!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2018

There is a tragic story of buzzards, vultures and ravens trying to hinder God's plans for the family. Sometimes by faith we have to stand our ground and claim God's Divine Promises.

SHOO BUZZARD! THE TRAGIC STORY OF VULTURES, BUZZARDS AND RAVENS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a buzzard from party store. This material needs to be studied and you need you do a quick review of the story of RIZPAH FIGHTING THE VULTURES, BUZZARDS ABD RAVENS… Lay a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count It As Joy

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024

When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:13, Acts 4:13-20, Acts 5:17-29, John 14:11, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baby On The Way: A Birth Announcement

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 6, 2004

An announcement usually has: the baby’s name, date and time of birth, weight , length, and place, siblings, and of course the parents’ names. Let’s look at these things about Jesus that we might understand His birth better.

A Baby on the Way: A Birth Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION... Howard Hendricks, quoted in Homemade, September, 1989 A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 2, 2005

How is your debt ratio with God? Do you walk around feeling the weight of your sin, past present and future, around you neck? Learn what it means to live a guilt free - debt free life.

Americans are racking up credit card debt at a record pace. Now, don’t worry, this isn’t a message about being a good steward and owing no man or anything like that. But while our financial debt soars, no one talks much about the spiritual debt we owe to God. I know for myself - every time I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How God Balances His Judgment With Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth.

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth. (John 16:13) Many people stumble and fall because they tend to drift toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vision 2009

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009

There were seasons in America’s past when sinners became so convicted of their sins that they collapsed under the weight of their guilt. People were sensitive to sin, its consequences and the power of the Holy Spirit. Where is it today? Can such a movemen

Introduction: As we begin a new year I urge you to join me and other believers across the nation for praying and fasting for the body of Christ in the USA and around the world. Never in my 18 years of ministry and 29 years of knowing Christ personally have I known a time of such intense spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, Mark 14:9, Luke 10:38-42, 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

For This I Have Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2013

We are to lay aside anything in our life that hinders our course of running this race for our Lord, of living a life pleasing to Him. Knowing that He is all we need Who can fill every void in our life.

Opening illustration: A Jewish man in Hungary went to his rabbi and complained, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answered, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man was skeptical, but the rabbi insisted, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bumps Are What You Climb On

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2018

The bumps/trials of life seem like things that hinder us and stunt us, but in reality, the bumps are spiritually the only way we can advance the inner life upward. Jacob's frequent troubles enhanced the overcoming nature latent within him.

THE BUMPS ARE WHAT YOU CLIMB ON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Doug Scattergood told how he was deployed with the Navy in the Red Sea for several months. Finally he got the chance to go ashore in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. 2. He went to a pay-phone on the pier, produced all the change ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Limit God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2005

Don’t limit God by unbelief, which can be caused by limited viewpoint and a doubting heart, and thus hindering the flow of God’s power and blessings. Have faith in Him.

How can I be sure not to miss out on God’s best for my life? • How •can I avoid missing that door of opportunity which has been placed before me for me to walk through? • How can I avoid limiting what God can do in my life, and thereby limiting what I can do through Christ? None of us want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conquer Unbelief

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009

Unbelief is one of the greatest hinderances to the Christian life and in some capacity it is the root of nearly every sin - learn how to practically crush every aspect of unbelief in your life and ministry.

Unbelief Malcolm Mugridge - "Our 20th century, far from being notable for scientific skepticism, is one of the most credulous in all of history. It is not that people believe in nothing, which would be bad enough, but that they believe in anything, which is really terrible.” 
 Defined - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idol Of Your Hearts

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Mar 7, 2011

The problem of the idol is that it hinders the move of God. God is saying, “Clear away the idols. Cast them into the fire. Then you can see what I can do.”

Idol of your hearts Ezekiel 14:1-14:4 Hebrews 4:13 “Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the Bible and one of the most powerful spiritual and intellectual concepts in the believer’s arsenal. Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Must I Keep Preaching

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014

When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Miraculous Birth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 15, 2023

Just like Mary, we are chosen to be dwelling places for God. However, we often face obstacles of unworthiness, unbelief, and unwillingness that hinder the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

In the Bible, Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit did something amazing in Mary. She became pregnant with Jesus, even though she was a virgin. She was just a regular girl, but she became the mother of Jesus. That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, right? And just like Mary, God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 1:11-13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Faith Challenges, Prayer Power