Sermons on What Is Holding You Back:

God, What In The World Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Oct 23, 2005

Nothing is bigger than God: Sometimes He weaves our own depravity and disasters into achieving His goal of redeeming His people

God uses Jeroboam’s rebellion to accomplish His goal of redemption [1 Kings 11:29-39] Rehoboam was a loveless leader yet God’s goal of redemption is happening [1 Kings 12:5-15] The united Kingdom became un-united but God is still in charge [1 Kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You And Prayer; What Does It Do?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 15, 2007

People are supposed to call 911 for emergencies only, but many people don’t understand or follow the rule. Police emergency operators in Colorado Springs have received calls from people reporting a TV set that wasn’t working, asking when it was going to s

You and Prayer; What Does it Do? Text: John 14:16, 16:7 ( Show film clip from sermonspies.com called "enpowerment.") John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is God Asking You To Sacrafice?

Contributed by Scott Hamilton on Jan 18, 2007

Launches off the sacrafices in the Old Testament and asks the question, "Does God ask us to make sacrafices today?". The answer is yes - pride, ego, selfishness, etc. We’re to sacrafice our whole self - Romans 12.

What is God asking you to sacrifice? If you were a Hebrew living 3000 years ago God would ask you to sacrifice very specific things in a very specific manner. Open your Bibles to Leviticus Chapter one. While you’re making your way there I want to give away a secret – my marinade for barbequing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Doing Here? Attitudes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007

God asked Elijah, what are you doing here? God was not in the wind, the eartquake, or the fire, but rather a still small voice.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? THE ATTITUDE BATTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WILL I ACT BY FAITH? FAITH MUST BECOME AN AUTOMATIC LANGUAGE! THE BIBLE IS FULL OF PEOPLE WAITING WITH EMPTY ARMS? WAITING FOR THE PROMISE! DO I SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH? HOW WILL I REACT TO THE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look What You've Gotten Into Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2007

Holiness doesn’t rub off very easily, but sin defiles quickly. God looks past the exterior and examines what is on the inside.

Look What You’ve Gotten Into! Time to Rebuild – Part IV Haggai 2:10-19 April 15, 2007 Haggai 2:10-12 (NLT) On December 18 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord sent this message to the prophet Haggai: [11] "This is what the Lord Almighty says! Ask the priests this question about ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Knows About You

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God intimately knows us and still loves us unconditionally.

Psalm 139 “What God Knows About You” INTRODUCTION “You just don’t understand me,” is a cry of lonely frustration. It is a cry that has escaped from the lips of each and every one of us. · A teenager imposed with an unjust curfew accuses the parents for not understanding, even though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What Hollywood Wants You To Believe... Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

One of the biggest influences on our society is Hollywood and the messages that they bring us are not always in line with the Word of God. They have an agenda that is clear, how can we distinguish what is right in a world flooded with all sorts of messag

What Hollywood Wants You to Believe Introduction: Our culture is greatly influenced by Hollywood. This morning I want to talk about some things that Hollywood wants you to believe. When I say Hollywood, I guess I am referring to our culture as a whole because Hollywood seems almost symbolic to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fanatic: What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

How does your enthusiasm for your interests and pastimes compare to your enthusiasm for God?

A fanatic is a person with an extreme enthusiasm for something. • Celebrity fanatics • Sports fanatics • Home decorating fanatics • Car fanatics • Money fanatics • TV and movie fanatics • Shopping fanatics • Family fanatics How does your enthusiasm for your interests and pastimes compare to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God See In You?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jul 24, 2008

This is a soul searching message as we live for God. Since God knows our heart and our thoughts we need to examine ourselves and see just where we stand with our Lord Jesus Christ. Check it out and see what you think.

Our Lord journeyed through Galilee "teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom" (Matt. 4:23). The "Gospel of the kingdom" is the most important subject in the New Testament (cf Matt. 3:2). The Gospel and deeds of Jesus Christ were understood as messianic, especially when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

What Makes You So Holy? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008

often we think we are so deserving, but when do we see ourselves as God sees us.

Luke 18:9-14 is one of 3 prayer stories unmentioned by the other gospel writers(11:45-13, 18:1-8) Prayer story- explaining the basic nature and necessity of prayer If we compare ourselves to others, we feel pretty good. It’s much tougher when we compare ourselves to Jesus. St Francis of Assisi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Do You Desire This Christmas?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 19, 2007

There is no better place to understand what our desire should be during this time of the year and every time of the year than in the Word of God.

Pray. Father, open our eyes to the truth of who You are. Help us today to understand what our true desire must be. Open my eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and open our hearts so that we may receive Your Word today. Amen. One word that is often ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Looking For? A Miracle? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

This is the last in a series of Isaiah sermons in Advent all starting with the same question - "What are you looking for?" In this one, we consider the background story of the familiar passage found in Isaiah 7 and the sin of overwhelming "modesty" in bel

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is Emmanuel. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Lord spoke to Ahaz – “Ask a sign of the Lord your God, let it be as deep as Sheol or as high as the heavens.” It sounds like something that we would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Lutheran

So What Are You Aiming For?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 26, 2007

Great ’New Year’ word. Remember, we are called to serve Christ now, and also in heaven!

“So What are You Aiming For?” Text: Colossians 3:1-4 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom Gives What You Need

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jul 7, 2009

Jesus Christ gives godly wisdom because he is our true Wisdom in Proverbs 8.

Proverbs 8:1-21 Watch Video “In Their Own Words” available from SermonSpice.com Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear friends, When you see and hear words like these of John Adams, “I am apt to believe that July 4th will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran