Sermons on A Bridge Or A Barrier:

Hindrances To Children Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Hindrances to Children Coming to Jesus

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Hindrances to Children Coming to Jesus Luke 18:15-17 February 28, 2010 Here is the situation. Jesus was a very busy person, he preached to thousands and the crowds were always clamoring him for personal attention. There was quite a bit of momentum and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Our Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2014

We might not feel comfortable sharing our faith, but let's make sure that we don't sabotage those who do.

If there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of most church goers it is “evangelism”. Most of us understand the necessity of people meeting Jesus. All but the most callous are heartbroken at the thoughts of friends and loved ones spending an eternity far from God. And yet. . ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2010

There are four barriers to fauith that the four resurrectiuons stories in John mirror. Grief, fear,doubt and failure. Jesus deals with all in his own inimicable way

Jn 20:19-31 The Resuurectiuon of Jesus Christ is the watershed of the Chrsitain faith Story: It was the late Professor Charlie Moule who said that "the birth and rapid rise of the Christian Church ... remains an unsolved enigma for any historian who refuses to take seriously the only ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Potholes Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We’ve all experienced potholes in the road of life that either slow us down, delay our journey or sometimes totally disrupt it. Potholes are anything in life that keep us from moving forward.

Potholes Mark 8:27-35 Bumpy streets are so commonplace in New Orleans that residents have taken some extreme measures to draw attention to particularly bothersome potholes. There was the birthday party in New Orleans East for a 5-foot-wide pothole on Cannes Street. They had cake, balloons and a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Unnamed Mother With Great Faith

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

This unnamed woman had great faith. She was determined to receive help from Jesus

The Nameless Mother With Great Faith Matt 15:21-28 PRESSURES ON MOM TODAY are greater than ever. Its got to be the toughest job in the world. Just think of what’s expected of her in our success-driven society: Have a successful career Keep the house spotless Raise perfect children Be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Down The Strongholds In Our Lives

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are destructive things in our life that keep us from experiencing the life that Jesus intended us to live as believers. Those strongholds must come down in our lives and we need to be honest with the Lord about them.

Bringing down strongholds in our life Introduction- I cannot let go of one of the text from last week- Jesus desiring for us to climb to a higher level of commitment and to see greater things done in our life. Wouldn’t that be a great journey? Matthew 5. (Message)- “When Jesus saw his ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6, Luke 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Removing The Wall-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 4, 2018

1 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: Barriers To Progress: A young boy is taking his first trip on an airplane without Mom & Dad. He is going to spend the summer with Grandma & Grandpa. His ears kept popping because of the pressure change. He doesn’t know what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 1:10-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

When followers buy into your vision, they buy into your leadership.

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Josh. 1, 10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Wall-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

3 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-III—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress: Attention: Frustrated Pastor: The new pastor decided to visit the children's Sunday school. The teacher introduced him & said, "Pastor, this morning we're studying Joshua." "That's wonderful," said the new pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Apostle Philip: Seeing Beyond The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2018

Apostle Philip learned to see not with earthly but heavenly eyes ... so can you!

Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Apostle Philip. Before I begin I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary Men” by John MacArthur was used as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 6:1-14, John 12:20-28, John 14:5-14, 1 Peter 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Table-Flipper Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 29:2, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Well Encounters

Contributed by Karl Popke on Nov 14, 2012

The story of Jesus, is life changing, however we struggle to break through the barriers in order to share that story. Jesus is the master exampling how to be intentional about being intentional. The results are life changing.

I. Fear Is An Inhibitor - Some time ago there was a commercial. I think it might have been a Kodak moment, or something like that. But in the commercial the day begins with a dad taking his little girl to a public pool. Once there, he’s found teaching her how to dive off the diving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Walls Between Christians And The World

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 8, 2001

For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.

What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part one in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom)

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Sermon – 20 June 2004 I know today is Father’s Day and is would be quite seem to make sense that I preach on a subject that would speak to us Fathers. I am not necessarily opposed to preaching messages based upon special seasons, times of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God