Sermons on Barrier:

Hate Hypocrisy

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 25, 2009

Hypocrisy among believers is the excuse people use to justify not trusting Christ; hypocrisy kills and it is time we as believers draw close to our Savior living in the light in honesty and integrity.

Hypocrisy vs. Living in the light
 Stories!!!
 Hypocrisy is terrible - Any of you like hypocrites? 
 I’m not pointing any fingers but after hearing these stories I decided this was too important not to address it. 
 1 Cor.5:11 - You must not associate with anyone who calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

04 The Valley Of Weeping Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2009

How many times in your life are you brought to a place of tears? What do you do when you are there? Use it as a time for growth in the Lord.

The Valley Of Weeping – 1st March 2009 am Psalm 84 The word Baca means weeping. Life is full of heartaches and disappointments. Life is full of tears. Life begins with crying (A baby is born crying). Life ends with crying (We mourn for those who die). Psalm 84 details the importance of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Jedi

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

What is one thing a soldier cannot do with out? Combat gear. We are at war, Not against terrorism but against pure unadulterated evil.

“The Way of the Jedi” Ephesians 6:10-20 I. Introduction: a. Have you ever been at a place in your life that you didn’t know which way to go? b. I have this week, we have been so busy with trying to get things ready to move that it seems like we’re getting no where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Never Forget

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2011

On this Memorial Day, let us never forget the costs of our civil and spiritual freedom. This message calls us to action to keep a fresh view of these freedoms in mind.

Let Us Never Forget Hebrews 12:1-3 * (VIDEO – “For Freedom A Memorial Day Tribute) The last phrase gives us divine direction, “We set aside our differences to remember, to honor, and to thank those who have given everything that we might be free.” * Over a million people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 3, 2013

Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the Millennium and the final judgment of the lost, along with the destruction of the old earth.

#11~ Rev.21: NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH 8-31-13 Today we'll talk for a few minutes to do with a few of these verses in Rev.21: In this chapter we see that the history of time is finished; the history of eternity as we think of it is about to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Together

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

As the family of God our church is called to come together in relationship with one another. We support and encourage one another. We are better together

COME TOGETHER Sept 16, 2012 Jay Davis Robison ISA 64:4-8 GAL 3:1-8, 26-29 There are so many things that divide us our nation unsettling division Even at VBC if we were to choose many things can divide us Raise hand if right handed, left? Male, female, understand other sex How many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Leaders Are Called To Do

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014

Leaders are equippers. It requires hard work. It renders our work to become more effective. It rests on teaching the word of God.

One of the most thought-­‐provoking articles I’ve read lately is “8 Reasons Most Churches Never Break the 200 Attendance Mark.”1 Now the author Carey Nieuwhof is not saying that it is a sin to be a small church. He just analyzed why it stays small. Nieuwhof clarifies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Over The Spirit World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 12, 2014

Jesus speaks His authoritative Word & the strife and rage of demonic possession flees & leaves a great calm in its place. Jesus exercised authority & compassion that freed people even from demon possession.

MATTHEW 8:28-34 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] PRINCE OF PEACE OVER THE SPIRIT WORLD [Revelation 18:1-8] Previously Jesus has demonstrated His power and authority over diseases and nature. Now we see His power over the unseen supernatural world. Jesus brings back lost life and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

What If The Gift Never Came?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

What be be missing if Jesus never came.

During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Congregational

Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Bridge To The Future" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2012

A sermon about meaning found in God's love, God's future.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Bridge to the Future” Last year an article in USA Today analyzed a surge in a group of Americans whom they termed the “spiritually apathetic.” They aren’t atheists. Instead, according to the article, “They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Peace Makers

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 12, 2020

Do you fit the Biblical definition of a peacemaker? If you feel you fall short do not be dismayed for this sermon is going to explain how a child of God can become a peacemaker!

Peace Makers (Matthew 5:9) Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” In a world that is characterized by selfish ambition, conflict, and rivalry it is exceedingly difficult to find anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 20:19-22, Leviticus 26:12, Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church