SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Barriers To Growth:

showing 4,531-4,545 of 32,046
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Don Carpenter avatar

    The Precious Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,766 views

    If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

    The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Heart For The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,920 views

    Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

    A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    How New Is New?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

    If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Evangelism Training: How To Fearlessly Bring Christ Into Any Conversation. Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    This workshop includes notes, training and activities on fearlessly breaking trough the barriers that keep us from witnessing - You will learn great ways to bring Christ into your conversations.

    ICC Evangelism Training #1 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ worldwide every single day (34,000 in SA, over 30,000 in China, 25,000 in Africa, 16,000 in Muslim countries and more all around the world)!
 Verses: Acts 17:26-27, Mt.4:19, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    Breakin Through Your Glass Ceiling

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,348 views

    When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions.

    Breaking Through Your Glass Ceiling Pastor Tim Porter Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-4 INTRODUCTION: When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions. The Federal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Going Across The Jordan

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025
     | 593 views

    Going across the Jordan is symbolic of moving from one level to another in our walk with God. It represents overcoming barriers, taking steps of faith, and embracing the promises of God.

    GOING ACROSS THE JORDAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:14-17 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 114:3-7, Exodus 14:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: The crossing of the Jordan River was a significant moment in the history of Israel. It marked the transition ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremiah's Call Confirmed thumbnail

    Jeremiah's Call Confirmed PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,179 views

    This sermon explores how God breaks barriers of disbelief, blesses us with His divine words, and equips us for our divine purpose, using Jeremiah's calling as an example.

    Beloved friends, welcome. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith, bound by a love that transcends all barriers. We are here, not merely to listen, but to be transformed by the power of God's Word. We are not spectators, but active participants in the grand narrative ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

    Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bill Brazell avatar

    The Birth Of The Church, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014
     | 3,945 views

    The birth of the Church under the New Covenant, The church is the instrument through which God will “Complete the Mission that Jesus Began”.

    Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Birth of the Church, Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 Read Acts 2:1-4 This is a tremendous transitional passage. We have the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the Church under the New Covenant." All the great elements of God's redemptive plan are right here. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Member's Only! Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 views

    Part 5 of our Fracture series looks at the barrier of favoritism. We tackle what the bible has to say about social and class warfare and how we need to keep this out of the church.

    Fracture Part 5- “Member’s Only” Pastor Ryan Akers I am excited about this message today. Because it’s a message that I think affects all of us but none of us want to openly admit that we struggle with what I am about to talk about. That’s what makes it fun because it’s so challenging. Before we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • LaCell Sherman avatar

    The Heart Series

    Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 16,846 views

    Part of a three part series telling the role of the heart in conjunction with your spiritual growth.

    My focus this evening will be the Heart. It was once stated by an anonymous author that: "Thy speech betrayeth thee." Speech is the index of the soul. Utterance is the open door through which the character is known. Words are the fruit of the lips, and by their fruits we know them. Scripture: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Dislocated Saints

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    It is the responisbility of mature Christians to help growing Christians in their spiritual growth. This message identifies that need.

    DISLOCATED SAINTS Galatians 6:1 INTRO: This scripture speaks of a Child of God being overtaken in a fault. The Greek word for “overtaken” carries the idea of being surprised by the fault itself. The Christian was hurried into sin. He sinned before he knew it. It was not a deliberate sin. That ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Presenting: The Lord's House

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,960 views

    This sermon focuses the congregation on continued growth and health in the church ... and the absolute need to be in unity and not be divisive.

    Audio at: www.sermonlist.com/Presenting.m3u What do you want this church to look like to outsiders? What do you want it to accomplish? As Christians, we should want this church to look inviting to outsiders; a place that is warm and friendly, not a place that is distant and cold. As far as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Johnson avatar

    The "I Can't Waits"

    Contributed by Christopher Johnson on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    If we apply our spiritual talents, then God will bless the congregation with spiritual and numerical growth

    Have you ever had a case of the “I can’t waits”? They seem to run rampant in my life. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to play on a football team. When I was in junior high, I couldn’t wait to go on a date. When I was in high school, I couldn’t wait to go to college. When I was in college, I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

    RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ