Sermons on Barriers:

Don't Quit- Open Your Heart Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2022

This is the 110th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#110] DON’T QUIT- OPEN YOUR HEART 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Introduction: On Monday, I made it into work a few hours late due to having some medical tests. While I was gone, my student workers decided to rearrange my office to clean; and then decided that it was better that way. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Every Sin Has Its Own Consequences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal.

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal. Sin is a rebellion against God's laws and commandments, and it inevitably leads to separation from Him and harm to oneself and others. Sin has a way of leaving a lasting impact on our lives, even after we've turned away from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:31-32, Romans 1:24-27, Genesis 3:7-8

The Appeal For The Useful

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 5, 2022

Christian relationships must be filled with mercy, forgiveness, and acceptance.

Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making The Most Of Our Time: A Call To Action SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In today's world, the church appears to be busy, but is it truly fulfilling God's mission? Are we, as a church, actively 'occupying' or merely resting on past achievements while waiting for the Lord's return? This sermon explores these questions and calls for a more proactive approach to our faith.

When we look at the modern church, we see that it is busy as a whole. But are we truly accomplishing what God has given us? Is the church actively occupying, or are we simply resting on past achievements and waiting for the Lord's return? In Luke 19:13, Jesus called his ten servants, gave them ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Topics: Church Body Of Christ, Active Faith

The Purpose Of Walls

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015

God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unloved? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007

No matter how we may feel at times, God loves us always.

Confessions of a Pastor, Part 3 “Unloved?” “Unloved” video opener The two greatest needs of mankind: to love and be loved. Personal experience with feeling like God doesn’t love me or can’t love me. (Emily reminding me Jesus loves me.) “We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

Second sermon in a series on Holy Spirit assisted Evangelism.

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 2 THE GREAT COMMISSION (Review Part 1) 1. Jesus’ mandate 2. What makes us hate to do it? (EVANGELISM) A. Hard Work B. Laity expects Pastor to do it all: C. Some feel it requires a lot of “Arm Twisting” Trying to evoke emotion is manipulation. You put pressure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 21:33-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Armour Of God Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 20, 2003

How to use the armour and spiritual gifts.

The Armour of God ,Part three. The Helmet and the Sword. 1. The Helmet, The helmet was the covering for the crainum or head. It protected the brain from blows and from falls. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 2 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

Knowing the ’what to have and have not’ of a Christian.Teaches and reminds you of the size and contents of your lugguage in christian walk.The first in the kit is Jesus Christ and the First to be thrown out is sin.

“And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.” mark 4:36 Right sizing your luggage! Many people are excessively loaded with garbage. Fatty and obsess people have serious social and health problems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Let-Us Garden

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 5, 2005

a garden for spiritual growth

Intro: years ago an older saint told me that if you will go to Hebrews that you will find that God wants all of us to plant a let-us garden. In this garden are the secrets to a victorious life in Christ. Tonight, let’s dig into Hebrews and study God’s let-us garden. God’s Let-Us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Predictions For The 2006 Year

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

I would like to share with you my 10 prediction for 2006

My Predictions for the 2006 year Psa 119:105 Without a doubt if someone in the first month of 2005 could have predicted the events of last year – many lives would not have been lost – millions of dollars could have been saved. Steps could have been taken to evacuate the thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are God's Precedents Often Accompanied With Demonstrations Of Great Power?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal

1. The Pentecostal outpouring of power was a demonstration of God’s divine influence on an epic setting event - the inauguration of the Christian church. Whenever the Lord sets an important precedent He accompanies it with a demonstration of power to signal His Divine energetic approval. By the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Test Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 16, 2002

When you have the "right" to do wrong, will you still do right?

Introduction It’s one thing to succumb to force and be made to be righteous. Children are (or should be) made to obey and behave. They should understand the serious repercussions of not! Because of their knowledge of what will happen if they don’t, they do! The law catches a criminal, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal