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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Jesus Goes To Vegas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    A sermon about breaking down barriers and living more simple lives in order to make disciples of Christ.

    John 4:5-42 “Jesus Goes to Vegas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Of Books And Covers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

    1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bow's, Arrows & Strings

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 24, 2017
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    This is a message about working together across generational barriers. The Bow's need the Arrows and they both need the String...

    Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 7  Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. 8  There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Answering God’s Call

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 8, 2025
     | 270 views

    What is the barrier that stops people from answering God's (or Jesus') call?

    Answering God’s call Luke 11:5 – 8 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:5 And He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 because a friend of mine has come to me from a journey and I have nothing to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Cornelius: A Man God Remembered

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 346 views

    The story of Cornelius stands out in the New Testament as a powerful example of divine visitation and the breaking of spiritual barriers.

    CORNELIUS: A MAN GOD REMEMBERED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:1-48 Supporting Texts: Acts 11:13-14; Hebrews 11:6; Proverbs 11:25; Psalm 112:1-6 INTRODUCTION: The story of Cornelius stands out in the New Testament as a powerful example of divine visitation and the breaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Limitations At The Start Of A New Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025
     | 396 views

    Encouragement to start the new year by breaking barriers, limitations, and every hindrance that has held back progress.

    BREAKING LIMITATIONS AT THE START OF A NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 2:13 Key Verse: “The breaker is gone up before them; they have broken forth, and have passed the gate, and are gone out: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.” (Micah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Faith One People Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015
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     | 9,913 views

    The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"

    One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 38,767 views

    When people try to hinder your crying out to Jesus, do what Bartimaeus did: Resist them. Don't let them intimidate you into silence.

    INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Stagnation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 837 views

    Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, unfruitful, or lacking growth.

    BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 7, 2017
     | 6,811 views

    Part 3b of our real people real problems series

    Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 12, 2017
     | 7,478 views

    Part 3b of our Real People- Real Problems series

    Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    Three barriers to faith - grief, fear and doubt were each dealt with by a special touch from the Risen Lord

    A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,214 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    A God's-Eye View Of Others Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 24, 2016
     | 6,032 views

    When we look at others as God does, we won't be so quick to throw up barriers.

    I want to speak to you about walls this morning. Can you think of any famous walls? How about the wall that is so large it can be seen from space? That’s the Great Wall of China. It’s actually a series of walls built, rebuilt, and maintained between 685 BC and 1644 AD. With all of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rediscover Love Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,078 views

    Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

    Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist