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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    One Faith One People Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015
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     | 10,076 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
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     | 38,981 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
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    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

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    He Is Lord

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 2, 2006
     | 3,563 views

    Four part message declaring Jesus to be Lord of the Beasts, Lord of the Barrier, Lord of the Flame, and Lord of the Dance

    He is Lord Text: John 20:24-31 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Of Books And Covers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,922 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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    "Jesus Goes To Vegas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,209 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

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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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    Cornelius: A Man God Remembered

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 446 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
     | 637 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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    Answering God’s Call

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 8, 2025
     | 330 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hiding Behind A Mask

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 21, 2020
     | 10,608 views

    Everywhere you go people are wearing masks. We are nearing the end of a pandemic that has changed our world in so many ways. I’m not saying that you should not wear a mask. But, hasn’t this experience demonstrated to you how important it is to see people’s expressions behind the mask.

    Hiding Behind a Mask Everywhere you go people are wearing masks. We are nearing the end of a pandemic that has changed our world in so many ways. I’m not saying that you should not wear a mask. But, hasn’t this experience demonstrated to you how important it is to see people’s expressions behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,354 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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,854 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

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    A God's-Eye View Of Others Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 24, 2016
     | 6,085 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