Sermons on Barriers:

Fresh Every Morning

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 28, 2001

To remind us that the things that matter most in life must be gathered fresh every day.

Fresh Every Morning Exod 16:2-4, 13-20 2 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, "If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-4, Exodus 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other

The Servant King

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

How to be a good servant. An example from the King!

The Servant King John 17:1-17 Introduction Did you know that you could actually reach higher ground by bowing low? You can descend in such a way so as to actually reach higher elevations! Jesus showed how… On the last night that He spent with His disciples before being crucified, Jesus taught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Is Not This The Carpenter?” Series

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 17, 2001

“Is Not This The Carpenter?” The Significance and Blessings of Jesus’ Pre-Public Ministry, Mark 6: 1 – 6 by Pastor Thorold Marsaw Shenstone Memorial Baptist Church Brantford, Ontario Canada Beloved, it is a fact that by far the greatest portion

“Is Not This The Carpenter?” The Significance and Blessings of Jesus’ Pre-Public Ministry, Mark 6: 1 – 6 by Pastor Thorold Marsaw Shenstone Memorial Baptist Church Brantford, Ontario Canada (519) 756-2870 Please Read the Following Scripture Before Viewing the Sermon Mark 6:1-6 (New ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

The Choice For Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 5, 2001

Jesus urges his listeners to the Sermon on the Mount to make The Choice for Life in entering the Kingdom of God, in terms of Two Gates, Two Ways, Two Destinations and Two Crowds.

Jesus was a wonderful teacher. He had the knack of making His teaching on the Kingdom of God interesting and easily understood by the use of graphic pictures. There’s a good example of this in two verses in our reading from Matthew’s account of the Sermon on the Mount: "Enter through the narrow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Advent Hymn To Christ Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 10, 2000

We need to see the real person of Christ , not a stained-glass window version, for he was the Eternal Son becoming the Emptied Servant and is now the Exalted Lord.

THE ADVENT HYMN TO CHRIST The Advent season has come around again. What does it all mean? To the world in general and to us? For those in the marketplace of commerce, it’s a time of expectation of the cash till ringing, with everyone who can buying presents. For the man and woman in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Open Door Of Revival

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire.

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire. From Maryville, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA, from Pensacola, FL to Salt Lake City, UT, millions of souls have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

An attractive young prospect for the Kingdom of God was told that he valued his earthly possessions too much and had to discard them.

THE RICH YOUNG RULER Jesus loved meeting people. One of the fascinating features of the Gospels is to listen in to the interviews that Jesus had with a variety of people. He was always ready to listen to their problems, to answer their questions as he walked the highways of Palestine. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aaplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female.

We come today to one of those difficult passages, that most preachers would prefer to avoid if at all possible. What we find here isn’t particularly popular in today’s world. Ours is an age of liberation. The idea of submission to authority is at variance with modern ideas of permissiveness and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Peace

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Mar 9, 2002

Many seek peace from areas that cannot provide it and ignore the peace which God offers.

Psalm 85:8 - 8 I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways. John 14:27 - 27“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Of God

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?

INTRODUCTION Dan Dierdorf is a former professional football player who is now a television sports broadcaster. “I’ve been on this incredible roll,” he says with wide-eyed amazement. “I’ve made more money and bettered myself every year since I was 21 years old. If my life were a graph, it would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2001

how God was Luther’s and is our Fortress in times of trouble

November 4, 2001 Psalm 46 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Into The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 19, 2001

Every believer is called to reap the harvest by using spiritual gifts God has given.

What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for our life along ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, Luke 9:37-44

Denomination: Baptist