Sermons on Barriers:

Sweet Memories

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

The last sermon that was preached in the old sanctuary the sunday before we moved into the new sanctuary.

“Sweet Memories” Joshua 4:1-7 Today, as many of us know, is our last Sunday in this building and this morning we’re going to take some time to remember what God has done in the life of Crossroads Baptist Church in the last 6 ½ years. There are a lot of sweet memories for me in this building and I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Religion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007

15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Family Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Like a family the church needs to show respect, give provision, and use proper discipline.

I Timothy #5 CHCC: May 13, 2007 (MOTHER’S DAY) The Faith Family I Timothy 5 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Wall Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 20, 2007

Jesus "had to go through Samaria." Why? To teach us that walls must come down, if we are to enter the harvest.

Introduction: I. If you are a subscriber to the Bucks County Courier Times, you may have seen this article in the Tuesday edition. A. The article deals with a survey that was conducted at Council Rock High School. 1. Now, correct me if I am wrong, but is not Council Rock High School like the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Man's Fall, God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

When mankind was at its lowest point, God followed the curse with a gracious act of atonement and a gracious act of protection.

1. The first lesson learned from the fall is the inherited necessity of the Gospel. (3:20) 2. The second lesson learned from the fall is the saving substitution of the Gospel (3:21) 3. The third lesson learned from the fall is the present protection of the Gospel (3:22-24) What a journey! Three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Of Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 5, 2007

A sermon that looks at the rippling effect that goes out from the epi centre of the cross - contains a excerpt of peter Marshalls sermon were you there.

The ripple effect of Good Friday. When a earthquake occurs there is a ripple effect. For example an earthquake or something like it caused the crater lake to spill over on the 24th December 1953 Tangiwai Disaster, New Zealand Collapse of a barrier to Ruapehu Crater lake generated a lahar which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer As Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

Prayer is the ultimate act of trust for the Christian, and to be prayerless indicates a self-led, self-trusting life, in spite of our words to the contrary.

a. This week we witnessed a terrible tragedy in Virginia – 32 men and women entered eternity, and hundreds of others stood at the precipice of eternity and glanced into it as bullets whizzed by their ears. Join me as we pray for the victims families and the future of those who survived this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Trust - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

Trust is a theme that runs throughout the bible. It runs from cover to cover.

a. As I watched the headlines last week of a school being destroyed by a tornado, and numerous communities having been flattened, church building wrecked and countless homes ruined, the Lord took me to a place in my heart that said, “what would you say to your church if that was your community?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Making Love Last In The Home Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 7, 2007

I John 3:18-24 gives clear teachings and guidelines on how to make love last in the home and family.

“Making Love Last in the Home” I John 3:18-24 During the month of May we are focusing on the home and family. From Biblical and secular history the slogan that says “As the Family goes so goes the Nation” is more than a slogan it is a fundamental truth. Nations rise or fall according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The What?-Dom Of God?!?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What is the Kingdom of God? Being part of God’s Kingdom means that we place ourselves under His rule, under His power and influence. And as His child.

The What?-dom of God?!? Assorted Scriptures; July 10, 2005 Intro: Of Kings and Kingdoms, 21st century people such as ourselves might have a little trouble. The concept is difficult to really grasp. It is not a part of our experience, current Canadian political satire aside. We have an idea; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Defined

Contributed by Donald Hart on Feb 25, 2007

Being a peacemaker

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – February 25, 2007 (All quoted Scripture is from the NIV) PEACE DEFINED Text: Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.” INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago I spoke on “Love Defined”, last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Churches Other Calling

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The church is called on to love and care for those who have need. This sermon deals with how God expects us to help others and the blessings we receive from doing so.

The Church’s Other Calling Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37 Introduction: (find a video that will set the stage for this sermon - check out www.nooma.com) Most of us would know and understand that one of the greatest things we can do in our relationship with God is to emulate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In On The Secret Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Seventh in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

18 I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. But we who are being saved recognize this message as the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy human wisdom and discard their most brilliant ideas." 20 So where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free