Sermons on Breaking Down Walls:

Vision 2017

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

The vision going into 2017 is “Pursuing to be a Disciple of Jesus.” Are we willing to position and place ourselves in that spot where the Spirit of God will disciple us.

Opening illustration: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Addressing Sin In The Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 29, 2024

Jesus has just told the Parable of the Good Shepherd. The shepherd goes after the straying sheep. Then Jesus spells out what WE need to do when we see a member of our church falling into sin and straying.

INTRODUCTION We sometimes hurt people. I can think of times when I’ve hurt people. And people sometimes hurt us. I can think of times when I’ve been hurt. It happens in families, in workplaces and in churches. There was a time when Paul was planning to visit the church in Corinth. But he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Acquired Thru Faith-9(:4a)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2024

9 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-IX—2Peter 1:4(:1-4) Attention: Filling out an application for employment at my first job. •When I turned 15, I was legally allowed to work. I had been anxiously waiting for that day! •There was a new grocery store chain—‘Food World’—that was opening in the larger nearby town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:8-11 - Message 14 - Do Not Become Wallowing Sows In Bondage – Protect Your Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

The Galatians had exchanged the bondage of idolatry for the bondage of the Law. False teachers promise freedom but chain their adherents in bonds. Our freedom in Christ must be protected. Do not use your freedom as an excuse to sin.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:8-11 - MESSAGE 14 - DO NOT BECOME WALLOWING SOWS IN BONDAGE – PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST [PART A] Galatians 4:8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods, Galatians 4:9 but now that you have come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11, 2 Peter 2:19-22, Colossians 2:20, Galatians 1:9, Galatians 5:1, 2 Peter 2:19, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Peter 2:16, Colossians 2:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 20, 2024

A series on the parables of Christ.

Title: “The Parable of the Sower” Script: Mt. 13:1-23 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 1-21-24 Intro: People love stories. From the time you were a young child, your parents read stories to you. Stories are passed down from generation to generation. My grandfather was one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejoice When Your Character Is Assaulted

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 3, 2024

Know that God is working everything for your good, so know that during times of insult and injury God has a plan for your life.

Down through the ages, the story of Job has been used to provide comfort to people in times of sorrow and sickness. From the story of Job people have interpreted it as if God allowed Satan to afflict Job, therefore He “allows” sorrows, suffering, poverty, and sickness to come upon His children. But ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Patriarchs? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 12, 2024

We have a greater understanding of the New Testament if we understand the Old Testament. Addressing Abraham and Sarah's part in God's rescue plan for humanity. God was completely faithful and blessed them and all of humanity through them.

The Journey of the Patriarchs: Abraham and Sarah. So why focus on the Patriarchs, well these people are key to the Bible, and as a result our Christian journey. if you open your Bibles to the first book of the New Testament it starts with a genealogy of Jesus, the son of David, the son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-14, Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hello, My Name Is... Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 29, 2024

The Testimony of Lazarus Today I would like to focus on the Power of a Testimony. Today, I would like to look at Lazarus, we will call him the Witness of Christ.

Hello, my name is... The Testimony of Lazarus. Key verse: Mark 5:19, “... Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Text: John 12:9-11 (9) Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Mark 5:19, Romans 10:8-17, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Are Ye Saved: A Sermon For The 4th Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 6, 2024

How can we be sure that we will stand justified before God in the Last Day?

For By Grace Ye are Saved: A Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent Ephesians 2:1–10 NKJV And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Life No One Expected Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Moses wanted to pass on this lesson from the garden to God’s people so they would learn from it, live by it, and thrive.

Genesis 1-2 begins with the orderly creation which forms the content of the scriptural vision for the future. Genesis 2 is a more detailed account of the creation narrative where we see Adam and Eve in paradise, in the midst of an incredible garden prepared for them by God Himself. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 30, 2021

Moses' farewell sermon reminds the people not to forget their God.

8.29.21 Deuteronomy 4:1–9 (EHV) 1 So now, Israel, listen to the statutes and the ordinances that I am teaching you, and carry them out so that you may live and so that you may enter the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving to you and take possession of it. 2 Do not add to the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Contending For The Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

Once their is a transforming moment in our lives there must also be a time to share our faith with those who need to know Jesus as Lord instead of just Jesus as a biblical character.

Navigating the Journey #2 Contending for the faith Jude Introduction- As we continue our series Navigation the journey, I going to make a harsh statement- God doesn’t always wait till everything is good to work miracles in our lives. God isn’t limited to doing things only when things are out of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons To Remember Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Great life lessons are taught by the Book of Ruth which are of eternal value for each of us and those we love

Presenting messages on the Book of Ruth has been such an encouraging exercise, and such a short one, it has been hard to leave it behind. So, I’ve decided not to, at least just yet. We’ve covered the text of Ruth in four messages, and this morning we will take a fifth to review this subject of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 11:22, Deuteronomy 7:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

You Are Possible For God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 7, 2021

The rich young man is told to give all of his riches to the poor and follow Christ. What does this mean?

10.10.21 Mark 10:17–27 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, one man ran up to him and knelt in front of him. He asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. 19 You know the commandments. ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

What If The Bible Is A Lie?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 9, 2021

How would the outlook for the world be changed if the Bible was a lie and could not be trusted for the truth?

What If The Bible Is A Lie 10/10/2021 Genesis 1:1-21 Revelations 22:8-21 We are in our series, “What If?” How many of you have played the game What If I won a million dollars? That’s one game I can never get my wife to play with me. She will always say, “come back and talk to me after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-21, Revelation 21:8-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed