Sermons on Breaking Through Barriers:

Two Divided By War, United Through Christ

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002

This sermon is about two aviators on opposites sides of World War II and their conversion to Christianity. (Mitsuo Fuchida who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and Jacob Deshazer who participated in the Doolittle raid).

TWO DIVIDED BY WAR, UNITED THROUGH CHRIST Text Isaiah 2:1-4 Isaiah 2:1-4 gives us a wonderful picture of God’s peace. Verse 4 poetically states that the weapons of war will be transformed into items that are constructive. Swords will beaten into plowshares. Spears will be beaten into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Four Faithful Friends SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Who are the four friends of every believer?

Today, we will explore a powerful story from the book of Mark, chapter 2, verses 1-12. In this passage, Jesus is in Capernaum, and word spreads quickly that He is at home. As a result, a large crowd gathers around Him, eager to hear His teachings. Amidst the crowd, four friends bring a paralyzed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Topics: Faith, Healing

6. The Woman At The Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

A woman hiding from shame meets Jesus at a well. He knows her deepest secrets. He offers her living water. Her broken past becomes her greatest testimony.

6. The Woman at the Well (When Grace Meets Shame) Introduction Picture yourself walking through your town at the hottest part of the day, deliberately avoiding everyone you know. This was the daily reality for one woman in Samaria two thousand years ago. Her story, recorded in John chapter 4, shows ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 4:6-7, John 4:6, John 4:9, John 4:10, John 4:14, John 4:15, John 7:38, Isaiah 12:3, John 4:16, John 4:17-18, John 4:19-20, John 4:24, John 4:26, 1 Corinthians 1:27, John 4:28, John 4:29, John 4:39, John 4:40, John 4:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insiders And Outsiders Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2014

God destroys the barriers that divide us. In Him there are no insiders or outsiders.

EPHESIANS # 4 Last week I took the text for the message from Ephesians 2:1-10. That passages hinges on two words in v. 4 – “But, God...” With those words darkness is turned light, hopelessness is thrown aside for favor, a desperate situation is changed to one of amazing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2007

When prayer is wrong.

Lesson 2: How God Leads Through Prayer A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

How God Leads Through Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

When prayer is wrong.

A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. Save the unsaved without our obedience. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Exodus 15:13, Psalm 118:25

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 20, 2020

Faith crosses barriers that only God can bring down!

_________________________________________________________________________- Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

The Power Of The Cross - Number 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2024

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 2 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 23, 2024) Note: The previous sermon in this series was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. This is a very similar sermon for any time of the year. MESSAGE: *Think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

When God Introduces You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

When God introduces you, He does not just put your name forward — He places His presence, power, and credibility upon your life.

WHEN GOD INTRODUCES YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:1-12 Key Verse: “And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee…” (Exodus 3:12, KJV) Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:17-23, Proverbs 18:16, Genesis 41:14-16, Isaiah 45:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Must Need Go Through Samaria Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 26, 2016

This lesson discusses the Lord's visit to the city of Samaria to correct three problems: social, spousal and spiritual. These problems face many of our cities today. It also explains some evangelical compromises; with political officials, for legislative favors.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To Correct the Social Problems of Samaria 2. To Correct the Spousal Problems of Samaria 3. To Correct the Spiritual Problems of Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. In today's lesson, we will explore the profound theme: 'I Must Need Go through Samaria.' This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-10, John 4:11-43, John 4:4, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 21, 2019

This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. People who have bondages and especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine.

Pulling Down Strongholds This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. Especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine. In general I think about negative ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Jeremiah 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Meeting With The Messiah

Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 17, 2010

Sometimes we have to face certain barriers that will try to keep us from quenching our spiritual thirst. This sermon deals with conquering those barriers and coming to the "Living Water."

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene March 14, 2010 A Meeting with the Messiah Scripture Reading: John 4:6-7 Introduction: One of the most significant encounters recorded of Jesus' ministry was his meeting with the Samaritan Woman at the Well. She was known as a sinful woman who was headed to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ's Righteousness Shines Through His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 18, 2006

Epiphany 2(C)- Christ’s righteousness shines through his church: a church which is a royal crown of splendor and a church which is united to Jesus in a blessed, joyful marriage.

CHRIST RIGHTEOUSNESS SHINES THROUGH HIS CHURCH January 15, 2006 -- Epiphany 2 -- ISAIAH 62:1-5 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed & Saints in the Lord: Believers, Christians, are now the ones to lives as lights in this world. We are the ones ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Whom Can I Blame?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003

Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God