Sermons on Breaking Through Barriers:

"roadblocks To Revival."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 3, 2022

Some church services today resemble a Broadway play where the pastor is the playwright, with people leaving more entertained than elevated, for a church can only be as spiritual as their leaders and you cannot give what you do not have, especially when Hollywood has infiltrated the church.

SCRIPTIURAL REFERENCES (2 Chronicles 7:14) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:3-5, Psalm 68:13, Luke 3:22, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6, Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipper Or Worrier

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008

The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Critical Mass Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Releases You From Spiritual Prison Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God has the power to break every chain and release His people from every spiritual prison holding them captive.

THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Key Verse: “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Look Back Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 22, 2022

Recovery Month has been a series of messages encouraging us to break free from the addictions, habits, struggles in our life.

Never Look Back Exodus 14 Introduction Recovery Month has been a series of messages encouraging us to break free from the addictions, habits, struggles in our life by: -Build The Boat (Believe, Obey, Abide, Trust) -Hear the Call (leave behind some things, Come Home to God) -Run to God (Win, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brand New You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to break free from sin, become transformed in Christ, and build a consistent, faithful life that glorifies God.

Greetings, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as the one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler walking along the path of faith, hand in hand with you, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 8:10-11

Topics: Faithful Life, Consistent Life

Freed By The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

From Genesis to Revelation, we see the hand of God at work—lifting the humble, breaking chains, defeating enemies, and bringing restoration.

FREED BY THE HAND OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 6:1, Deuteronomy 5:15, Psalm 136:11–12, Acts 12:7, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when human strength, wisdom, or influence is not enough to secure freedom. Many are trapped in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Manna Ceased

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 6, 2013

Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people who had once been sugary-sweet suddenly turn insipid!

‘Open, Simsim’ Manna ceased! Joshua 5:12”Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.” Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Would God Stoop To Reveal His Will Through Dice Tossed By Pagan Sailors Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 27, 2013

God reveals Jonah's guilt through dice tossed by pagan sailors. It's so undignified. Why would God stoop to reveal His will in such a way?

REALLY, GOD? Why would God stoop to reveal His will through dice tossed by pagan sailors? - Jonah 1:7. - When you think about this situation, it just all seems so undignified. We’ve got these sailors (whom we can safely presume were not having Sunday School on the ship) rolling dice and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #3: Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through Acts - Peter.

Acts 2:14-41 - God’s Power through God’s People #3: Peter Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. The whole book is about people who were used by God to take His message of forgiveness and grace to the world, to make a difference in people’s lives. Two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Stephen. Also International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

Acts 7:54-8:4 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen And now, we come to the final sermon, #9, of this series. Since September, we have been studying in the book of Acts, watching how God’s power flowed through His people to make a difference. In the 1st part of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23:4 Part V "Even Though I Walk Through The Valley" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011

How to live this life and not fear death. How to stop existing and start living.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” This is one of the most comforting verses in the bible. Basically it says that when I am walking in tough times, even to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009

A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"getting Through What You Can't Get Over"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jun 2, 2019

Facing your fears is the only way to deal with them

James would have been trained in the Jewish religion, because his parents were Hebrews. He would have been perfect to lead the Jews who had accepted Jesus as their Saviour. The letter was actually written to Jewish Christians, which is still in character for this to be the half-brother of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal