Sermons on Broke Down The Barrier:

Psalms 23 Break Down

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

The 23 Psalm is like a comfort food. No matter how many times you have it you just can't get enough of it.

The Provision of the Shepherd: 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. These first three verses speak of the ...read more

Turn The World Upside-Down

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

We exist in a time where great things have happened. We’ve taken extraordinary leaps in technology, travel, and exploration. But with great advancement comes great tragedy. In order to succeed in these areas, there are going to be failures.

WELCOME & GREETINGS - Getting to know new brothers and sisters in Christ in our fellowship. - My prayer this morning is that I can encourage and lift up this congregation with this message. INTRODUCTION We exist in a time where great things have happened. We’ve taken extraordinary leaps in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knock Down, Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Jan 18, 2025

In our spiritual journey, we may face setbacks, failures, and discouragement, but God calls us to rise up and continue fighting the good fight of faith.

Knocked Down, Not Knocked Out Key Scripture: “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” – Proverbs 24:16 “they rise again”. - Though God permit the hand of violence sometimes to spoil his tent, temptations to assail his mind, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Other

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 7, 2025

Did the walls of Jericho fall just the way Scripture says? And, if they did, what can this story mean to us?

(SING) “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho, Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling down. VERSE: You can talk about the men of Gideon, you can talk about old King Saul. But there's none like good old Joshua at the battle of Jericho.” Jericho is commonly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tearing Down The Altars Of Baal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives.

TEARING DOWN THE ALTARS OF BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 6:25-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 34:13-14, 1 Kings 18:21-40, 2 Corinthians 6:16-17, Isaiah 42:8, 1 John 5:21 INTRODUCTION: The altar of Baal represents everything that challenges the supremacy of God in our lives. In ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire

He Brought Heaven Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: God, Flesh

Can God Himself Change Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 13, 2012

A turning point for the Church, as God uses two unlikely characters to accomplish His will, taking the Gospel to the Gentiles...breaking down the past barriers.

Read Acts 10 (long text but needed for context) The question for today, the title of this message is….Can God Himself Change Your Mind? And on the end of that question we could add such things as…. Can God Himself Change Your Mind about what you believe to be true in the Bible? Can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Nazarene

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 4, 2020

Jesus' name is so powerful that it breaks down every barrier of the enemy. We are to trust in His name above any other name.

Looking at the word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. We find that there is no other name mentioned that has power other than the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus in the mouth of all the prophets, disciples and even in the life of ordinary people brought outstanding results into their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025

Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter's Biggest Fish Story

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 3, 2001

How to pay the IRS when U R broke.

Paying the IRS, When U R Broke Matthew 17:24-27 I. Tax Exemption vs. 26, 27 A. Jesus was Exempt B. Jesus made an Exception II. Filing Jointly vs. 27 “. . . give unto them for me and thee.” III. What to do in case of Audit, vs. 27 Records, This is the record From Reader’s Digest: It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Stopping Us? Removing The Barriers To Personal Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson looks at the barriers and excuses that keep us away from our mission as individuals.

This is lesson three in our series of lessons on personal evangelism. We have examined many ideas so far. • In our first lesson, we looked at the Great Commission and how it applies to each one of us. We each need to love those who are their way to an eternity separated from God enough to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You're Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 22, 2005

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, and He tells His apostles to trust in 3 things: "First of all, trust in My presence. Secondly, trust in My promises. Thirdly, simply trust in Me."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Request God Never Turns Down Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2013

We don't have to look at Jesus's promise "Seek and you shall find" like a disappointed kid at Christmas, but with the light of faith. There's at least one prayer we always get a "yes" to.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course Lumen Fidei Today’s Gospel is written for adults, but the problem is that even in old age we tend to read it like an eight-year-old waiting for Christmas. We read “Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Catholic