Sermons on Broke Down The Barrier:

Part 1 - Matthew 12:1-3 - Jesus Broke The Law! Why Can't I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 15, 2010

In Matthew 12:1-2 isn't Jesus just IGNORING parts of the law that He doesn't like? Is He walking to the EDGE of the law to explore where the BOUNDARIES really are? Is He the kind of person who would drive past a policeman just over the SPEED LIMIT or leav

Convenience, Legalism, Stealing, Disciples, Jesus, Sabbath, Needs, Illegal, Boundaries, Purpose, Law, Matthew 12, Commandments | report PART 1 - MATTHEW 12:1-3 - JESUS BROKE THE LAW! WHY CAN'T I? Not long ago I witnessed an ACCIDENT. A car ahead of me pulled out of it's lane into a bus lane and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 31, 2017

The human race lost its way in the garden of Eden, and for thousands of years a return to the garden was prevented by the flaming sword. But at the proper time, Jesus knocked down the barrier of sin and made a way to return to the state of blessedness.

Note: I have prepared a set of PowerPoint slides that I used in delivering this sermon. If you would like to have the slides you may Email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Slides - The Way" in the subject line and I will send the pptx file to you directly by email. THE WAY I. Sin in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6, Proverbs 30:18-19, Numbers 11:4-5, Acts 9:1-2, Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 15:4-7, James 5:19-20, Romans 15:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Faith One People Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015

The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"

One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healing And Grace Beyond Pride And Power

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Oct 21, 2024

Pride and Ego can become barriers to blessing.

2 Kings 5:9-14 "So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, 'Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be cleansed.' But Naaman went away angry and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14

Denomination: Other

Easter And Something's Breaking Through

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

Life and Salvation broke out on Easter morning showering the Saints of God with life and hope.

Sermon: "Something’s Breaking Through" Isaiah 35:4-10; John 20:1-9 + + + Something’s breaking through... Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. 7 The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If Jesus Came Down Your Street?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 17, 2005

Let’s read from the Bible how the events of Palm Sunday turned out.

WHAT IF JESUS CAME DOWN YOUR STREET? LUKE 19:28-48 INTRODUCTION... (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=43534%20) There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Our Neighbor: Breaking Down The Walls Series

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus shows us how Grace can lower the emotional walls of the unsaved, so His truth can set them free.

Tim Harrison Senior Pastor, Crescent City Foursquare Church February 4, 2001 Title: Loving our Neighbor: Breaking down the walls If you have your bibles, turn to John chapter 1 My son Tyler is 4 and ½, and my daughter Lacie is 18 months old My wife and I are thoroughly enjoying this stage ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: *other

Caught Up In The Spirit Set Down In The Valley

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 26, 2001

God’s word brings life to hopeless situations

Caught Up In the Spirit - Set Down In the Valley Ezekiel 37:1-10 This is our text today. I’m not going to write the whole text. You can read it for yourself. Verse 1 says, And the hand of the Lord was upon me and carried me out in the Spirit of the Lord. Ezekiel was caught up in the spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000

Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: *other

Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005

This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Chronicles Of Daniel #10: Bringing Down The Help

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

THE LIVING GOD RESPONDS TO OUR DEVOTION!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #10: BRINGING DOWN THE HELP OF HEAVEN DANIEL 10: 1 – 11: 1 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The Beatles: “Help” Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Let Anyone Look Down On You

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Age does not matter, live and they will glorify God.

Introduction: A drunk was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for who there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But following his conversion to a new life with God, everything changed. Joe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Raft Turns Upside Down

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 19, 2003

This sermon deals with my personal white water trip, but can easily be converted to any white water trip,and the similarities of our journey in this life.

When Your Raft Turns Upside Down 7/8/03 Psalm 118:24 Zach and I went on a white water trip last Thursday on the New River. We had a very interesting experience that I will be sharing with you today. When I finished the trip, I thought, well at least I got a few good sermon illustrations from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: *other