Sermons on Broken Walls:

Naming Rights

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 3: 1 – 17

2 Chronicles 3: 1 – 17 Naming Rights 3 Now Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David, at the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. 2 And he began to build on the second day of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Topics: Great Work, Purpose, Focus

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 22, 2005

In order for you to pick up your destiny, you have to lay down your burdens!Our past cannot defeat us - Our future is right before us - Our enemy is under our feet - Our burdens are no longer on our shoulders!

Lay Down Your Burdens Intro: King David understood this when he wrote in agony to the Lord when his enemies were surrounding him! Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Peter wrote to the leaders in the church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Visionary Or A Vision Vandal?

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 14, 2002

Have the vision and faith as Joshua and Caleb in taking the Promised Land!

Are you a Visionary or a Vision Vandal? Numbers 13:26-33 The passage in a nutshell: Numbers 13:1-16: Choosing of one member of each of the twelve tribes to go and spy out the Promised Land. Numbers 13:17-20: A commissioning of the twelve. Numbers 13:21-25: 40 days of spying. Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Faith Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 29, 2008

A powerful look at how faith should shape our lives and help us to live in obedience to God’s will.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Title: “Lessons In Faith” I. An Obstacle To Faith (1) • The walls around Jericho o Jericho was a military fortress. o Outer wall – 6 ft. thick and 30 ft. high. o Inner wall – 12 ft. thick and 30 ft. high. o The two walls were 15 ft. apart and connected by ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Indestructible Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#7] AN INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE Hebrews 7:11-22 Introduction: Seeing Kevin here today reminds me of one of our projects many years ago. Our Fellowship Hall used to be divided into 4 rooms and a very small Fellowship Hall area. The Church decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should A Christian Vote?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 31, 2020

Every Christian needs to vote, it is our civic duty!

Joshua 6 1-Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and none came in. 2-And the LORD said to Joshua: “See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. 3-“You shall march around the city, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dodging Distractions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, the enemy will try to distract you from what matters.

Series: Rebuilding [#7] DODGING DISTRACTIONS Nehemiah 6:1-19 Introduction: There are many in this room who would say that I have A.D.D. You have come to this conclusion because I am easily distracted. Thus, the reason for me doing 10 different things at 1 time and finishing none of them. Some ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Get Together Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 20, 2014

God's purpose in redemption and reconciliation was to make a new race, the human race! It seems discouraging that so many churches are divided. Why is that so and is it possible to become what God designed. Yes find out what hinders and what helps unit

Intro: We began by hearing that this life is not about us. Our life is to be controlled and conformed to the person and principle of Jesus. The church, the body of people that trust Jesus is to be centered on Jesus. We are also called to be holy, different, set apart for God’s purpose on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Jubilee

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on the passage in Lev 25:8, this sermon expores Jesus as the Jubilee from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4.

Jesus is the Jubilee Pastor Jeff Williams 7-04-04 In seminary, I had a friend named Mike who was working his way through school as a chimney sweep. He had been offered a job cleaning air conditioning ducts at a plant near our school. The only problem was he was too big (six feet ten inches tall) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of True Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 6, 2010

This message, using the backdrop of Paul's shipwreck on Melita, reveals some principles of commitment to Christ.

The Character Of True Commitment Text: Acts 27:9-10, 22-25 Intro: The word “committed” is found but twice in Acts chapters 27 and 28. And even there it does not refer to the Christian’s commitment to God. However, I find in these two chapters, a number of principles of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Satisfaction For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2016

Many times we want to hear something new but God wants us to live out what we already know to be true.

Finding Satisfaction for Your Soul Mark 8:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill August 20-21, 2016 How many of you like watching reruns? Most of us don’t like reruns when they appear in the middle of the NCIS season but they’re OK when we choose to catch an old show like Everybody Loves Raymond or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Harlot Or Apostate Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 37 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 37 The Harlot or Apostate Church Date: May 14, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:1-18 The Description of Religious Babylon (17:1-6a) Verse 1. John is called to come and see the judgment of Babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman (Babylon). The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist