Sermons on Dry Stone Walls:

Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on Daniel interpreting Belshazzer’s experience.

WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-5; 25-28 INTRO: Belshazzer was weighed in God’s scales and found wanting. Are we found wanting in the scales of God ourselves? I. BELSHAZZER OPENLY DEFILES ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Handwriting On The Wall

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel unfolds God’s judgment of the wicked king

Daniel Chapter 5-‘The Handwriting on the Wall’ I. Preparation for the Handwriting (v.1-4) A. Feast of Belshazzar (v.1) B. Folly of Belshazzar (v.2-4) II. Presence & Power of the Handwriting (v.5-9) A. Prominence of the Handwriting (v.5) B. Physical Effect on the King ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Writing On The Wall” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

There is a last night for everyone, a last breath, a last statement. All of us are weighed in God’s balances - every day.

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 5 & 1 Corinthians 1.26 1. Leaders come and go. a. Even though they are confident that their reign will last forever, it doesn’t. EVER. NEVER. Leaders, they come & go. Psalm 75.7 But God is the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another. FOR SURE: Nebuchadnezzar was that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breach In The Wall

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2009

Time for the ‘Body of Christ’ to wake up from the slumber and get going by restoring the shattered walls and foundations of the Church; being always alert of the enemy attacks, positioning ourselves firmly in God’s Word and building a lifestyle of prayer.

Opening illustration: The 4,000-mile-long Great Wall of China was built to keep invaders from the north. The first wall was constructed by Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, who lived between 259 – 210 BC. But in AD 1644 the Manchus broke through the Great Wall and overran China. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restore The Walls

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

There are certain critical things in our lives that have broken down like the walls of Jerusalem were. Like Nehemiah was called to rebuild and restore the walls of the ciy so we are also called to rebuild walls that have been broken down in our lives, our

Sunday August 17, 2008 Theme: Restore the Walls Introduction Jerusalem was destroyed and temple burned on July 18, 586 B.C. (2 Kings 24). Oct 29, 539 B.C., Babylon fell to Medes and Persians. In Cyrus’ first year, he issued the decree allowing Jews to return. They made three returns: 1) ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Walls Of Jericho

Contributed by Chris Norton on May 23, 2008

You can bring down the walls of your Jericho!

Walls Of Jericho/ Joshua 6: 1-27 by: Rev. Chris Norton MAY 2008 I want to talk to you tonight about your city of Jericho. Maybe tonight your city of Jericho is some habit you just can’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Handwriting On The Wall

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 24, 2010

Lessons from the Pityful party of Belshazzar, interpreted by Daniel

The Handwriting on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31 One of the most well known phrases from the Bible comes from our text. In business, sports, and just in life, everyone seems to know what the phrase, “The handwriting on the wall” means. Before we read Daniel 5, I wonder how many of us could ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

And The Walls Fell

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Jericho stood between Israel and the promised land and it was surrounded by a giant wall. Israel obeyed God and the wall fell!

And the Walls Fell Jos. 1:1-3 “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey To The Wall, A

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 21, 2007

That place of intimacy and relationship with God is also a place of discipleship and transformation.

Introduction BillY- takes business trip/buyer/surf shop. *When in Hawaii- attends church. *Receives newsletters from church. Pastor Gregg- sermon series entitled The Journey- inward journey to the wall in our lives. What does he mean by the wall? First thought- western wall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Purpose Of Walls

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015

God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cracks In The Wall Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 10, 2018

Without unity faith cannot be multiplied and the flow of Precious Holy Spirit is limited

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic:THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 1 (CRACKS IN THE WALL) Acts 2:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Dedicating The Wall Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 27, 2016

As Jerusalem's wall is dedicated, four critical points are shown to us: Each person is valuable to God; Everything done for His kingdom is remembered; Spiritual growth requires time to pass, and for people to be led; God should always be praised.

Dedicating the Wall Nehemiah 11:1 - 12:43 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed the pledge that all citizens took -- It was a pledge of faithfulness to God, and to one another -- “We will not neglect the house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Walls Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Lucado and Frazee. This message focuses on the rebuilding of the walls in Jerusalem.

Rebuilding the Walls March 13, 2011 - 21 Today is a big day, we are finishing up the OT portion of The Story. It’s been an incredible journey moving through the OT. In preaching class we were told never do a series more than 4-8 weeks long, because people will lose interest, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 11, 2013

Among all the constant building & attack & stress, Nehemiah and Ezra gather the people together in Nehemiah chapter 8. It is chapter 8 that we will focus on this morning and learn a little about God’s Word and its deep soul-changing effect on our lives.

REBUILDING THE WALLS CHAPTER 21, "THE STORY" Nehemiah 8:1-10 INTRODUCTION "The Story" Teen Curriculum #21 Video ILLUSTRATION... Safest Place At Church http://c0020248.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/082210.pdf I ran across something the other day that reminds me that what we are doing here at ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Chuck Booher on Jun 19, 2013

Through all of his challenges, Nehemiah overcomes and is found faithful because he clings to God and Diligently sticks to his calling.

This study is very personal to me and for Crossroads • In 2006 I was at CCV when I got word of the situation at Crossroads. • I was studying Nehemiah • Nehemiah 1:9 was used by God to give me insight and hope Nehemiah 1:9 (NASB) 9 but if you return to Me and keep My commandments ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational