Sermons on Move Barriers:

Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003

It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get A Life Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on May 3, 2002

People know about God, listen to people talk about God, and even claim to be Christian. Yet many still feel far from God. A relationship with God is like drinking coffee. How do we move from doing to being?

Get a Life 4/21/02 AM By Brad Dyrness You know you have had too much coffee when … 1. You answer the door before people knock. 2. You speed walk in your sleep. 3. You grind your coffee beans in your mouth. 4. You have to watch videos in fast-forward. 5. You go to the AA Meetings just to get ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Holiness

The Cross Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

When do things make all the difference? When we are moved to laugh or cry, when we are celebrated or sacrificed for and when we believe.“Why The Cross Makes All The Difference” describes the cross from three perspectives: Jew, Gentile, and the Believer.

There are just some times in our day where things make a difference. Take them out, things go wrong. Add things in, and things go wrong. There are just certain things needed to make a day a good day. Like the correct ingredients in baking a cake or cookies or a roast—the correct ingredients and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

If The Lord Say's Hither Then You Go Thither

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006

I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit to move positionally into a higher place in God, when we think about the word elevate automatically what comes to mind is that God is lifting up, God is raising up individuals for

Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, (Come up hither), and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love That Endures Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Marriage is an invitation to move beyond yourself and focus on another. Marriage is a ministry. It’s not about getting your needs met but serving the need of your spouse. God called us to love one another not because of our feelings for them but in spite

A Love That Endures Genesis 2:18-25 There’s the story of a husband who placed an ad in the Rocky Mountain News just prior to a Super Bowl a few years ago. Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping wife with attitude problem
for one Super Bowl ticket. No Indian givers. Call so-and-so at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Ready To Travel Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

We were created to follow, if you are not following God then you are following someone else’s dream or vision for your life. There is an exciting path for us all to be on, yet many people are motionless, moving backwards, or trapped somewhere they were ne

As we begin this series I must highlight that this is for everyone, regardless of whether you’re a believer or not, whether you have been a Christian for 1 week or 30 years. We were created to follow, if you are not following God then you are following someone else’s dream or vision for your life. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:6-17

Walking Upright In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; saved by

Walking Upright in a Fallen World Romans 12:1-18 Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christ The King: Love Does Not Keep A Record Of Wrongs.

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 20, 2008

This sermon reminds those present of the Church Year, then moves on to the reason Jesus came. The words of the angel to Mary or the words of John the Baptist remind us... He shall be called Jesus for he came to save us from our sins... The sermon includ

In Jesus Holy Name November 23, 2008 Redeemer “The Relationship Principles of Jesus” # 4 in series “Love Does not keep a Record of Wrongs Today our liturgy celebrates the last Sunday in the Church Year, Christ the King Sunday. Next week we begin a new church year with the first Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Blueprint For The Perfect Church

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 29, 2009

God took 3000 strangers and turned them into brothers. The Holy Spirit moved 3000 believers into forming one of the most successful churches in history. The story you are about to read will hopefully encourage you into seeing God’s Blueprint for His Churc

God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church I wonder what it was like for those 3000 people who were saved that day on Pentecost? Maybe it went something like this: Joshua couldn’t sleep! It was a while ago when he heard about the teacher who was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2005

It is in the Triumphal entry we see our preparation to move from sinner to saint, from overcome by sin to overcommer of sin, from beaten to blessed!!!! We can proclaim today these things because our redeemer prepared the way, and because he finalized the

All history (His Story of saving us from our sin) will hinge on the cross. In His triumphal entry (scholars have called it a-triumphal) we see the foreshadowing of His purchasing our pardon from sin and preparing for us the way called straight. His plan was prepared before the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Don't Remain A Baby Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 11, 2010

One of the most dangerous places to find yourself as a Christian is thinking you are more mature than you really are. This was one of the main reasons the Corinthian church had so many problems and may be a reason you are not moving forward in your walk.

I have a granddaughter, little Maya. She is our first grandchild and, of course, she is the cutest baby on planet earth. Up until now Maya has only known her mama's milk as her food. She is just starting to eat puréed foods like bananas and the like. We saw the cutest video of her and she actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day 2007

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 5, 2008

Do you wonder why the Spirit of God moved the writers of Scripture to include the names and exploits of the freedom fighters of Israel in this book? Could it be to give honor where honor is due? Could it be that He wanted you and me, many hundreds, even t

Verse 24 and following goes on to list the rest of the “Mighty Men.” Do you wonder why the Spirit of God moved the writers of Scripture to include the names and exploits of the freedom fighters of Israel in this book? Could it be to give honor where honor is due? Could it be that He wanted you and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time For Tinsel! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

The Sovereign God that we serve has an eternal will that is done perfectly and nothing gets in the way of that. God always moves pieces into place in His timing. God’s will is perfect. Here is the truth for us: Trust in God’s Plan.

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT “IT’S TIME FOR TINSEL!” MATTHEW 1:1-16 #NBCCAdvent2016 CHRISTMAS TREE TINSEL STORY (P) Once upon a time there was a family that decided to decorate for Christmas. The centerpiece of the decorations for their home was the Christmas Tree. The father went out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Vows Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2014

Ruth proclaims her loyalty to her mother-in-law, Naomi. Her words at first appear foolish. She is not doing what is normal. Yet her loyalty honors God and God moves powerfully as a result of Ruth’s proclamation.

Ruth 1:1-22 “Foolish Vows” INTRODUCTION Coping is an everyday experience and we all have various means of coping. We might call a friend and vent, or go for a long walk. Chocolate is sometimes an effective coping mechanism, as is taking a short break to pursue our favorite hobby. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran