Sermons on Move Barriers:

The Power Of The Cross - Number 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2024

The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

The Power of the Cross - Number 2 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared March 23, 2024) Note: The previous sermon in this series was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. This is a very similar sermon for any time of the year. MESSAGE: *Think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We want to get on with life, and we should move forward with joy, but we must remember too to look back in thankfulness! Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratit...

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 17, 2015

Daniel chapter 7 moves from the historical to the prophetic. The entire chapter moves us to ask the question, Have I invited Jesus to set up His throne in my life.

Intro: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it an impossibility--a development which we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. Thomas J. Watson, 1943, Chairman ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joel, The Simple Man Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 14, 2014

Don’t overcomplicate it by expecting God to move in a certain way; just expect Him to move, and listen for His voice. What comes next just may surprise you.

Time is something that has always fascinated me. As a kid I would always love to watch time travel movies like Back to the Future and TV shows like Dr. Who. I very rarely can be seen without wearing a watch of some sort. One of the things that has always fascinated me about time is that an hour ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Surfing The Waves

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2024

Surfing the waves is an idiom that means to ride a wave on a surfboard, either standing or lying down, as it moves toward the shore.

Jonaton Mårtensson, a Swedish national, born in 1796 once remarked: "Feelings are much like waves: we can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf." Jeremiah 5:22 reminds us: “Do you not fear me? declares the Lord. Do you not tremble before me? I placed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:4, Isaiah 51:15, Psalm 89:9, Psalm 107:29

Coming To Grips With The Message

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004

The body of Christ is linked together by the proclamation of truth, and only as strong as the weakest declaration of truth. The body of Christ faces the same barriers, and struggles, regardless of location, the big difference is not God, it is not the ba

COMING TO GRIPS WITH THE MESSAGE 1 John 1:5-10 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 24, 2008

This is the second message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at how we use our spiritual gifts, how we discover them, and what barriers we often face...

This week we continue our message series called living beyond ourselves... Last week we talked about how we need to break our cycle of selfishness and self-centeredness, so that God can begin to use us to our full potential. This week I want to narrow it in a little - How does God use you? Some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Neighborhater - Pt. 3 - Skin Deep Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Mr. Rogers Sound Track plays in dark - Lights Come on Pastor Enters from Stage Door and lip syncs to track Skin Deep I. Introduction He put on colorful sweaters. Changed his shoes. Sang a goofy song (Did you know he wrote most of the songs on the show - He was an accomplished pianist and had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8, Acts 10:9-16, Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temple - House Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 14, 2020

This sermon describes the motif of Temple in scripture beginning in the Garden of Eden and moving toward the book of Revelation and our dwelling with God in heaven.

“Temple - House of the Lord “ Text: Ephesians 2:19-22 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2002

If we are going to grow in Christ we must move toward Him.

GROWING IN CHRIST Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction A. Read Col. 1:9-14 B. Illustration: One of the most comforting things that you can say to anyone is “I am praying for you.” C. Last week we look at the fact that Paul was praying for the believers in Colosse. This week we will look at what Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

When The Jailhouse Rocks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 4, 2001

When God moved to save Paul and Silas lives were transformed

When the Jailhouse Rocks Acts 16:20-34 February 4, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. The earthquake in India A. The mass destruction 1. Cities have been decimated 2. Homes and buildings completely destroyed 3. 10’ of thousands have been injured and over 20,000 have died B. Respect for the power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Change Is On The Way

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Prepare yourself to move into the blessing God is pouring out in our day.

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Isaiah 42:9 Last week, we looked at three things the Lord was speaking to the church concerning the present application of this passage. #1 God has already begun the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following The Shepherd Part 5 Of 6

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

With each step in the valley, He is always moving us closer to Him.

Following the Shepherd Ps 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. David wrote this tremendous verse of the Bible drawing from his own experience of being a shepherd. What the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judgment: Not What You Think Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist