Sermons on Outside The Four Walls:

The Only Time Some People Love Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus' hometown is initially intrigued by His message, but that goes south quickly. What can we learn from them about our desire for truth?

AMAZED: Nazareth was initially impressed with Jesus’ words. - Luke 4:22. - Review the message in vv. 18-19. - There is a mix in their reaction. - On the one hand, they are impressed. - On the other hand, they wonder how such words could come from Joseph’s son. After all, Jesus had been among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

In The New Jerusalem, You're Either In Or Out (Rev. 21:6-22:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 21, 2023

The new Jerusalem is both a place we enter, and the church itself. The new Jerusalem=the bride=the church. The focus is on living faithfully-- conquering-- so that we are allowed in.

I'd like to start this morning by simply rereading our verses from last week, Revelation 21:1-8. They start, with what John "sees": (1) and I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth departed, and the sea wasn't in it any longer, (2) and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-27, Revelation 22:1-21

Crossed Boundaries

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2020

Jesus crossed boundaries to encounter humanity in our deepest need.

March 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 4:5-42 Crossed Boundaries Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” Jesus had traveled a long distance for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

"Another Wall Has Come Down"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

In Communion we celebrate the removal of the "wall of separation"

Communion Message: “Another Wall Has Come Down”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was a child growing up in Germany, my parents took me to Berlin. We drove through all sectors of the city. But then a year later, there was troubling news in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2007

In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing A Raw Potato Aginst The Wall

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 3, 2008

God gave me a dream about throwing raw potatoes against the wall. God will use things and people in ways we might not think that He will.

Throwing a Raw Potato Against the Wall 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Walls Come Tumblin' Down

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Mar 13, 2009

Jesus anger wasn’t about selling things; it was about the evil vendors preying upon the innocent. When barriers go up relationship is broken.

John 2:13-22 When the Tables Come Tumbling Down I would hazard a guess that when most of us think of Jesus, we picture the soft spoken, peace loving, gentle as a lamb, Savior. Always smiling, always patient, always kind. There is no doubt that Christ had a side of Him ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Wall Street Occupies Me! Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Nov 20, 2011

#21 in a series on 1 Timothy. This one deals with money, contentment and a desire to be rich.

When Wall Street Occupies ME! 1 Timothy 6:3-10 On Guard – Defending the Truth: 1 Timothy Sermon 21 For the past month, thousands of Americans have “occupied” a park near Wall Street in New York, as well as in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nehemiah "Rebuilding The Walls" Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah “Rebuilding the Wall” Chapter 2 I. Nehemiah began preparations. (Vs. 1-16) A. Nehemiah made an appeal to the King B. Nehemiah surveyed the problem II. Nehemiah communicated the why. (v. 17) A. To relieve the distress of the nation B. To remove the reproach of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Wall Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Wall Chapter 5 I. The New Opposition – Internal Difficulties. (vs. 5-11) - Poverty - Famine - Heavy Taxation - Families disrupted - Heavy Interest on Loans - Internal Discord II. The Resolution (vs. 12-13) - Confession - Repentance - Commitment III. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Introduction: Illustration “Visitation from God” I. Leadership needs to be faithful. (Vs. 1-2) - (1Co_4:2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.) - Jesus said the faithful servant will be blessed (Matthew 25:21; 24:46; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist