Sermons on Racial Barriers:

Removing The Wall-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018

2 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-II—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: We usually avoid the beach except morning & evenings because of the sun. However, we also may go to the beach at midday. In order to remove the barrier of midday beaching(the effects of the brutal midday sun) we may use ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"the Rest Of The Story" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week.

“The Rest of the Story” John 4:27-42 The great radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey died in 2009…. He was known for his writings and radio broadcasts that reached up to 24 million people a week. Such a dynamic voice -– and one of the things that made him so popular was the way he could craft story to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

God’s plan is to bring us together as part of the same family – His family - A look at some family ties that hold the family of God together.

Family Ties Ephesians 2:11-22 Intro: What holds a family together? Parents? Blood? Common interests? Love? All of the above? As members of God’s family we have the privilege of sharing our lives together. When something exciting happens to one member of our church family, we can all rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing And Grace Beyond Pride And Power

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Oct 21, 2024

Pride and Ego can become barriers to blessing.

2 Kings 5:9-14 "So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, 'Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be cleansed.' But Naaman went away angry and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14

Denomination: Other

"Where Vision Starts" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Possibilities Are Limitless Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the life of Hannah and how her devotion resulted in God blessing her with her most inward desires. This is a new year with new hope.

The Possibilities are Limitless 1 Samuel 1.1-16 This past week Barack Obama depending on who you listen to did the expected or did the unexpected. The community that believes he did the expected build the argument on the basis that he won a neighboring state to his home state of Illinois and no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 5, 2023

Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor."

Alba 4-2-2023 There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Spirit” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Romans 8:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Beginning Vs The Beginning Of The End.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2021

Sin has tried to snuff the light of Jesus from the beginning of time. After CALVARY Jesus has brought about the end of sins' dominion. Good Friday seems terrible, but the resurrection turns history around.

THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (If you cover each point this is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 26:29, Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Matter Of Black & White

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007

A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ice Tea And Skittles

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 24, 2012

A sermon about the Christian response to perceived racial injustice, especially in the wake of the slaying of Trayvon Martin

Are there some things that challenge your sense of justice and fair play? Most of us get angry when we see someone cheated out of an opportunity or robbed of their liberty. When we watch the news and see men released from prison after serving decades on bogus charges, our sense of justice is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 18, 2013

God's absolute love for us removed every barrier that keeps us from Him, and He calls us to love others by removing barriers.

Have you ever heard a preacher say something that made you wince about his correctness (kind of like fasting)? Well, I am going to say something to make you wince. I am going to say something about the love of God. Then, when you are picking up stones to stone me, I am going to tell you why I said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation #5 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2016

The right object, the right attitude and the right way to worship in reference to the Lord's Day, the Lord's Spirit and the Lord's Voice (Material adapted from Alger Fitch's book, Revelation, Chapter 5 The Perspective of Universal Worship, pgs. 95-110

HoHum: Phillips, Craig, and Dean song “The Concert of the Aage”- The star become as lasers; And all the worlds align; Horizon to horizon; A rainbow begins to rise; Sudden sound like thunder; Come from everywhere; As the angel Michael; Kicks the countdown on the snare; Across the sea of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

When people try to hinder your crying out to Jesus, do what Bartimaeus did: Resist them. Don't let them intimidate you into silence.

INTRODUCTION Our friend, Paul Baloche, who lived for many years in Lindale, Texas has written or co-written over 120 worship songs. Perhaps his most popular song is “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” which I’ve borrowed his song title for this message. In the early 90’s, when Mike and I had only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019

This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Stagnation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, unfruitful, or lacking growth.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God