Sermons on Racial Barriers:

Bridges Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 29, 2016

We are called to build bridges not barriers to people coming to Jesus

Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Bridges not barriers Introduction An Outline 1. A resolve (They brought little children to Him) 2. A request (that He might touch them) 3. A rebuke (but the disciples rebuked those who brought them) 4. A reaction (But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased) 5. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barriers To Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. Barriers are not just that. They are a battle over your worship. And anything tha

Barriers to Worship Matthew 4:10, Matthew 16:23 Did you struggle to get to worship this morning? Raise your hands. It seems that more than any other time, we are under spiritual attack on Sunday mornings. Barrier after barrier gets in our way trying to prevent us from getting to worship. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Bustin' Barriers

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

Our fears of sharing our faith often revolve around how people will respond. What if they reject us or worse raise questions and issues for which we have no answer? Then what do we do?

Bustin’ Barriers I Peter 3:15b-16 and 1 John 1:5-7 Our Scripture today commands us to always be ready to share the hope we have in our lives, that is, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Those moments can come to us spontaneously. But more often than not, they happen when we are intentional about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Barriers Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

I want to live so that the Kingdom of Jesus is closer to coming on this Earth because of how He used me. I want to participate with Jesus in the redemption of all things... but my to-do list doesn’t always look like my “make a difference list.”

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Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Holiness

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon about Jesus calling all sinners.

“Breaking Barriers” Mark 2:13-17 One verse in here that really stands out to me is verse 15. It says: “And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him.” There were many “tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Time Barrier Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

But here’s the question I’ve been wrestling with—and maybe you have too: How am I going to have time for one more relationship; let alone eight new relationships with the houses around me?

Good morning, church family! Let me begin with a quick check-in: How are you doing with your block map? Have you learned any new names or details about your neighbors since last week? Maybe you discovered that the couple down the street just had a new baby, or that your neighbor two doors over has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Barrier Of Protection

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 25, 2025

Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our health, safety, family, and future. In our passage, we clearly see what the Bible calls the hedge of God’s protection around Job. Satan himself admitted that he could not touch Job unless God allowed it.

BARRIER OF PROTECTION Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 26, 2025 Job 1:10, “Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has?” Today, I would like to talk about how God protects His children. Everyone desires protection from danger—especially when it comes to our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Barriers To Faithfulness

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 28, 2026

Stop waiting for "perfect conditions" before you are faithful. Be faithful whether you are in the ‘pit,’ ‘prison,’ or ‘palace.’ This message discusses 6 Barriers to our being faithful stewards.

In Luke 19:11-27, Jesus told a parable of a nobleman who was to embark on a journey. Before leaving for His journey, He gave 10 of his servants 10 minas; that is, each servant received a mina from the Master. On giving each servant a mina, the Master said to them, "Occupy till I come”, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Constructive Communication, Cultural Integration, Social Inclusion

Crossing Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

Doing What God has called us to do.

CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joining God’s Heart For Racial Justice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022

Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022 Note: The following notes are more extensive that time allowed to be fully stated. However, they do provide the full set of points and additional footnotes that were made which I hope ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010

Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 19, 2009

Family and others may have placed limitations on us by the things they have or have not done or said. It’s time to break with the past and trust God for the realisation of your dreams.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Charismatic

"the Woman At The Well" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Jesus came to make salvation accessible to all. He came to remove any barriers. Here He was breaking down the barrier of sin between man and God. The water the woman had come to draw from the well could only be obtained through hard labor. There was no button to push on the fountain.

“Going Public with Our Faith” John 4:1-26 Last week we welcomed we welcomed in the New Year by talking about what it means to go public with our faith. In the Scripture today we find that Jesus having gone very public with Hi ministry, was now traveling. He had to go through Samaria. While ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Breaking Down The Walls" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Place is not a barrier to worship. Place is irrelevant. We do not worship a place. We worship in spirit. This is not referring to the Holy Spirit; this refers to the heart. We must worship with the heart.

5 Priorities of the Church “Breaking down the Walls” John 4:1-26 I am reminded of a young boy who asked his mother if she could remember the highest number she ever counted to. She said well really can’t remember so why don’t you tell me what the highest number is you have ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist