Sermons on Societal Barriers:

Listen To The Voice Of Truth Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon hits on guilt and how it is a barrier to our spiritual growth. We can’t live faithfully, carrying around our guilt.

Listen to the Voice of Truth I was pondering on a question this week. The question was, “What does it take for a Christian to please God?” Some people might say, “That’s not a good question to ask,” or something like that, but with all this baggage we have been talking about I wondered if our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accessibility Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

On the first Good Friday, all the barriers to fellowship with God were removed. We now have access to God’s throne of grace.

Hebrews 10:16-25 “Accessibility” INTRODUCTION Good Friday is a sober time, as we ponder the human condition, our sinfulness, and the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. It seems incongruous to call this day “good.” The images of the day are certainly not “good.” Jesus is betrayed, tried, flogged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity Is Hard To Come By Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

A sermon on barriers to unity (adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Graciously United, pages 308-314)

HoHum: Daniel Overdorf- A few years ago I visited a couple in their home. Both husband and wife had lived most of their lives apart from Christ and His church. Their marriage- a second marriage for both- had grown rocky. The 50 year old husband faced a frightening battle with cancer, and neither ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Fear Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Fear is one of the greatest barriers to evangelism, but as believers, we have the power to overcome it through the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and love for souls.

OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 1:16, Acts 4:29-31, Jeremiah 1:6-8, Mark ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 1:16, Acts 4:29-31, Jeremiah 1:6-8, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 5, 2024

Why are "These Things" recorded in history? – Because God chose you! It was written for You! But know this - Salvation is not a barrier to Temptation!

1 Corinthians 10:11-13 God is Faithful May 5, 2024 Chapter 10 begins with the note, “Brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores overcoming personal barriers through faith and the transformative power of scripture in guiding us towards our God-given destiny.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts hopeful, spirits lifted, ready to hear God's word. We're going to spend some time in Luke 5:19. It's a passage that's simple, yet powerful. Let me read it for you, "And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:19

Topics: Breakthrough

The Sound Of The Breakers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to break through life's barriers with faith, using their unique voices to proclaim God's glory and step into their divine destiny.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are united in one spirit and one purpose. As we come together today, we are reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:12-13, Joshua 6:1-5, Joshua 6:19, Joshua 6:20

Topics: Breaker Anointing, Connected Sound

Breaking Through To The Blessed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores how to believe in, break barriers to, and become beneficiaries of God's blessings, using the biblical character Jabez as an example.

Beloved, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I stand before you today, not as a man of my own making, but as a vessel of the divine grace that has been bestowed upon us all. Today, we gather under the shelter of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to share in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Blessed

The Empty Tomb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to break barriers, bear burdens, and breach boundaries to truly know and serve God, inspired by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. I am delighted to see each and every one of you here today, united in faith and fellowship. There is a sense of anticipation in the air, a shared eagerness to open our hearts to the Word of God. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Topics: Easter Eggs

Far Above PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Christ unites us into a new family, breaking down barriers and calling us to live as peacemakers who embody his grace and belonging.

Friends, if your heart feels a little frayed at the edges today, you’re in good company. The week has been loud. Headlines tug at our attention, to-do lists steal our sleep, and relationships can feel like tightropes over troubled waters. Still, underneath the noise, our souls whisper a simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:15

Topics: Living Above, Abundant Life

The Trophy-The Stone Rolled Away

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

In man’s path of happiness lies a hug rock, which completely blocks up the road. Who among men can remove the barrier?

The Stone Rolled Away – The Trophy April 15, 2001 Matt 28:2 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. As the holy women went towards the sepulcher in the twilight of the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday 2010

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 7, 2010

God turns everything upside down, from defeating the power of death, to breaking down our barriers that keep His life and hope out.

Easter Sunday Apr. 4, 2010 Intro: Video: “Blindness” from sermonspice.com “But then I met Jesus, and He turned everything in my life upside down…” Today is a day of life. We have walked through death, we have stood once again at the cross as Jesus died, but now we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 4, 2020

Jesus' name is so powerful that it breaks down every barrier of the enemy. We are to trust in His name above any other name.

Looking at the word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. We find that there is no other name mentioned that has power other than the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus in the mouth of all the prophets, disciples and even in the life of ordinary people brought outstanding results into their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problems In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Problems are not always barriers to evangelism, but are often the reason there is an opportunity for evangelism. We need to stop seeing problems as only problems, and see them as opportunities.

James McGinley had a woman come forward in one of his meetings, and he took her into the counseling room and shared the Gospel with her, and then he prayed. She then asked him what he thought about a Protestant marrying a Catholic. He said it can often be very difficult for both, and he asked her ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26