Sermons on Societal Barriers:

Elisha Meets Jehoshaphat – Jehoshaphat Battled Himself Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022

Desperate people lower their barriers they have erected between themselves and God when the problem is too big for them. Three kings reached out to Elisha for help, but Jehoshaphat was compromising, God intervened miraculously. Compromise examined.

ELISHA MEETS JEHOSHAPHAT – JEHOSHAPHAT BATTLED HIMSELF SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 7 PART 1. JEHOSHAPHAT AND ELISHA (Open up at 1Kings chapter 22). Ahab and Jezebel reigned in Israel (Samaria) and Jehoshaphat was king in Judea. The kingdom divided after Solomon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:42-43, 1 Kings 22:4, 1 Kings 22:29-38, 2 Kings 3:1-7, 2 Kings 3:8-10, 2 Kings 3:11-12, 2 Kings 3:13-14, 2 Kings 3:15-18, 2 Kings 8:17-18, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Critical Mass Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021

Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Pulls Down Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

Strongholds are real, but they are never greater than the Almighty God. The enemy may try to erect barriers against your progress, your family, your ministry, or your destiny, but none of them can withstand the power of God.

THE GOD WHO PULLS DOWN STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10, Psalm 18:2, Judges 6:25-26, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is a battlefield, and every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare whether they realise it or not. Strongholds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 8, 2003

It’s the first big test of God’s promises for Joshua, and now there’s this big obstacle in front of him. Can we face the barriers in our lives with the same faith he faced Jericho with?

Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? You Can Have Faith Because The Obstacles Are Never As Big As We Imagine Them To Be. • Most of the walls we face are walls of our own building. • Those that aren’t are built because of other’s fear. • When God is with us, we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For Your Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Breaking the status quo is one of the most important parts of following Christ. But to get past this barrier requires us to experience personal breakthroughs in all areas of our life. Learn how God gives breakthroughs to his people.

The Breakthrough Series: Breaking The Status Quo Barrier I Chronicles 14:8-17 INTRODUCTION On October 1, 1947 Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier when he flew the Bell X-1 rocket plane to a speed of MACH 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet. In aerodynamics, the sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Be Used?

Contributed by Carlos Castaneda on Aug 3, 2010

We all need an experience with God to realize that God wants to use us. There are no barriers that can block God's purposes, but we need to hear his voice, and to hear his voice we need to dwell in His presence.

Do you Want to be used? Isaiah 6:1-6 Message by Pastor Carlos Castaneda Grace Church - July 18, 2010 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) This morning I want to share with you what God taught ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Restored Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When non-Christians were asked what is their biggest barrier to faith, the number one answer among Americans was the following, “I have a hard time believing a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world.”

Today, we conclude a four-week look at one of the most interesting people in history – the man named Job. Job is a really good man. God even calls him, “…a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil …”(Job 1:8). He’s so good in fact, that God tells Ezekiel years later: ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004

This sermon explores one part of how God removes the barrier of sin, brings us into fellowship with himself, and grants us eternal life. This teaching is summed up in the Apostles’ Creed in which we affirm our belief in "the forgiveness of sins."

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Irreducible Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 23, 2005

As much as our culture, or we, might try, to remove it as a barrier...as much as the world might like to make it into only a symbol, and rob it of its eternal meaning, the cross is irreducible. It’s irreducible in time. It’s irreducible in eternity.

The Irreducible Cross TCF Good Friday sermon March 25, 2005 I found this quote a few weeks ago in an article on a very popular TV preacher. This guy sells tickets to his national tour, and fills 15-20,000-seat arenas with his positive message. In this quote, he describes his own church, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King And The Peasant Girl - Christ And The Church

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006

The Song of Songs is a poetic love story between a King and a lowly country girl, which uses exotic and striking language. It celebrates love and affection between a man and a woman that cuts across class barriers. But what did God intend in including it

Personally I’m not much of a gardener; at best you could call me a ‘weed exterminator.’ But I certainly enjoy walking round a beautiful garden. What are the ingredients needed for a successful garden? I guess, the soil must be suitable, and needs to be plenty of water, sun and shelter. For a garden ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Ahead When Opposition Comes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 11, 2005

When we are on a mission from God and we run into barriers and things don’t seem successful - how do we react? Moses experienced this upon returning to Egypt. We learn how God works with us but keeps on task.

Sometimes we think that battling for the Lord ought to be easy. I mean, here’s a Guy who created the universe by talking! It’s like Bill Cosby said to his son once on The Cosby Show "I brought you into this world and I can take you back out!" We like have a powerful person on our side. The problem ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas: Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 17, 2011

What I’m asking you to do is this: Imagine that the barrier has been removed, and that Jesus has come to be with us today in the flesh. We can see Him, & walk up to Him, & look in His eyes.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 Today is Dec. 24th, & tomorrow is Christmas Day. And for most of us this has been a very busy Christmas Season. But right now I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021

Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2018

If you want to overcome the obstacles in your life, concentrate on the Lord; consecrate yourself to Him; count on His Word; and then, just cross the water.

A few years ago, drivers on the eastern highways in India encountered an especially stubborn elephant that refused to let them pass until they offered up a little food. He's even been known to stick his trunk through an open window and sniff around for any hidden treasure! One local resident ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free