Sermons on Traditional Barriers:

The Lord Is

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013

How would you define the God you serve? Here our Psalmist tells us a few things about our Great God.

Psalm 145:8-9 Introduction: When you think about the Lord and Who He is, you can define Him in so many ways-good, great, gracious, merciful, loving, longsuffering, self-sacrificing, giving, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever present; just to name a few. Here David gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Consolation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 18, 2013

Outline: Purchased consolation, vss 1-2 Coming consolation, vss 3-5 A Word of consolation, vss 6-9 Our Consoler, vss 10-11

Most people in Israel weren’t especially thrilled when a prophet showed up. That usually meant some bad news, a critique, and harsh warnings of impending judgment. In fact, the previous 39 chapters of Isaiah were just that. But here in chapter 40, things change; the welcome news is of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Devoted In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012

The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing Roadblocks To An Effectual Prayer Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2018

Prayer is important not only to God but for us. There are many roadblocks and obstacles to an effective prayer life. Good prayer is not a "spare tire mentality" but "a steering wheel!"

FACING THE ROADBLOCKS TO AN EFFECTUAL PRAYER LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. EFFECTUAL: producing the desired ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 14:12, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, John 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

23. Incarnation, Atonement, Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

God's Three Step Plan for humanity's Redemption (See Figure at www.ingodsimage.site)

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 23 – INCARNATION, ATONEMENT, RECONCILIATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 1:5, Philippians 2:5-8, John 16:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Interrupted Respite In Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 18, 2017

A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her name, but we do know this mother had insight, courage, persistence, and initiative

-AD 29- Phoenicia Lesson: Interrupted Respite in Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30 -Matthew- A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Firmament Made Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2018

This is the record of the second day of creation; the creation of the firmament.

May 7, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe PART: I GENERAL HISTORY FROM ADAM TO ABRAHAM—Gen. 1:1-11:9. Topic #A: An Account of Creation. Gen. 1:1-2:7. Lesson I.A.2: A Firmament Made. Scripture: Gen. 1:6-8. Gen. 1:6-8. (KJV) 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Unexpected (Part 5 Exodus) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 12, 2018

At the Red Sea the Israelites are caught between the Red Sea and the Army. They have no Idea that God is about to do the unexpected. What challenges in your life call for you to look to an Unexpected action by God

Exodus 14:10-22 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

How To Build Each Other Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2015

This is the 25th sermon in the series "The Cure". Christians are called to build each other up.

Series: The Cure [#25] HOW TO BUILD EACH OTHER UP Romans 14:13-15:13 Introduction: Last week we looked at how we should treat one another as Christians. This week is a continuation of that sermon. Not only should we treat one another right, we should build one another up. On this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“what Forgiveness Looks Like” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 30, 2014

The way I forgive others should look like the way God has forgiven me in Christ.

Today, we are going to conclude our thoughts on this passage. We made note last time of how Paul tells what it will look like when we forgive others. It will look like what God has done for us in Christ through the cross - v. 32. Last time, we said that . . . 1. In forgiving us, God did not deny ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

When It All Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

When the fellowship between two persons is broken, the love between them impels the Lover to offer repair in order to restore fellowship and reunite Lover and beloved.

We continue our sermon series, “Falling in Love Again.” And I’m excited to keep learning and seeing more of how God loves us, and how we can love Him. On Ash Wednesday, we heard that there was “A Falling Out” between man and God. If there hadn’t been a falling ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Anglican

Triumph Over Trials Sermon V: Suffering By God's Servant For Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are looking for someone who will give them hope, mature Christians look to the Lord God whose love and mercy are well known and whose redemption from their sufferings they can count on.

SUFFERING BY GOD’S SERVANT FOR OUR REDEMPTION - PROPHESIED AND EXPLAINED In the classic, “Alice in Wonderland”, the king says to the rabbit, “Begin at the beginning, and go on until you come to the end, then stop.” In our quest for answers to questions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-12

Prayer And Sincere Daily Living

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The truth is that there is no way you can pray correctly when you are not living aright

“He that turneth away His ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination” (Proverb 28:9) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto His cries” (Psalms 34:15) “For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Anglican

Building Walls Into Temples Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

August 1, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 2:11-22 Building Walls into Temples Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran