Sermons on Walled Cities:

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

We Must Break Down The Walls

Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001

If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

(This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Enemy & Walking Through Walls

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

Some people try to ignore the devil, hoping that if they refuse to acknowledge him he won’t acknowledge them. Hoping that if they ignore him he’ll just go away. That doesn’t help! That doesn’t work because that is a plan hatched by an imperfect being that

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* Knowing the Enemy & Walking Through Walls 1 Peter 5:8 ******************************************************* I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Resurrection Outside The Church Walls

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Easter message designed to help the church take the Good News of the resurrection to others.

Taking the Resurrection Outside the Church Walls. Various Scriptures April 16, 2006 Introduction Well, what do you know? It’s Easter. A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 3: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2007

In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Walls Come Tumblin' Down

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Mar 13, 2009

Jesus anger wasn’t about selling things; it was about the evil vendors preying upon the innocent. When barriers go up relationship is broken.

John 2:13-22 When the Tables Come Tumbling Down I would hazard a guess that when most of us think of Jesus, we picture the soft spoken, peace loving, gentle as a lamb, Savior. Always smiling, always patient, always kind. There is no doubt that Christ had a side of Him ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Tabernacle Part 2 The Court And The Wall Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Part 2 The Tabernacle

THE COURT AND THE WALL (Ex. 27:9-15:9-15; 33:9-17) In the order of the building of the tabernacle it was from God to man. This corresponds to the order found in the Epistle to the Ephesians. In our study of the Tabernacle we shall go from man to God. This is the order of the Epistle to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:9-15, Exodus 33:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah "Rebuilding The Walls" Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah “Rebuilding the Wall” Chapter 2 I. Nehemiah began preparations. (Vs. 1-16) A. Nehemiah made an appeal to the King B. Nehemiah surveyed the problem II. Nehemiah communicated the why. (v. 17) A. To relieve the distress of the nation B. To remove the reproach of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah - Rebuilding The Wall Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Wall Chapter 5 I. The New Opposition – Internal Difficulties. (vs. 5-11) - Poverty - Famine - Heavy Taxation - Families disrupted - Heavy Interest on Loans - Internal Discord II. The Resolution (vs. 12-13) - Confession - Repentance - Commitment III. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

Following Nehemiah's example will lead to church revitalization

Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah 7-8 Introduction: Illustration “Visitation from God” I. Leadership needs to be faithful. (Vs. 1-2) - (1Co_4:2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.) - Jesus said the faithful servant will be blessed (Matthew 25:21; 24:46; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Off The Wall Or Out Of The Red Back ???

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him..

WORSHIIP John 4:23-24 (KJV) 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. But Contemporary ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Christ Breaks Down The Dividing Walls

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

So many people today live "without hope and without God" (Eph. 2:12), yet we build up walls that divide us from sharing the gospel with them. Christ tears down these walls and builds up the true church in its place.

[I started the sermon at the altar rail that goes across the entire width of the front of the sanctuary.] Imagine, for a moment, that when you walked into church this morning that you received a big surprise. Imagine that in the past week, a wall had been erected, right about where the altar rail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

Gambling - Wall Street Vs. Lotto

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 2, 2011

Does the Bible say "Thou shalt not gamble"? No. What then does the Bible have to say about gambling?

Gambling – Wall Street vs. Lotto 2 Thessalonians 3:10 By: JB Hall There are 3 basic differences between the stock market and gambling (the Lotto). Namely: 1. The difference between “investment and scheme” 2. The difference between trusting “God” and trusting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist