October 25, 2026
Removing The Barriers
Make Way vision initiative
Make Way in us
Make Way through us
Beavercreek Campus
A permanent home will help our growing church family expand ministry and reach more people in the community.
Gathering spaces
Creating welcoming spaces where people build relationships and become more open to spiritual conversations.
Our goal is 100% participation.
“God, make way in …”
The story of the Bible is about God making His way toward people.
We will make way when …
We realize our deepest human need is the presence of God
We give our whole hearts to God
When we make way, we prepare today for what God alone sees tomorrow.
Preparation usually comes before provision.
Isaiah 40:3-5
How do we prepare?
1. Remove unnecessary barriers. – Isaiah 40:3
Misconceptions, wounds, fear, and shame can make it difficult to approach God.
A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” – Isaiah 40:3
Removing barriers – Luke 3:1-17
Welcome people without judgment
Speak Truth with love
Demonstrate God’s love
Practice justice and generosity
Point people to Jesus
We can’t save people, but we can remove distractions that keep them from seeing God’s goodness.
How do we prepare?
2. Prepare your own heart first. – Isaiah 40:4
Before we make way for others to experience God, we must make room for Him ourselves through repentance, humility, prayer, and obedience.
“Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.” – Isaiah 40:4
Prepare
Fill “valleys” of discouragement with God’s Truth.
Lower the “mountains” of pride.
Repent to smooth the “uneven ground.”
Clear the “rough places” with discipline.
When God’s presence is evident in our lives, others are more likely to be drawn to Him.
How do we prepare?
3. Point people to God’s greatness through His presence.
God’s presence …
Comforts the weary and restores hope – Isaiah 40:1-2
Makes a way where it seems impossible – Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:12-26
Is as certain as His unchanging Word – Isaiah 40:6-8
Is both powerful and personal – Isaiah 40:9-11
Is with us even when there is silence – Isaiah 40:27
Renews our strength – Isaiah 40:28-31
The clearer we see God, the more readily we will make way for His presence in our lives.
“…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
What barriers must we remove to make way for God to work in us and through us?
