Sermons on Captains Of Tens:

The Pattern Of God's Will

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007

Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Free

Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2008

The Centurion had purchased his freedom at a great price, but Paul was born free. Our freedom has been purchased at great price by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Born Free Wednesday, July 2, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Acts 22:25-28, "And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church-Building Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2015

Worship certainly ascends to the Father but it also goes out to one another.

1. Have a Blessed Day -- A Walmart Greeter in Georgia was censored by his employer when ONE customer complained about his greeting of, "Have a blessed day." Customers overwhelmingly came to his defense and Walmart backed down. a. I realize Wal-Mart is not church but this Greeter was practicing a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My "Other" Life

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Useful & Fruitful Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2011

Even in the place of your affliction, trust the Lord to use you for His glory; trust Him to make you forget your pain; and trust Him to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Set Thy House In Order

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 13, 2016

To establish that each of us must not only set our house in order, but keep it in good standings; seeing none of us known the time nor season the Lord may require an accounting of us and our work.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hezekiah’s Prognosis 2. Hezekiah’s Prayer 3. Hezekiah’s Promise Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme, "Set your house in order." It would seem from the text that none of us are exempt from the call of death. Common sense ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, Isaiah 38:4-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Jesus delays out of mercy, calling His church to repent, unite, and trust His righteousness as we stand at eternity’s border.

INTRODUCTION — A SIGNAL FROM FAR AWAY Forty-five years ago, NASA launched a space probe the size of a small table—Pioneer 10. Its mission was modest: fly past Jupiter, take a few photographs, and send them home. At the time, nothing built by human hands had ever gone beyond Mars. The plan sounded ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Corinthians 10:14, Revelation 14:12, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Good Is Your Guide?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 15, 2001

With an abundance of "guides" to offer us their assistance in every imaginable area of life we need to know what guides are reliable and which are not. We must always weigh the validity of the advice we receive with God’s counsel found in His Word.

How Good Is Your Guide? Judges 2:6-15 My family and I returned this past week from spending two of the most awesome weeks of our lives in the mountains of Colorado. Instead of roasting throughout the day in the Oklahoma heat we wore long sleeved t-shirts. Instead of looking for miles over flat ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priorities

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Isaac son of Abraham went up to Beersheeba and there he demonstrated godly priorities.

Title: Priorities Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “Yet I’m really surprised that another relative, or friend, didn’t jump ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Promise You Can Stand On

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 3, 2002

God promised that if we learn to endure our sufferings, we will end up at hope and we won’t be disappointed.

A Promise You Can Stand On Have you ever read the Peanut’s cartoon where Charlie Brown is telling his problems to Schroeder? To comfort Charlie Brown Schroeder says, "Don’t be discouraged, Charlie Brown. These early defeats help to build character for later on in life." Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Do You Place Your Trust?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001

Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay Balanced In An Unbalanced World

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Word about the Word

“How to Stay Balanced In an Unbalanced World” Part 7 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 9, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:49-56 Introduction We all know we live in a fast-paced, hectic world. Sometimes this thing called life seems like a jigsaw ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Are Heard Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2006

This sermons examines some ingredients that will win a hearing for God’s people and God’s message.

When God’s People Are Heard On April 19, 1775 a group of American militia fired the first shots that ignited the American Revolution. These courageous American patriots were determined to be heard by the British government and to remain free as a nation. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote a song/poem about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007

This sermon takes a close look at Simon Magus,the converted sorcerer whose heart was not quite right. It is designed to help Christian deal with old habits and attitudes that sometimes emerge during the Christian walk.

Subject: Heart Trouble In The Church Text: Acts 8:9-24 Introduction: Up to this point, the early church had experienced its empowerment, which brought signs, wonders and miracles, and rapid growth. In chapter seven, it suffered its first martyr, Stephen. Saul kept the coats of those who stoned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Your Go-To Guy? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Aug 1, 2007

This sermon talks about Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Prayer. It approaches the subject of prayer and how we often neglect to go to our *best* go-to guy, God.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who grants us good gifts. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ When was the last time you had to ask someone for help? Who was it that you asked? Did they say “yes”? Did they turn you away? I had to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran