Sermons on Captive:

Wicked And Terrible

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 15: 1 – 21

Jeremiah 15: 1 – 21 The wicked and terrible 1 Then the LORD said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people. Cast them out of My sight and let them go forth. 2 And it shall be, if they say to you, ‘Where should we go?’ then you shall tell ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom Is Never Free Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 10, 2018

Galatians 3:23-4:3 shows how “Freedom is Never Free” with the sacrifice of Christ achieving liberation from sin and death, as seen through humanity’s :1) Collective Bondage (Galatians 3:23-24), 2) Individual Freedom Galatians 3:25-27), 3) Collective Freedom (Galatians 3:28-4:3)

During the Second World War, Nazi forces occupied Czechoslovakia, Austria Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the Channel Islands, the Soviet Union, and Italy, (https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/11-countries-invaded-nazi-germany-invaded.html). In this occupation, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Galatians 4:1-3

Denomination: Other

Each Of Us Has A Grace-- A Ministry (Ephesians 4:7-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

We are one body, but we are not all the same. Jesus has set it up so that each of us builds up the church in our own unique way.

Today we have the privilege of working through some of the most complicated verses in the entire book of Ephesians. Before we dive in though, we should remind ourselves of last time's verses. Are we feeling a little rusty, when it comes to Ephesians? Paul, up to this point in the letter, has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-15

2 Chronicles Part 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2024

NASB, footnotes from Biblegateway.com., some notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Jehoiada Sets Joash (GOOD) on the Throne of Judah 23 Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Your Mind The First Line Of Defence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

The first line of defense against satan is our mind - if we lose the battle there we have lost the war. In this message we will see how to turn our mind into a divine weapon.

Your Mind, The First Line Of Defense Divine Weapon Number One Last week – we kicked off, what is going to be the theme for much of my teaching in 2002 – in a message called This Means War…Listen we have an enemy, a powerful enemy. Scriptures says; “Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ezra An Introduction To The Book

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Introducting the book of Ezra

BOOK OF EZRA I. The Author of the Book. EZRA (Aramaic or Chaldee, ‏עֶזְרָא‎, ʿezrāʾ, "help"; a hypocoristicon, or shortened form of Azariah, "Yahweh has helped." The Hebrew spells the name ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Mind Edition

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 12, 2010

In the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, they take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty Pennington holding the bul

EXTREME MAKEOVER: MIND EDITION INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen the show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? They take a needy family and transform their less-than-desirable home into something magnificent. Today I want to talk about not a home makeover but a mind makeover. But, instead of Ty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Beast, The Mark, And The Number" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2010

Commentary on Chapter 13

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 13 January 31, 2010 Revelation 13 1And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. 2The beast I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Change Your Ways

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 9: 1 – 15

Ezra 9: 1 – 15 You’ve got to change your evil ways baby 9 When these things were done, the leaders came to me, saying, “The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, with respect to the abominations of the Canaanites, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022

The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:1-44, Zechariah 13:1-9, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 1:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When Jesus Came

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005

Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Lord Shine Your Light On Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 28, 2004

The light of the Lord coming to earth was prophecied hundreds of years beforehand. We can know this light in our individual lives by receiving Jesus into our lives. He is the Light of the World.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 2, 2005 “Lord, Shine Your Light on Me” Isaiah 60:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture speaks of a prophecy that has been unfolding throughout history and which is still unfolding. To the people of Isaiah’s day, the prophecy seemed a long time in coming, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Thanksgiving That Doesn't Count

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Real thanksgiving is done with the right attitude. The prayer of the Pharisee was arrogant and despising toward the Publican, therefore it did not count. This sermon was developed for a community Thanksgiving service.

The Thanksgiving that Doesn’t Count STEVE MILLER, November 23, 2004 Luke 18:9-14 (NKJV) Do you remember the television commercial for Citibank with the two ladies in the grocery store? The one puts her hand on the other’s tummy and asks when the baby is due? The woman looks at her like she’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Breaking The Family Curse

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003

A message designed to help break habitual problems in Christian’s lives

Have you ever noticed that when you go to a doctor for the first time they always want to know if there have been any problems of sickness in your family? The same for insurance companies they always ask, Is there any, Diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, suicide, depression ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5, Proverbs 26:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ