Sermons on Captive:

A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 7, 2004

The bible is not a book on sex. However, it does contain many specific ideas concerning sex and how sex fits into the total plan of creation and the progress of the Kingdom of God.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ's Victory March Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2004

This message was intended to be used after our Easter Cantata as a bridge into the gospel.

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Christ’s Victory March Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRODUCTION: I vaguely remember a story once told by Dr. John Maxwell about a man who sold papers at a sports stadium. I am not even sure what sport was being played that day. I think it was baseball. Anyway, What was so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - A Hospital

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Ambition?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2007

We can stray away from Jesus if we have the wrong ambitions for our churches.

IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Amos - The Country Prophet (3:1-6:14) Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall direct our attention to the "sermons" in chapters 3-6 a. There are three sermons, each beginning with "Hear this word..." - 3:1; 4:1; 5:1 b. The focus of these sermons is Israel, the kingdom in the north b. Who proclaimed G

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (3:1-6:14) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous study we began our survey of the book of Amos a. A prophet of God, who was... 1) A country shepherd and gatherer of sycamore fruit - Am 7:14-15 2) Called to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

How to overcome being offended.

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Sentence Of Exile

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 22, 2011

Setting: Sermon given during Annual multi-church Mid-Week Lent service which is limited to 30 min for the entire service. Sermon seeks to connect Lent and the Messiah with Poverty and the issues of Poor in our Country and our communities.

(The Message) Isaiah 59:15 12-15Our wrongdoings pile up before you, God, our sins stand up and accuse us. Our wrongdoings stare us down; we know in detail what we’ve done: Mocking and denying God, not following our God, Spreading false rumors, inciting sedition, pregnant with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 26, 2011

We are conditioned to think that death is the final act of life. But God wants us to know that He is the one who gives life now and eternally.

Ezekiel 37. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord GOD, You know." 4 Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! Introduction We are all conditioned by life to believe that there is no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011

This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

God And Justice

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 23, 2011

Christians should show mercy to those unjustly oppressed.

GOD AND JUSTICE Texts: Amos 6, 8; Zephaniah 3 @ "Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice."__ H.L. Mencken, Prejudices We should act with justice in everything. Justice can be considered right behavior. Ethics involve or express moral approval or disapproval consistent with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Shall Set You Free

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 22, 2013

“Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you” Luke 8:39

Theme: Christ shall set you free Text: 1 Kings 19:1-7; Gal. 3:23-29; Lk. 8:26-39 Jesus taught with such authority that it displeased the regular teachers in the Synagogues. Whereas they quoted from well-known rabbis to support their teachings, Jesus as God had no need to do so. He spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stand

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2009

An acrostic sermon on STAND based loosely on Ephesians 6:10-14 (Acrostic and other ideas came from Kathy Collard Miller in an article in Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

Sermon for 10/4/2009 Ephesians 6:10-14 STAND Introduction: Play Susan Ashton’s Song “Stand” WBTU: Read Ephesians 6:10-14 The word Stand is used 4 times. Thesis: May we stand firm with this strategy best described from an acrostic of the word STAND For instances: S= See Satan’s schemes A. (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Servant In Christ -B.a.s.i.c. Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2009

A series on the basics of being a believer. Looking into and reaffirming our faith.

B.A.S.I.C. Becoming A Servant In Christ Introduction- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 I want to be up front and honest about what I am seeing with believers that I have been in contact with lately. After talking to a women that wanted me to marry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Nazarene