Sermons on Captivity Captive:

A Framework For Ministry

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004

Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Dragon Slayer

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 29, 2007

Jesus has the authority, power and desire to help us overcome the problems that overwhelm us.

Dragon-slayer Mark 5:1-17 Have you noticed how popular entertainment has made some pretty fearsome, terrible beings into loveable characters? Real pirates like Black Bart Roberts and Blackbeard were kidnappers, thieves, rapists, and murderers. Not the stuff heroes are made of. [picture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Danger Of Lodging In The Wilderness

Contributed by Bob Brown on Jun 30, 2007

An eagle is not made to walk around on this earth like a chicken or a turkey.

2 Sam. 17 16 "Now therefore, send quickly and tell David, saying, ’Do not spend this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily cross over, lest the king and all the people who are with him be swallowed up.’" 22 So David and all the people who were with him arose and crossed over the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Five Factors Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we do in private.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Five Factors of Praise June 24, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Last week... 1 We’ll never praise God more intimately in public than we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 Sermon 1 What God Will Do For Us. Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 5, 2007

But what I want to talk about today is what God said He would do for us, If we do our part, BIG WORD FOR ONLY 2 LETTERS.

Dedication of the Temple. Part 2 sermon 1 What God will do for us! London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash all over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Payday For (Super) Mom

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon of encouragement for parents.

Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then one afternoon, with 3 kids in tow, I came out of a supermarket pushing a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:9

Denomination: United Methodist

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

By No Human Hand

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

God wants to use you as an instrument for delivering His people. Just like He used Moses. "Don’t think it impossible"

WHAT’S THAT IN YOUR HAND? EXODUS 4:1-2 Pastor Greg Mc Donald There is a story found in the book of Exodus that I want to share with you this morning that I think we should all be able to relate to...because in this story we find the mighty, miracle working power of God being realized by a very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-2

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Fasting

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Did you ever realize that it was food that caused the fall of man? Fasting therefore involves abstaining from food that caused our fall and the receiving of a sinful nature.

The Power of Fasting Ministered by Pastor Harold F. Weitsz – Sunday 14 January 2007 Gen 3:1-10 NKJV Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life On Hold Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Feb 5, 2006

Deployment represents lives on put hold. This sermon speaks to that issue in a soldier’s life

Life on hold Sermon By: CH (CPT) Keith Andrews 5 February 2006 All Scriptures listed NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. (The introduction is presented with hi-res screen shots from www.rottentomatoes.com) Tonight, I want to introduce to you, Viktor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

4th sermon on the life of Joseph as inspired by the writings of Chuck Swindoll

For the most part our study of Joseph to this point has been rather sobering. Granted he was the favored son, but disappointment, abandonment, mistreatment, false accusations and slavery has since plagued his life. Last week we watched as he interpreted the dream of the cup bearer and knew for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-42

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is Responsible For This

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006

From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist