SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Captivity Captive:

showing 11,176-11,190 of 18,017
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Suffering King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "The Suffering King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Frey avatar

    How God Calms His Children

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,420 views

    We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

    “Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,431 views

    It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,011 views

    Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

    The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

    The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Feeding Frenzy

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    A sermon on how to get the most out of going to church.

    Feeding Frenzy How To Get The Most Out Of Going To Church 7/28/04 I. Introduction A local newspaper had a Sunday morning religion section that contained, among other things, letters to the editor about various religious issues. Most weeks these letters were pretty innocuous, but one Sunday ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Place Of Beginning

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

    A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Worship By The Book Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

    Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Declaring Christ's Power

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    The power of God’s word

    DECLARING CHRIST’S POWER 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The old farmer decided it was finally time to bring his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Curious Questions Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    2nd of 5 on Life after Life. This messages looks at the issue of marriage in heaven. It also deals with the purposes of marriage and sex.

    There Are Many Curious Questions About Heaven Curious Questions The Sting In 1973 a movie came out called “The Sting.” Maybe you have seen it. It’s really quite enjoyable because we get to watch a grafter in action as he “con’s” his mark out of half a million dollars – and getting away with it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • supreme joyner avatar

    Is You Life In The Real Cross

    Contributed by Supreme Joyner on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    IS YOUR LIFE THE CROSS OR YOUR MIND ON SOMETHING ELSE

    IS YOUR LIFE IN THE CROSS 1 Corinthians 1:18-1:18 Written By: Supreme Joyner • Is Your Life In The Cross 1 Cor 1:18 I look back on a year gone by and I look forward to the days ahead and then ....I look again.... at the cross. I am convinced the two most important questions I can ask people ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Affluenza Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book The Celebration of Discipline pages 89-93. This is nothing new but it gives some illustrations.

    Sermon for 3/6/2005 4 Things for the Simple Life Introduction: Last week I had influenza. However, there is a virus that has affected most of us and we don’t even know it. The name of this virus is affluenza not influenza. This powerful virus affects our wallets, our friendships, our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

    Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    What Once Was – Now Is Not Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    Sermon 6 of 17 on 1 Corinthans. We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one anoth

    What Once Was – Now Is Not We were once captured by our own sin. We were once out of control, filled with rage and lost in our own sin. But now we are his and so are the others in the community of the Shining. That demands that we treat one another differently and better. How we are towards ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    When Life Isn't Perfect

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

    WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed