Sermons on hostages: showing 1-15 of 944

The Hostage Negotiator

Contributed by Patrick Schatzline on Feb 4, 2007

This sermon is designed to show that Christians can walk in freedom form the enemy. Jesus came and died as our ransom. The enemy lost the battle at the cross.

A. You are Royalty – Rom. 8:17. We’re co-heirs B. There is an attack going on (news bulletin) There is no such thing as a soldier that doesn’t have scars! Terrorists are lose! C. Islamic Fundamentalists: (sorrow) You can’t have a hostage without a ransom D. Somebody has to pay ransom! *He that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Releasing The Hostage Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 9, 2006

Lessons from the Amish Shootings

- In US since 99’ 48 Killed in 51 school shootings + Wed 9/27/06 Emily Keyes (16) Englewood, Colo. was killed when a 53-year-old drifter took six girls hostage (had sexually assaulted at least some of them) before turning the gun on himself as SWAT officers attacked.. Emily’s last words,(less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Things That Are Past

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 2, 2001

Some are held hostage by past failures or present disappointments. This message offers positive hope for freedom.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND Phil. 3:13 Introduction: I’ve tried very hard for the past week to find a suitable text for this service. Because we are here to talk about the beginning of a New Year, I wanted to say something that is meaningful, something that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive And Give Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

During the war in Kosovo in 1999, three Americans were captured and held hostage for more than a month. After intense negotiations, a breakthrough occurred and the prisoners were allowed to go free.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Receive and Give Forgiveness Ephesians 1:7-1:18 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Let the Holy Spirit Help You Give and Receive Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7-18) Illustration: Forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. . --Ephesians 4:32 During the war in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Sabbath

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2014

Work and overscheduling is something that can absolutely take every thought captive and every moment hostage... when that happens, we have a problem that needs a solution. Rest is God's solution for us.

SEVEN: LEARN TO SABBATH EXODUS 20:8-11 VIDEO: TOP 10 COUNTDOWN ILLUSTRATION…newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2011/07/united-states-of-workaholics-10-telling.html The United States of Workaholics: 10 Telling Stats You Should Know #1 Thirty-four percent of American adults don't take their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Swat Team

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2013

In the spiritual realm, there are criminals, terrorists, and hostage-takers. These are forces seeking to dampen revival, cause moral breakdown, and to spread evil. To combat these, God raises up SWAT Teams. You need to join one of them!

GOD’S SWAT TEAM LK. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO GOD SENT 1. A woman ran to the pharmacy to get her sick daughter some medication. When she got back to her car, she found she’d locked her keys in the car. 2. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and tried to use it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Search Party

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

God chooses to work through people, weak and sinful as we may be, to be the finders of the lost, the bearers of his message, the search party to find and redeem the lost ones, the captives, the hostages. We’re it, folks.

Samuel Goldwyn, the famous movie mogul who was half of Metro Goldwyn Meyer, was once criticized for not being more socially conscious in his movies, that he produced entertainment without any redeeming social importance. He replied, “If you want to send a message, use Western Union.” And he had a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

Naaman lived because he reluctantly listened to people who were “beneath” him. He left Syria because of a captured slave who kindly told him where to find healing. He wanted to speak to Israel's king, but it was a prophet’s assistant who told him where to go for healing.

As fall is here, our church family is examining the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. Our God always leaves His light for us even in the most troubling of times. Elisha’s life is the story of God’s bright light in the darkest of skies. I invite you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-7, 2 Kings 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rollercoaster- Introduction Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

In the coming weeks, we want to take a closer look at emotions like grief, anger, depression, fear and anxiety--and learn how the Bible says we can be delivered from be held hostage to these emotions and moving into an emotionally healthy life.

Introduction This morning we begin a series entitled: “Rollercoaster.” In the coming weeks, we want to take a closer look at emotions like grief, anger, depression, fear and anxiety--and learn how the Bible says we can be delivered from be held hostage to these emotions and moving into an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty: Is He Really In Control?

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jul 3, 2021

What does it mean when we say “God is in control?” 
Are we aware of the implications, or is it just a platitude? 
And when it comes to the most important question of salvation, do we think God truly is sovereign, or is He held hostage by our choices?

Romans 8:28–39 (ESV) 28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Ransomed By The Blood Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

We were ransomed – that means a price was paid for us. It means we WERE held hostage. Held by the futile ways of our sinful lives. Sin had a grip on us, it took us away from the paradise God originally intended for us

Ransomed by the Blood Father’s Day 2023 A study through Peter June 18th 2023 It’s Father’s Day. For many, it’s a day to celebrate Dad. Whether it’s young kids making him breakfast, or older children taking him out for lunch, dinner, dessert, barbecue, burger-joint, or wherever he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Stay Here

Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011

Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: *other

The War In Israel Our Duty And Responsibility

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 15, 2023

We should pray for the peace of Israel as Psalms 122:-6-7 says We should pray that the hostages are safe and returned to their families without harm. Pray that both the Palestinians and the Jews can stop fighting and try to live in harmony. Pray that the fighting stops.

The War in Israel Our Duty and Responsibility By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Bible says, Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge”. No doubt last Sunday Morning and for sure this Sunday churches all over will be saying “Let’s pray for Israel”, because on last ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:16, Joshua 21:41-45

Denomination: Apostolic

Let My People Go

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

One of our missions as Christians is to drill holes in the darkness so that the Gospel light can shin into the lives of others.

Quotes: “Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” ― Bob Marley “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.” -Ronald Reagan “It is difficult to free fools from the chains they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal