Sermons on Taken Captive:

"An Invitation To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2017

A sermon about living in the Kingdom of God.

“An Invitation to Love” Mark 10:17-27 A few summers ago, David Timothy bought an old van with 265,000 miles on it, with the help of his wife and a friend. They named it the SoupMobile and started taking food to the homeless of Dallas, Texas. Timothy had wanted to open a soup kitchen for a long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anointed Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2016

What God can do if we will only let him work in us.

The anointed of God In the Holy Scripture two types of anointing. Oil and Spiritual 1st Samuel 16: 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom, Healing, And Proclamation: The Transformative Power Of The Gospel Luke 4:18-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 19, 2024

An Expository Sermon on Luke 4:18-19 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of Jesus’ mission and ministry.

Freedom, Healing, and Proclamation: The Transformative Power of the Gospel Luke 4:18-19 Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that speaks to the very heart of Jesus’ mission and ministry. Our scripture reading comes from Luke 4:18-19, where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:5, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction Lesson 05 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 6, 2024

Arrange your life to be worthy to the Lord.

A. INTRODUCTION, v. 1 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called” (Ephesians 4:1, NKJV). 1. PRISONER, (v. 1). Not seeking sympathy, but accepts circumstances. 2. WALK WORTHY. a. Arrange your life to be worthy to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon So Nice, It Got Preached Twice

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 5, 2025

Our Old Testament Lesson brings us Isaiah 61, a wonderful lesson which speaks of the Messiah coming to redeem God's People. Jesus made this the first recorded sermon He preached in Luke 4, telling the men of Nazareth that He is the Messiah Isaiah told about.

The Sermon So Nice It Got Preached Twice Good Morning!! We have a very special lesson from Isaiah this morning that I would like to dig into for my first sermon of the year. It’s good to use it as a first sermon, because it’s the text for the first “recorded” sermon Jesus gave. We can begin with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Bad Girls Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2010

A study of chapte 23 verses 24 through 49

Ezekiel 23: 24 – 49 Bad Girls Part 2 “24 They will come against you with weapons, chariots and wagons and with a throng of people; they will take up positions against you on every side with large and small shields and with helmets. I will turn you over to them for punishment, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 23:24-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Unbelievable Pleasure Of Loving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

The one you are looking for - is Jesus!

The Unbelievable Pleasure of Loving Jesus! One of the greatest tragedies must be to live a life so empty that it really was not worth living.  How terribly sad it must be to realize as you are lying on your deathbed, that you never really lived. You may have done a lot of things and been to many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Catholic

Promises

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 22, 2010

This sermon is about making and keeping promises.

Luke 4: 14 – 21 Promises Intro: When Jack’s son, Jesse turned 13 he began as most boys do, bugging his dad about getting him a car when he turned 16. Jack grew weary of the nagging and finally gave in. He promised Jesse that on his 16th birthday he would give him a car. Jesse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Soil Am I On? Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Sep 10, 2024

God is the farmer

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

SOMETIMES WE HAVE A STRONGHOLD IN OUR LIVES THAT MUST BE PULLED DOWN

Pulling Down Strong Holds ( 2 Corinthians 10:3-6) Illus: Iron Cage There was a cavern, inside of it was an iron cage hanging from the ceiling with a man inside. Let’s listen in as the man moans WHY did I allow this to happen to Me, I ‘m held captive in this Strong Hold, and I can’t Escape? “I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Glory Of The Coming King - Part 2

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

John saw what Isaiah yearned for when he cried, "Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down"

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems; and He has a name written on Him which no one knows except Himself. 13 He is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Remedy Part 3: The Remedy For Helplessness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 26, 2009

Part 3 in a series through the book of Romans, this sermon provides a practical overview of what to do with God’s message in your life, as seen in the difficult chapters of Romans 6 through 8.

REMEDY The Remedy for Helplessness I see the right, and I approve it, too; condemn the wrong, and yet the wrong pursue.” -Roman poet Ovid, 8 A.D.  Key Scripture: Romans 6-8 Icebreaker: So, now what? You ever asked that question? Like after Christmas when you were a kid and all the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fiery Furnance - An Example Of The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2011

A comparison of Daniel 3 to future events in Revelation

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Future Stuff – The fiery furnace – a picture of saints during the Great Tribulation. The title says it all. We are going to take a look at the book of Daniel and see if chapter 3 is a type of what happens in the book of Revelation. In a way I would say that it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called To Holiness! Know What You Are In Christ! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2014

We must make the willful decision/choice as believers to know what we are as a Christian... We are set aside by God for God to live our lives as a testament TO Him... Walk Worthy!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Called to Holiness! Know What You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Desperation: Precursor To Breakthrough

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Desperation is often the harbinger to breakthrough. Although this message was preached prior to the presidential election, the principles taught still apply nationally and individually. How does God use desperation to ultimately bless us?

Isaiah 30:18 10/9/16 Intro A. I have experienced a heightened awareness of God’s love for Israel this week. As you know this is the time of year when Israel is approaching the Feast of Tabernacles. We are currently in the midst of Ten Days of Awe which began last Sunday with the Feast of Trumpets ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Exodus 3:7-10, Matthew 23:37-39, Matthew 24:1-31, Jonah 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic