Sermons on Taken Captive:

The Bumps

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.”

THE BUMPS Introduction: A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.” What do you do with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get It Right Sermon Ii: Get It Right And Win The Fight Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 30, 2020

Unity in Christ is needed as never before, so Christians must work together a the Body of Christ to be true to our calling in Christ Jesus so as to share God's love to many people in many ways.

Keep Getting It Right . . . and Win the Fight! Two hundred years ago, Francis Scott Key stood watch for American captives being held beneath the deck of a British ship off the shore of Maryland while British warships pounded a US ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Christianity And Other Religions: Many Roads Or Exclusive Path?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question.

A common objection to exclusive faith in Jesus Christ is "What about other religions?" How can Christians claim to have the exclusive truth when there are so many other religions? It's a very important question. But the Christian really need not see all religions aside from ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Radical Thought On Revenge"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 19, 2017

Jesus teaches us how to deal with revenge.

Matthew 5:38-48 A Radical thought on Revenge 1. This is How we look at revenge? We think its Love, but is it the Kind of love Jesus shows? • We desire to see the evil doer put down because he drew first blood Sylvester Salon • Who can forget Carrie (1976), based on the Stephen King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Choose This Day Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 13, 2016

We cannot be neutral. When God calls us, He demands strict and exclusive loyalty. We're to renounce all God-substitutes. We have a choice to make.

Knowing he is near the end of his life, Joshua assembles the elders to give one last charge to Israel. It is a solemn moment, and the climax of the book. Joshua's last words are rooted in history, and in the wondrous works of God the children of Israel witnessed themselves. Joshua reminds his ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

When Jesus Stood Alone

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 7, 2022

All in the same night, Jesus ate with His disciples and was betrayed by one of that number---Judas. All in the same night, Jesus was revered and abandoned by His own disciples, until at last, He stood alone.

WHEN JESUS STOOD ALONE Text: Luke 22:14-23, 33-34 In his book, You Are Never Alone, Charles Allen makes the point that the pain of rejection is the greatest pain to bear. He said that people can handle the pain of sorrow, frustration and even failure. But, to be left alone is hard to bear. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Freed From Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

How Satan gained the power of death. What is death theologically? It’s separation. A separation from life on the earth, separation from relatives, friends, and all. Above all a separation from the living God forever.

Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 Theme: Free from fear of Death Introduction: By the grace of God, we had meditations on the freedom concept. Freedom from sin, freedom from slavery, stress, and now we have come to freedom from fear of death. The word death is familiar to all faiths and religions. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Anoints You For Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

When God anoints a man, He empowers him beyond local influence; He makes him a voice and an instrument to affect nations for His glory.

THE GOD WHO ANOINTS YOU FOR NATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-6 Key Verse: “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...” — Isaiah 61:1 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Gives Double For Trouble Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

No matter what you have gone through, your story is not over. The same God who restored Job, promoted Joseph, and remembered Hannah is still the same today. Your affliction is not the end — it is the setup for a double portion.

THE GOD WHO GIVES DOUBLE FOR TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Supporting Texts: Job 42:10, Zechariah 9:12, Joel 2:25-26, Psalm 126:5-6, Romans 8:18 INTRODUCTION: Life sometimes brings pain, shame, and loss, but God is never unaware of what His children go through. When we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Spend 2026, Living In God’s Presence, Equipped And Ready.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 2, 2026

God wants us to be present with us as much as he is with us, so much so that the Holy Spirit helps us through life. Jesus asked and the Father sent us The Helper.

Psalm 144:1 Living in God’s presence we are equipped and ready. For 2026 This Psalm of David starts with the verse: 1 Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. It then is followed by: 2 He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-6, Psalm 51:11, 1 Samuel 2:30, Matthew 28:16-20, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:26, John 16:7, 1 Samuel 30:1, 1 Samuel 19:18-24, 1 Samuel 23:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On Fire & Family Traditions

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 16, 2024

Tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Gustav Mahler, a Bohemia-born composer once remarked: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” Mark 7:8-9 reminds us: “You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 104:4, Luke 12:49

Easter 2025

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Apr 21, 2025

Once again here we are gathered on this glorious Easter morning to celebrate. But this is not just a meal of remembrance and celebration of a one-time event as is the Passover of old.

This morning. We come together to celebrate Easter. We believe in and celebrate the empty tomb – the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. However, His resurrection, this most wonderous of all miracles, and all these worship services would mean nothing for us without the reason of the resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore and understand the power, joy, and hope that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that despite our challenging circumstances, we can face tomorrow because our Savior is alive.

Good Morning! I'm thrilled to welcome you all as we jump into the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28, verses 1 through 10. Today, we're going to explore The Power of the Risen Christ, The Joy of the Risen Christ, and The Hope of the Risen Christ. Billy Graham once said, "The resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Topics: Passion

When The Land Enjoyed Her Sabbath

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 23, 2023

"The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath." In other words, the Sabbath was designed to serve and benefit man, not the other way around. God gifted man with a sabbath and He did not intend for the sabbath to be greater than man but that man would accept His gift with joy.

2 Chronicles 36:11-21(NKJV) "When the land enjoyed her Sabbath” July 23, 2023 I. A Failure 16 “…the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.” In chapter 7 God had given them a remedy! “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 28:17-31

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2024

These last verses of Acts describe Paul's ministry to the Jews of Rome and their reaction. Luke gives a summary of what he did for two years. May we always be faithful even as Paul was!

The Dialogues: Paul’s Messages to the People His Meeting with the Chief of the Jews Text, Acts 28:17-31, KJV: 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist