Sermons on Taken Captive:

Human Smoothies In God's Blender Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Blenders are designed to take independent foods and integrate them to create something new, bigger and better than any one item could be on its own. What a housewife does in a kitchen when she mixes the batter for a cake, God does with the Universe.

Blenders are designed to take independent foods and integrate them to create something new, bigger and better than any one item could be on its own. What a housewife does in a kitchen when she mixes the batter for a cake, God does with the Universe. (BRING A BLENDER, show an tell...) God is the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Eulogy Sharon Voik

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 8, 2015

This is the eulogy of a Christian who found the Lord after a rough battle with addictions.

Eulogy Sharon Voik by Rick Gillespie- Mobley 2 Timothy 4:6-4:9 Sharon Volk Sharon came to our church with a twinkle in her eye and a smile upon her face. There is a song that tells the story behind the smile everyone could see on Sharon’s face. The words were, “What a day that will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosea Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

Hosea 9:10-17

Hosea 9:10-17 [NLT] June 19, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In Translation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2012

This sermon from Daniel chapter 5 deals with the story of King Belshazzar and the handwriting on the wall.

DANIEL ch. 5, Lost in Translation CHCC: October 14, 2012 Belshazzar by Johnny Cash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pAvKBwCTTU INTRODUCTION: Today we’re looking at one of the most interesting stories in the Old Testament. We have a Ruler of the greatest Kingdom of that day holding a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Month To Live - Pt. 4 - After Me? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

Pt. 4 - After Me? I. Introduction Every father wants their child’s first word to be dad. Mom’s want it to be mom. And we never forget the first time we hear them say it. There is another word that children seem to learn at almost the same speed of “dada” or “mama” and that word is “MINE”! Every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7, Isaiah 38:1-6, Isaiah 39:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famine - Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Full lives. Full social calendars. Full houses. But if we are honest, most of us are also full of famine! Why?

Famine Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch I. Introduction Two weeks ago I stood in this pulpit and challenged you to examine your own level of passion, pursuit and hunger for God. I told you that I believe we as a movement - Christianity - we are in the midst of a famine. However, I want to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers Of Desperation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Miracle Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 18, 2018

There are no accidents with God, only divine interventions of miraculous proportions, all designed with you in mind!

This week by my calculations marks the 397th time Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving. I know many of you will be celebrating with your families. I hope with all the commercialism you never forget why we celebrate. The ability to have a personal relationship with the creator of the universe , ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 29, 2018

Why we Christians call Good Friday, Good.

Good Friday March 30th 2018 South Dunedin Baptist Church There is human blood, plenty of it, and a body at the centre of our Christian faith. That's not good! Is it? Many years ago, a friend asked: “Why do you call it Good Friday?” “Well, actually, I do not know,” so I said I would find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

I Demand This Thorn Removed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016

THIS THORN HAS A PURPOSE. The real revelation of suffering. God has a plan and a purpose. Suffering can reveal the heart OF MAN, not just the heart of God. Suffering can be a door to Presence of God. Suffering can be fertilizer for love.

I DEMAND YOU REMOVE THIS THORN NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THORNS HAVE A PURPOSE, FEW EVER LEARN OR UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF THE THORN... 2 Corinthians 12:5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. 6 For though I would desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016

Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5-6, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Jesus What You Expected?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

Jesus' sermon in his hometown synagogue might not have gone as you would expect. But Jesus shows us that his Word is sometimes welcomed, other times rejected, but ALWAYS powerful.

Expectations. “Do you really think that we’re going to get all that snow that they say we’re supposed to get?” “Have you heard about the frigid temperatures that are predicted?” “Do you think that they’ll cancel school?” The expectations, the anticipation and the excitement was hard to escape. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Ask A Hard Thing! Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2019

Do we ever dream of more? We have been studying the DOUBLE PORTION! Elijah tells Elisha: You are asking a hard thing but stay faithful. Come with me, let us find the MORE OF GOD'S PLAN.

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God