Sermons on Taken Captive:

The Bread Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 6, 2021

When we take the bread, we are partaking of Jesus Christ. We are saying, “Yes, I believe you are the Bread of Life.” Jesus, Himself, is the nourishment that gives us eternal life.

The Bread of Christ I am the bread of life. - John 6:48 The first electric toaster appeared in 1909. It toasted one side at a time and required you to pull the plug once it was done. The first automatic electric toaster was designed in 1919 by Charles Strite, a man sick and tired of burned toast. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Got Issues Pt. 1 Mental Strong Holds Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We are dealing with a lot of mind games in the church. You don't have to play those games with the devil. It's time to ban him from the playground.

Intro: This morning I want to talk to about some issues we are dealing with. This sermon will address the mental strong holds we face and tonight I will talk about the physical limitations we may face I. Her issue. Here we have a woman that is suffering from an infirmity for 12 years. This issue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

I've Been Changed Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024

Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord And My God!

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

How many times have you tried to give another person advice and they didn’t listen? They went ahead and did the exact opposite of what you suggested they do. Even though you warned them.

“My Lord and My God!” John 20:19-31 1 Peter 1:3-9 Intro: Hello Easter people. How many times have you tried to give another person advice and they didn’t listen? They went ahead and did the exact opposite of what you suggested they do. Even though you warned them. Even though you told them. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Response To Sin

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

What is a Christian's response to sin? How is it overcome? How are we forgiven?

Responding to our own sin. 1 John 1:5-2:6 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From God For God

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2025

A stewardship sermon

“From God and For God” Matthew 6:24-34 A robin said to a sparrow, “I really don’t know why it is these human beings rush about and worry so much.” The sparrow to the robin, “I think it must be that they don’t have a loving God, like we do who cares for you and me.” I think sometimes we live as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 9, 2026

The second sermon in a series on the Book of Daniel

Daniel: Holy Living in an Unholy World (2) Text: Daniel 1:5-21 So last week we got sort of a short introduction to the Book of Daniel, and if you remember we talked about how Daniel was taken from his home, and how… for all intents and purposes… the Babylonians tried to make him and his friends ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experiencing Satisfaction In Worship Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 5, 2002

When we look for satisfaction in life, we expereince satisfaction from worship.

EXPERIENCING SATISFACTION IN WORSHIP John 4:1-26 After church with his father one Sunday morning, before getting into bed that evening a little boy kneeled at his bedside and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today, but I wish you had been there." That boy experienced ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian's Response To Tragedy

Contributed by Jeffrey Davoll on Sep 22, 2001

Christians respond Confidently, Expectantly, and Prayerfully

 Today, in the midst of tragedy, the world is looking to those who have been called by God to be salt and light to the world. (Mat 5:14-16) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

This sermon looks at Daniel as a model for living in the world but not compromising to the world.

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7 Romans 5:1-8 (Message) As we enter the 21st Century in America we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. Many things about the future are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Arise My Love

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

The Greatest Story Ever Told

04/08/07 Arise My Love...Easter Message Mark 15:25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. Mark 15:26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mark 15:27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your King? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 27, 2007

God judges his people but in verse 14 promised redemption and the defeat of death/grave.

Hosea 13.1-16 Where is your king? When the Israelites came to cross the Jordan into the Promised Land two tribes, Gad and Reuben, asked if they could, as their inheritance, the land on the East of the Jordan. In response Moses said they could but that they had to cross the Jordan and fight with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Wants To Be First. Series

Contributed by James Webster on Apr 25, 2015

Abram had an Old Testament experience with an Old Testament symbol of Christ and he gave to Him first. God wants to be first.

MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message III The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” INTRODUCTION OF SERIES We are doing a series on Sunday mornings, titled, “LOOK TO THE STARS” The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

What Nebuchadnezzar’s Experience Teaches About Pride

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 8, 2013

Instead of praying, "Lord keep me humble," we'll really want to pray, "Lord make me humble."

(sermon theme from Mike Turner) Boanthropy. Do you know what that is? It’s a psychological disorder where a person believes that he is an animal. Could this be what causes our children to eat the way they do at the dinner table? No. Boanthropy is a bit more involved than that. If your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:19-37

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need Help

Contributed by Justin Owens on Mar 6, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C - God steps into History to assist those who cannot assist themselves

Fourth Sunday of Lent – We Need Help I. Introduction I was sitting down with a converted friend of mine who used to be Muslim He told me the story of what he believed was the greatest difference between the teachings of Muhammad and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. [PAUSE] He used the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene