Sermons on Taken Captive:

"After The Order Of Melchizedek”

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it.

“After the Order of Melchizedek” A Deep Dive By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Melchizedek is a name that briefly appears in scripture in Genesis 14 before the Law of Moses and the Children of Israel, but it carries some of the deepest mysteries of the entire Bible with it. Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:4, Genesis 14:18-20, Matthew 21:41-46, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Isaiah 9:6, Jeremiah 23:6, Exodus 25:40, Hebrews 8:5, 1 John 2:1, Revelation 19:16, Matthew 27:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Post Election Prayer Guide

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 5, 2008

This is a Post Election Prayer Guide designed to be used for a Prayer Meeting or Bible Study

POST ELECTION PRAYER GUIDE (The first part of this is the teaching notes with suggested answers. The second part is the participant guide with fill-in-the-blanks) • The election is an anxious time • for a lot of people in our country • People are often very passionate • about their political ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

School For The Performing Arts Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 9 through 17

Ezekiel 4: 9 – 17 ‘School for the performing arts’ Part 2 9 “Also take for yourself wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them into one vessel, and make bread of them for yourself. During the number of days that you lie on your side, three hundred and ninety ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:9-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fear Not

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022

What are you afraid of?

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Everyone seems to like a good ghost story… GHOST STORIES: THE HAUNTED DVD One day in 2009, a movie studio executive was given a DVD of a new low-budget horror movie to see if he’d be interested in distributing it to theaters. He watched the video at home that night and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Isaiah 41:1-13, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel Chapter 9b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 19, 2008

Daniel gives us an example of how to pray.. We must always remember who we are praying to.

Daniel – Chapter 9b Chapter 9 Outline I. Historical 70 (9:1-19) a. The Scripture (9:1-2) 1. Time (9:1) 2. Text (9:2) b. The Supplication (9:3-19) 1. God’s Character (9:4-9) 2. God’s Command (9:10-14) 3. God’s Covenant (9:15-17) 4. God’s Compassion (9:18-19) II. Prophetical 70 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call To Prayer

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Go, Call Thy Husband, And Come Hither Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 27, 2010

. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It is so amazing in t

“Go, call thy husband, and come hither” John 4: 1-42 I. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare Not To Defile Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel dared not to defile himself with the appetite of the world.

How would you like to be Daniel? Approximately at the age of sixteen he was taken captive (vs.4) and sent off to live in Babylon, a place that was foreign to work of God and to be amongst a people that was anti-God in their living. The world we live in is tuned to the likes of Babylon … a place ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Care?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 26, 2007

If God is concerned about the well-being of the little sparrow, how much more is He concerned about the well-being of His children?

DOES GOD REALLY CARE? “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 A hymn that I often recall answers the question our sermon title ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Go Jump In A Lake!"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 24, 2004

Looking at the times we need to trust God with the unique ways He chooses to answer our prayers. This is also a look at those who were near Naaman and chose to help him and bless him.

“Go Jump in a Lake” II Kings 5:1-14 2KI 5:1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. 2 Now bands from Aram had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 13th Sermon--4 Characteristics of a Great Ministry: Converted Membership, Constant Ministry, and Continual Multiplication.

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 6 Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-47 v. 41 last time: • A Converted Membership Today: • Constant Ministry Notice what happened right after they got saved: v. 42 That rings my bell…because the test of a great church is not just how many decisions are there, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

327 – Seven Dips Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 21, 2005

Learn the lessons from the seven dips into the water.

Sermon # 327 – SEVEN DIPS 2 Kings 5:1-27 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Note: He had everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Church History A.d. 201 – A.d. 300 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 30, 2011

3rd century history of Christianity

Church History A.D. 201 – A.D. 300 I’m going to use a bit of artistic license today. So that it’s easier to get into the picture of what Christianity was like in the 3rd century A.D, I am going to attempt to go back in time using a time machine. I am only 22 years old so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Tools

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011

No One talks about the destroyer anymore, but he is fast at work. This sermon is to raise awarness of satan and his tatics, and how to defeat him.

Freedom Tools John 16:33Amp, Isaiah 59:19 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Sinker Or A Bobber?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

Consider are you a SINKER or a BOBBER? A sinker goes to the bottom? A bobber floats on the top? What are your attitudes doing daily?

THE WINDS OF CHANGE... CHOICE NOT CHANCE DETERMINES OUR COURSE OF ACTION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a fishing pole with a sinker and a bobber on it. INTRODUCTION: 1. Abraham Lincoln was talking to some young people, he asked them: HOW MANY LEGS WOULD A SHEEP HAVE IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God