Sermons on Taken Captive:

Look Where You Are Going! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on the importance of being aware of our spiritual surroundings and the direction we are heading

Look Where You’re Going The Path Series, Week 5 CCCAG October 31st, 2021 Scripture- Proverbs 4:25-27 (a lot more proverbs) Today is Week 5 of 6 of our journey through what the biblical book of Proverbs has to say about the path we are on in life. 29 times, the book of Proverbs mentions the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of The Parables Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 10, 2020

Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 12, 2018

This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe."

(This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe.") What We Believe "The Trinity" Through many of the social media sites there’s a lot being said about the nature and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 48:16, Matthew 28:19, 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022

The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:3-5, Deuteronomy 22:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being People Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010

Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Holiness

God Remembers Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2021

God remembers his promises despite our past and our sin.

God Remembers Jeffery Anselmi / General Reclaim- The Book of Ezra / Return from Exile; Promises of God / Ezra 1:1–11 God remembers his promises despite our past and our sin. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been in a difficult position that it seemed like you would never get out of? • To make matters ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Its Time To Build!" Haggai Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2008

The church faces the same issue that Haggai did in his time the believers have convinced themselves that it’s not the right time to work on the House of the Lord. The believers in Haggai’s day put off work on God’s House to focus on their own homes. Today

“It’s Time to Build” Haggai pt 1 Opening Thought - From Sermoncentral.com: Let me share a story with you about some church people… It’s about 4 people in the church whose names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody… The church had some financial responsibilities and Everybody was asked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil's Scheme Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 31, 2002

We will struggle but how will we handle it? We need God’s strength, taking a stand with Christ alone in His power, as we battle an unseen enemy.

Understanding Spiritual Struggle: The Devil’s Scheme Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV) A. VICTORY: Where is it? Just out in this past Thursday’s USATODAY website (May 30,2002) – “Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the war against terrorism following weeks of revelations about missed clues and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Mark 16:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020

After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Trumpet & The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exploration of the verses dealing with the Rapture and comparing these with the text on the seventh trumpet from the book of Revelation. Good overview of a "pre-wrath" view of end-time events.

SEALS 1ST SEAL-- WHITE HORSE (CONQUERING) 2ND SEAL-- RED HORSE (SWORD) 3RD SEAL-- BLACK HORSE (BALANCES) 4TH SEAL-- PALE HORSE (DEATH) 5TH SEAL-- SOULS SLAIN FOR WORD OF GOD 6TH SEAL-- EARTHQUAKE, SUN BECAME BLACK, MOON BECAME BLOOD, STARS FEEL TO EARTH 7TH SEAL-- SILENCE IN ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Garden Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

The principle of the tithe was established in the Garden of Eden

STEWARDSHIP SERIES # 1 “The Garden” Introduction A steward is one who is entrusted to be the keeper of another’s goods and interests. Since the steward is given a great deal of control over the interests of the owner, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob-When He Came Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 9, 2022

Jacob had met the LORD at Bethel when he fled from Esau, his brother. Now, some twenty years later, he's on his way back to Bethel but things are much different than before.

Foreword: Full disclosure, there is a message on this site, which I prepared, called “Back to Bethel” in a series about Bethel experiences. This message here is not a rehash of the previous message, but, as both messages are based on the same text, some overlap in probably unavoidable but is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 8:24, Genesis 28:10-22, Deuteronomy 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration Of Divine Affection

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010

We need to accept the truth that God loves us.

Intro: 1. Phillip Keller wrote about a border collie that he bought to herd sheep for him. The collie was inexpensive because it was an ill-tempered and unpredictable dog. The dog was less then friendly and did not trust him. At sometime it had been abused and badly neglected. He had to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist