Sermons on Hidden Gifts:

Not All Work Is Good Work (Pergamos) Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. When the church at Pergamos first was founded they acknowledged Christ; they proclaimed h

Scripture 12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Delivered From The Lion (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 6, 2009

Delivered from the Lion, Weapons of Our Warfare

Outline 3 Delivered from the Lion (Part 3) Weapons of Our Warfare The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —2 Corinthians 10:4 NIV We use God’s mighty weapons, not mere worldly weapons, to knock down the Devil’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2024

In this final sermon from the "Serving Like Jesus" sermon series, we review the important lessons from each of the sermons in order to try to put the whole series into practice, so that we can serve like Jesus.

A. One day a professor, a preacher and a professional golfer went deer hunting together. 1. They were all novices, but wanted to try it. 2. They had been out all day and towards dusk they all spotted a 5 point buck at the same time. 3. They each took aim and all three fired a shot at the moving ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17, Romans 8:29, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Your Future

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Find out how to find and follow God’s plan in this message about God’s will for your future.

Facing Your Future God’s Game Plan for Your Life 8/27/03 I. Introduction There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flying Like Dumbo

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 24, 2012

I dreamed that the Holy Spirit took me up in the air. He was teaching me how to fly. At first I felt like Dumbo, I was then catching on. I was able to fly as the Spirit was enabling.

Flying Like Dumbo Ezekiel 43:4-5 4 And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. 5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house. I am entitling this today: Flying like ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 43:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Take Off The Masks And Let Our Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN

HOW TO TAKE OFF THE MASKS AND LET OUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN Seldom are people willing to take off their masks of security without sufficient stimulus and reassurance. Many contextualizers have to come to a point of desperation, loneliness, or failure before they are willing to open their lives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Riches

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 4, 2025

1. Riches of His grace 2. Riches of His glory 3. Riches of Christ 4. Riches of His goodness , forbearance, and longsuffering 5. Riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God and of Christ, 6. Rich in good works 7. Eternal Riches

SPIRITUAL RICHES 1. Riches of His grace 2. Riches of His glory 3. Riches of Christ 4. Riches of His goodness , forbearance, and longsuffering 5. Riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God and of Christ, 6. Rich in good works 7. Eternal Riches ********************************** SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burning The Bulls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2017

When Martin Luther posted his challenge to the church's selling of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Pope Leo X was not pleased. The Pope issue a Papal Bull condemning Luther as a heretic. Luther responded by burning copies of the Bull.

OPEN: October 31st was Halloween… but it was also the date of something even more significant. Many churches celebrate the last day of October as “Reformation Day” – the day (500 years ago) when Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of a Church building in Wittenberg, Germany that challenged ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ideal Mediator Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 17, 2008

Message 5 of 5. This message is how Jesus is the ideal mediator for us.

2/3/08 – The Ideal Mediator Do you remember what it was like to be horsing around in a dark bedroom after you were supposed to be asleep and then suddenly your dad flipped on the light? You stood like a frozen statue, blinking in the shock of having been caught and desperately needing someone to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Once In History Life

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

Though everyone is unique, everyone shares a commonality with Moses. What do we have in common?

We’ve all seen coffee cup phrases. The encouraging words that are just right to place on a coffee cup and present to someone as an encouraging gift. Most gift shops stock these cups and they make great gifts for a person who just needs a little encouragement. The phrases usually originate from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Water

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 7, 2001

Year C Second Sunday After the Epiphany January 14, 2001

Year C Second Sunday After the Epiphany Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: John 2:1-11 Thank you Heavenly Father for faith in Christ; which takes your “no” and presses on as though it ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Secret Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 27, 2014

To beat discouragement and defeat, learn the secret of our co-ownership in Christ, share the secret, and live the secret in our relationships with each other.

Three preachers were on a non-productive fishing trip when they began to discuss various topics to pass the time. One preacher said he thought it would be nice if they confessed their biggest sins to each other and then prayed for each other. They all agreed, and the first preacher said that his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Illuminate

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Dec 23, 2006

There are three distinct definitions for the word "Illuminate" that can be used as a model for how we as Christians are supposed to live.

The Definitions of the Word Illuminate Matthew 5:15-16 I want to present to you a word that has had great impact on me personally. – Youth Name When I started to do some research on the word, I found some very interesting things that follow that directly relate to how as Christians we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Foursquare

When Christmas Came To Egypt

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

And so Joseph got up in the middle of the night, and he and Jesus and Mary made their way to Egypt. They were sent to Egypt.

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO EGYPT Scripture Reference: Matthew 2.13-15 ILLUSTRATION When I was growing up in East Saint Louis, around this time of the year I developed what I call a new profession. I had chores around the house that I was responsible for, but this job was not mom-appointed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational