Sermons on Hidden Gifts:

Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Matthew 5:13-16, Galatians 2:12-14

Topics: Consequences, Bad Actions, Decisions

Parable Of The Pearl Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me About Holy Communion

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2007

A sermon using John Wesley’s "The Duty of Constant Communion" to teach some basics of the sacrament

“O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so…” What do you suppose the Psalmist was referring to when he wrote these lines? Since they were written approximately 2500 years before the birth of Jesus, I doubt he was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Room With A View

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 14, 2013

We become what we gaze upon therefore it stands to reason that if we gaze upon the beauty of the Father we will ultimately become one who is truly found in His image. And if we observe the words of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to lead us into the heart o

Seated with Christ in heavenly places, you may have heard the term and wondered; “How does that work, I am here on earth how do I sit with him”? Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along with Christ, and we are seated with him in the heavenly realms—all because we are one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014

Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

How Does God Communicate With Us?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

I've found that God communicates in innumerable ways. Every time I notice one way that God communicates, he changes it up. A new method appears. It's fascinating actually. God is diverse, incredibly so.

The divine designer, the architect, the crafter of the human soul is indeed present and interactive within the matrix of reality we call Earth. He is present, he is at work. Yet we cannot see him. Theologians call this the "hiddenness of God." But why is he hidden? Atheists might say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kingdom Keys - Colossians Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

As a Jesus follower, our presence should witness to a different set of standards than the world in which we operate.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship In A Pandemic Christmas - One In Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 19, 2020

Can Christmas still be merry, even it is pandemic? This sermon intends to show His people that there are ways to worship God even in these trying times.

Intro: How many will feel merry on this Christmas 2020 while we sing “We wish you a merry Christmas? Or even sing “Have yourself a merry little Christmas”? It seems that the word “merry” is a very common word during Christmas. You see the word “merry” means being “cheerful and lively” and it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Colossians Part 3 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 3, 2009

This sermon looks at the Lord’s supper using colossians. It focuses upon communion is a time to thank God, it is a command of Christ and it is a reminder to confess our sins.

Colossians part 3 Tell me about the Lord’s Supper This is the third week in a series on the book of Colossians Week 1 we looked at how Paul was addressing the issue of Gnosticism. That is, the people were blending some Christian truths, Jewish legalism, Greek Philosophy and Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of The Mysteries

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

Paul doesn’t describe himself as a clergyman. He describes himself as servant and steward. The servant role indicated hard lowly work. The steward role was carefully administering the Gospel mystery: God in Christ reconciling the world to Himself

2014 ADVENT 3 stewards of the mysteries I Corinthians 4__1 The Collect. O LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2017

Spiritual truths can only be known by those who are born again believers!

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In this passage, Paul writes to the church of Corinth to explain how to discern what was wisdom from God versus that of this world. There were many false teachers. Were the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Surprise Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015

The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Us, But Who Knew? Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

So many prophecies, so many witnesses, and yet no one spread the news.

The shopping is over, the packages have been opened, the real trees are wilting and only those returning gifts are in the malls. Perhaps they are even re-wrapping them to re-gift any unwanted gifts to someone else next year. Soon everything Christmas will be stored away until next year. Is that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon - Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 5, 2024

While rejection is painful, its purpose is planned. God often uses man's rejection to redirect his people back into His will for their lives.

Subject: Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination Text: Judges 11:1-11 “Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also had several sons, and when these half-brothers grew up, they chased Jephthah off the land. “You will not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11, Psalm 75:6-7, Proverbs 4:5-6, Psalm 40:1-3, Isaiah 53:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist