Sermons on Hidden Idols:

The Man Who Tried To Deceive God Series

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 14, 2012

When we sin we often think no one sees or hears. The Bible reminds us, however, that nothing is hidden and nothing is done is secret with God.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DECIEVE GOD” Acts 5:1-11 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Has Ears To Hear Let Him Hear

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Feb 21, 2021

But if you concentrate, pay attention, you will all really realise that all through these years even you failed to understand the real hidden blessings in the Bible.

As I was growing in the knowledge of Bible, whenever I came across this phrase I used to think Jesus used this phrase in a sarcastic way. But today when I read this phrase I really mean, that I had failed to understand the heart of Jesus in using this phrase. Today also many must be wondering why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9, Matthew 13:2, Matthew 13:15, John 6:2, John 6:26-27, John 6:66, John 6:47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores God's ability to see and utilize our hidden potential, as exemplified in the biblical story of Gideon, encouraging us to yield our weaknesses to Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the whispers of divine grace brush against our hearts, and the echoes of God's love reverberate through the chambers of our souls? It is in this sacred gathering that we open our hearts to the divine ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Topics: God Challenges, Strengthens Faith

Anna, The Prophetess [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022

As a prophetess, Anna receives insight into things that typically remain hidden to ordinary people; she recognizes this child and tells of his significance to selected people in Jerusalem.

Regarding Anna, Luke provides three terse verses that manage to vividly depict her as a woman deserving the honor bestowed on the elderly in the ancient Mediterranean world (v. 36-38). She could well serve as the Bible's example of a remarkable woman and mother. The appositive prophetess heads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God’s Word is a mirror exposing hidden sin, inviting personal repentance, offering full pardon, yet warning of real-life consequences that remain.

Introduction – When God Holds Up the Mirror Would you open your Bible with me to 2 Samuel 12? This is not just dusty history. What happens here could be ripped from today’s headlines. David—God’s anointed king, Israel’s poet-warrior, a man after God’s own heart—has just committed adultery with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Romans 2:4, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Free From Unforgiveness

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

Forgiveness cancels hidden debts, breaks Satan’s claim, restores compassion, and lets God’s grace and healing flood every relationship and heart.

Introduction I’m delighted this morning to share what the Lord has been teaching me. The Lord often teaches me through what He’s doing in my own life—and that, I’ve found, is the best way to learn. Let’s begin with the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Ephesians 4:23-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2003

God’s command to Israel to drive out every idol and every idolater from Canaan has a definite meaning to every Christian. Drive out every sin.

DRIVE OUT SIN OR IT WILL DRIVE YOU! Judges 2:1-22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chosen To Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jul 28, 2011

This is a series on finding our purpose and identity in God. Focused on how to build a local church and the elements that release true purpose in the face of our cultures fascination and idolizing individualism.

Chosen to Obey HOTL 2011 (Release to Purpose Series) Open with continuing on: Gathering the lost and broken to Christ Restoring to Wholeness Releasing to Purpose 1 Peter 1:1 Overview of Peter: Most people I think can relate to Peter… A common man, common education ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Protecting Families In An Ungodly Culture Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In an ungodly culture, Jacob (and we too) protects his family, not by withdrawing into a cocoon or fighting the culture wars," but by eliminating idols, prioritizing worship, and renewing the vision of the family.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY IN AN UNGODLY CULTURE—Genesis 33:18-35:15 Is it more difficult to raise a godly family today than it used to be? The world seems more dangerous: drugs, school shootings, abuse and rape. Social media allows bullying and peer pressure to come to our families, 24/7. The media ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dating: God Do Not Want Us To Be Unequal Yoke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

There are three diametrically opposing forces that you can identify on your date that will operates in a wide range of unequal yoke from light and darkness, to Christ and Satan, and God and idols.

Dating: God Do Not Want Us to be Unequal Yoke 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. Not for salvation. Could a person be saved if they kept the third commandment, if they never once cursed, or never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fourth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). 1. Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2. Love is reflected in giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Seventh Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

SEVENTH COMMANDMENT "You shall not commit adultery” (Ex. 20:14, NKJV). God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in their body and carry out His ministry through them. A. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Eighth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO GET STUFF? 1. Work. How does God want us to get STUFF? “Let him that stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something good” (Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist