Sermons on Hidden Opportunities:

The Real Jesus ( Hidden In Plain Sight ) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Who was the real Jesus and what did He mean?

This being good Friday we thought we might jump ahead and explain some of the things we have learned over the years. For example most people think that by reading a passage of Scripture they understand what they have read. In fact there are more than simply a few words that we read. Each thought is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 16, 2012

The Bible is God’s Word to the world. It is God’s treasure chest. If we are to find God’s treasure we must find Jesus. The surest place to find Jesus is in the Bible. As we get to know Jesus we discover the hidden treasure of God.

COLOSSIANS 2:1-5 GOD’S HIDDEN TREASURE A British TREASURE HUNTER discovered a huge stash of Roman coins buried in a field in southwest England. Using a metal detector, Dave Crisp located a large pot holding 52,000 coins. These ancient silver and bronze coins dated from the third century ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5, Colossians 2:1, Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

"hidden Faith In The Storms Of Life” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2018

Three questions in such a short event in the life of the disciples and Jesus.... Three questions that I pray would be answered today and for the rest of this week and hopefully for the rest of our life.

Mark4(AMP) 35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

Today, in the society in which we live, we have many valuable things, so:

• We have safes in our homes to store such things as valuable Jewelry, and rare coins, etc. • We have banks to store our money in But back during the days when this parable was being taught by the Lord Jesus, people did not have these things. Most of the time when people wanted to store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas The Disciple – The Hidden Gem Of Thought Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Thomas is responsible for some of the greatest facts the Lord gave on earth. We owe much to Thomas. Here his life is examined and those wonderful pillars of our faith that proceed from what Thomas asked and said. Is “doubting Thomas” really justified?

THOMAS THE DISCIPLE – THE HIDDEN GEM OF THOUGHT CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – Message on Thomas PART 1: Not a great deal is known about the disciple Thomas. In Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, and Acts 1 he is mentioned in the list of the disciples Jesus called. We do not know under what ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14-16, John 14:5-6, John 20:24-29, 1 Peter 1:7-8, John 21:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trap Of Waiting: Denial, Hidden Snares

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2020

We have been studying CHANGE...There are many traps that try to keep us in habitual ruts. I think the Lord is calling His people to change, to grow and to develop. Death lies ahead at 1440 minutes a day. Come hear the call to change.

THE TRAP OF WAITING… DENIAL, HIDDEN SNARES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large rat trap. (I release the spring, so it does not go off.) Text: Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. WE KNOW WE ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Matthew 6:33, Luke 21:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clay Pot... Your Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 4, 2021

clay pots were used to store treasures, oil, wheat, wine, important documents, what is hidden in your clay pot.

CLAY POT…YOUR HIDDEN TREASURE You cannot tell the value of something by the package it comes in. Like the treasure of salvation buried in the dirt in the parable that Jesus told, the treasure was so precious that the man sold everything to buy it and a pearl is found in an ugly oyster shell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2024

The world system we were raised in taught relative truth. Self-reliance, and only that which can be perceived through the natural is real. 2 Corinthians 4:18, teaches us that the unseen world is more real than the seen world.

Hidden… With… Christ… In… God. Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:3KJV ”For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.“ Several years ago, a pastor made appointment to see me. The pastor told me he had struggled for 13 years in his Christian experience, going through one trial after ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:3, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get To Where God Wants Me To Be

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

FOLLOEING HID MANDATES

HOW TO GET TO WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE EXODUS. 13: 17, 18,21-22 1.INTRODUCTION. AS WE PILGRIMAGE THE PLAINS OF THIS PLANET, ALL OF US ARE HEADED TO A DESTINATION OF SOME SORTS. SOME OF US ARE MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. 2.THE TEXT. THE TEXT FOCUSES ON THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL’S FLIGHT FROM EGYPT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Off The Lights And Sirens-- Minister Where You Are Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2008

Jesus takes the time to minister with the woman who touches his robe-- rather than rushing on his emergency mission

Mark 5:21-43 Following the deliverance ministry in Gadara, Jesus crosses by boat over to the other side of the lake and there once again Mark demonstrates that his gospel is focused on action as he describes the press of the crowd around Jesus. The action is vividly told as the synagogue leader, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2008

God expects His people to plan the future after factoring in His rule over their life.

JAMES 4:13-17 APPROACHING TOMORROW “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unwrapped Gift

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 19, 2008

Too many Christians fail to discover the worderful adventures of the Gift of Salvation.To unwrap the Gift of Salvation is to put it to use.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Unwrapped Gift” Introduction: Peter made it very plain on the Day of Pentecost that Salvation is a Gift of God. (Acts 2:38 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Out Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008

The fifth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

GETTING OUT OF THE STORM Jonah 1:15-17 * Throughout the course of my life I have been through several storms called hurricanes. Back when storms were rightly named female names, there was Betsy, Hilda, and Camille, just to name a few. More recently it was Georges and Katrina. In our area we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

When we discuss time we usually think of hours and minutes, but there is another type of time that is measured by opportunities, that is the theme of this message.

Introduction: Billy Graham preached the same message for over 50 years, and thousands came to Christ through his simple presentation of the Gospel. Sometimes we make God’s Word to complex—we forget the simplicity of the Good News that Billy Graham has preached for all these years. But that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Over The Rainbow?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2008

I was not happy over there? I am not happy here? But I will be happy when ... ??? Are you looking for SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? I will find?

I AM LOOKING FOR THAT PLACE: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am not happy here? I was not happy there? But I will be happy over there? I. WHAT IS IN MY REACH? AIM HIGHER! LOVE TO SERVE. Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God