Sermons on Hidden Reefs:

I Know A Secret

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2013

Paul reveals the mystery: "A divine, sacred secret that is hidden in the heart of God, and cannot be understood unless God chooses to reveal it to man." Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130505pm.mp3 "Paul, you keep calling yourself a prisoner of Jesus and this is confusing to us," said the Ephesians. Is it confusing to you as well? Of course, he was literally a prisoner in many jails and prison cells, and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero's Secret Strength Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2012

Every super hero has a secret strenth and a hidden vulnerability. Jesus, the only real superhero, has a strength to help guide Him in every situation and a vulnerability that each of us should possess.

Every superhero has a secret to their great strength, and a hidden something that some might call a vulnerability. For the Green Lantern it was the special ring he wore that gave him the ability to form things out of nothing; for Superman, Kryptonite was the only thing that stopped his superhuman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dormant: Buried Talents?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2019

There is a sad story looming behind the scenes, it is BURIED TALENTS! We have hidden potential and we tend to accept less than our ability... Consider God's plan is greater!

DORMANT? BURIED TALENTS? THE TURNING POINT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In Math we have several symbols, let us think about two: *GREATER THAN: > *Less than: < WE BELIEVE THERE IS A GREATER THAN AMONG US THAT CAN ENLARGE OUR POTENTIAL AND ABILITIES BEYOND THE REACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-29, Jeremiah 29:11, Jude 1:24, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 29, 2021

This sad account of the people of God finds them at one of the lowest points in their rich history. I would like to suggest to you that there is a message of hope hidden in the text and a challenge to keep on keeping on.

Subject: Don’t Stop: The Challenge Amid a Pandemic Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Job 35:10, John 14:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Consider The True Glory Of Our King!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Oct 23, 2023

In His "state of humiliation" as theologians say, Jesus' glory was most deeply hidden! Through these verses from Colossians we are invited to see the true glory of King Jesus!

“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” All four of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) tell us about the written notice of the charge against Jesus—and for which Pontius Pilate crucified him. It’s a small but important detail from the Friday that we call good. Does anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Is A Magnet. Fear Activates Trouble.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024

Seldom do believers recognize the role that fear, anxiety, doubt play in spiritual warfare.There are hidden issues between faith and fear. Do we really trust God and his word?

FEAR IS A MAGNET! FEAR ACTIVATES TROUBLE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Have we lived in fear a big percentage of our time on earth? THE CHOICE BY FAITH TRUST GOD OR BY THE FLESH LIVE IN FEAR, DOUBT AND POUT? John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Can You See The Manger?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008

This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

World Communion Sunday 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Friends we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion we are called to search our lives and our hearts for any hidden sin. We are to sweep our hearts clean before God.

World Communion Sunday 2009 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in Celebrating World Communion Sunday. Just think of it all around our globe Christians of every tongue, tribe, and on every continent are doing what we are doing this morning. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reveal The Truths Of Jesus And Find Our Authority In The Demonic Realm.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2018

There are so many truths in the bible that are hidden, that we must find them. Such truths include our authority over the demon realm, and how we have the authority to deal with evil forces in our lives.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th January 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 111 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Being Focussed Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 19, 2019

In fellowship together we are called to be distinct focussed disciples. Focussed disciples are salt and light – undiluted and not hidden. This focus may lead to persecution, or to people glorifying the Father. No matter the outcome we remain focussed.

Message Matthew 5:10-16 Being Focussed When you become a Christian it doesn’t take too long for you to hear about the Beatitudes. We find them in Matthew 5 … open your Bible to that place … Matthew 5. (Read Matthew 5:3-10) Jesus uses these Beatitudes to introduce what it means to have a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of The Alabaster Box.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 20, 2019

There is a something to learn about giving hidden in in the lesson of the Alabaster Box. Two giants that mock God's people are frustration and depressed. Are you in a season of testing? Refuse to fall into the trap of frustration and depression!

THE BROKEN ALASBATER BOX? TWO GIANTS: FRUSTRATION AND DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This lesson will be a series.) I HAVE A CANDLE BURNING UP FRONT. I dance with a butterfly (or my hands) around and around the flame. Have you ever sat around a campfire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37, 1 Samuel 30:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

Breaking Free From Secret Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation.

As children of God, we are often unaware of the spiritual battles that rage around us. Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation. However, as believers, we have the authority to rebuke these curses and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Divine Provision

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 4, 2007

Somebody once said that "no persons education is complete if they do not know the Bible". The purpose of this sermon is to examine the supernatural nature of the Bible and ignite in our hearts a desire to search the many hidden truths buried in it.

Divine Provision- proceeding directly from God. Talk about the Bible- God’s divine provision for man. As look at- supernatural nature of this book- hope will ignite a desire to search out hidden truths- Pr 25:2. Pray … Open Your Word to us and open us to Your Word. Chuck Missler Important to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

What Am I Looking For?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist