Sermons on Hidden Reefs:

Abigail: A Hidden Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 2, 2003

A look at those lesser known people of faith.

“Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25 Scripture is jam packed with men and women of great character. Who should we select as our models? We could choose any of the people listed in Hebrews 11. All the ones listed in the “Hall of Faith” are those whose integrity sparkles like a star in the sky. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-10, 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007

Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Depths Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2008

Christians have the Holy Spirit, which should cause them to have the mind of Christ, which should lead to humility and unity, rather than pride and division.

Introduction: A. Kids do say the darndest things! Listen to a few conversations between teachers and their students. 1. You be the judge if its wisecracks or wisdom. 2. TEACHER: How old were you on your last birthday? STUDENT: Seven. a. TEACHER: How old will you be on your next birthday? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Hidden Sins

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on how we tend to ignore small "sins" and think they are acceptable to God.

OUR HIDDEN SINS Acts 26:26 Numbers 32:23 Genesis 44:16 INTRO: There are many things which we do that we think is secret from ev erybody. We may have thoughts that aren’t clean, we may gossip about some one, we may use some language ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2007

Nothing can destroy God’s people, Israel--Not killing all male babies, or burning their cities, not gas chambers, and not a nuke from Iran. Israel’s FAVOUR, their FAILURE, and their FUTURE. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HiddenTreasure.html There are ten “Kingdom Parables”, and according to vv. 1-2 they were given by the seaside [Galilee]. V. 36 says Jesus sent the multitude away after delivering four of them, and then entered into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden In Plain Sight

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007

God has promised that He will reveal His secret counsel to those who seek Him and obey His word. This studies explains how we find the hidden manna that Jesus promised to give those who overcome.

Hidden in Plain Sight Revelation 2:17 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Find The Hidden Kingdom Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

The nature of the kingdom and its growth.

Matthew 13- Find the hidden kingdom ! Tables and illustrations as well as audio and slides appear at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/mt13.htm Discussion questions, followed by detailed notes. 1. Was finding the Kingdom easy or difficult for you? 2. Did you get put off by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Hidden Agenda"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2007

There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda?

Title: “God’s Hidden Agenda” Introduction: Everybody has an agenda. Study over this text. There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life Is Hidden

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 31, 2008

For Remembrance Sunday, commemorating members who have died the previous year. All want significance; some try to be remembered with material things, some with reputation. But the only lasting memory is to be hidden in Christ.

My father-in-law had an irritating habit of trying to identify and pigeonhole people. If you mentioned to him the name of someone he didn’t know, he would invariably ask, "Who is he?" "Who is he?" The question, "Who is he?", I soon learned, really meant, "Where did he come from, who are his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of The Hidden Room Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2009

The Ark was the center of the worship at the Tabernacle. What made it so important, and what does it teach us about what Jesus did for us?

OPEN: A black Methodist preacher, was sent to a formerly all white church in Cincinnati, Ohio. His daughter, Leontine Kelly remembered it was the most magnificent church she had ever seen. • It was a Gothic structure with beautiful polished wood. • It had a beautiful crystal chandelier. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Mystery Still Hidden?

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jul 17, 2011

Paul tells us that a mystery had been hidden from ages and from generations. What is that mystery that even the prophets spoke of? Paul tells us that it is Christ in you. Are many churches keeping this hidden today by not preaching the experience of the o

Col 1:20-29 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. 21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled 22 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-29

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Hidden Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2011

What God is doing is hidden. It must be searched for and we must have eyes to see. When we believe this, it changes the way we see life and how we live.

I am one of those people who sometimes wishes that God would show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven, or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-45

Denomination: Methodist

Tragedy Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

The consequences of hidden sin in your life.

“The Tragedy of Hidden Sins” Joshua 7 A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Hurting Healed Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 10, 2011

Part 1 from 1 Kings 17. A message on how God sometimes puts His servants through a season of hiddennes where there will be limited hearing from God, limited provision, and subjection to a confining space.

Hidden Hurting Healed (Note to pastors this message is available on my church website in audio and PDF format. The PDF file includes embedded graphics I used in the powerpoint for this message. The PPT file is available if you contact me directly. Blessings. http://www.plymouthcf.org) 1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible