Sermons on Secret For Joy:

Sackcloth Within

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

We are never really aware of the secret burdens that some people carry.

2 Kings 6:24-30 KJV And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. [25] And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Manna

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2016

Your secret chat with God nothing, nothing can be told to the world.

Hidden manna Revelation 2:17”To him who overcomes, to him I will give some of the hidden manna..” The secret notes scribbled in your diary, the sermons that you preach to yourself in the hiding place the dreams visions secret chat with God nothing, nothing can be told to the world. Ask ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call A Spade A Spade

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 4, 2022

Open rebuke is better than secret love (Proverbs 27:5)

The Bible says that Open rebuke is better than secret love. And at 1 Samuel chapters 2 to 4 there is a relevant story about Eli an Israelite priest who appears to have loved his impious sons more than he loved God. It is time for us to call a spade a spade. There is no such thing as a l.g.b.t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5

A Little Group That Made A Big Difference

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

How did these men turn the world upside down? What was their secret?

Acts 4:13--The secret was that they spent time with Jesus. The 12 apostles reached the entire known world with the gospel. These were not extraordinary men. Matt. 10:1-4. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Philip were fishermen. Matthew was a tax collector. Simon was in a group called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are Those Guys?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

Jesus Himself gives us the secret to winning the lifelong battle with evil.

November 1 Feast of All Saints In the cult classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” there is a great pursuit of the outlaw-heroes across the Old West. The forces of law and justice are relentless, exhausting the bank robbers. At one point the two stars of the show stop to look across miles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Kingdom Returns

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

“Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11

Kingdom Returns “Cast Your Bread On The Waters” Secrets from Ecclesiastes 11 Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes was written by one of the wisest men that ever lived. When God speaks about bread, He is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

What Trials Do Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Jubilant Life

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Feb 14, 2010

Jesus fulfills the Year of Jubilee imagery.

Live a Jubilant Life Luke 4:16-21 David Vanlandingham, February 14, 2010 Introduction A. The Problem of burdensome debt 1. Our nation in particular and much of the global community in general are in the midst of dealing with the effects of crippling debt, both corporate and government. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Secrets Of A Good Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline. Paul wrote, "Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself (mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily appetites and worldly desires, endeavoring in all respects to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Secret… "Hate What God Hates And Love What God Loves”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon I want to begin with this parable that I just read to you called the Grood Samaritan.

We need to look at some historical events before we get deeper into this parable. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. There is a reason for that. Why? Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. Matthew and Mark, and John were Jews, and they did not include this parable? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 25, 2020

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 5, 2025

God, through His servant Solomon tells us in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.." Why is this important advice? How can we successfully do it?

Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Goodly Heritage - The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon argues that the only cure for humanity's deepest ache for security and joy is to follow the "path of life," which involves radically trusting in God, finding contentment in Him as your inheritance, and embracing the hope of resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: The Soul's Deepest Ache Brothers and sisters, if you look at the heart of humanity, you will find a deep and constant ache. It is the ache for security, for a joy that lasts, for a purpose that death cannot erase. Our modern world offers a thousand prescriptions for this ache. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Methodist