Sermons on Secret Hurts:

Unchained

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 13, 2013

If you are chained, bound to anyting that is contrary to the Will of God it is the anointing that will destroy the yoke. Unchained and set free.

“Unchained” Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 10:27 “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Finding Confidence Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

If we obey the great commandment we have confidence before God.

Finding Confidence 1 John 3:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" (Oswald Chambers). 2. Most of you know that Tina and I love to go on cruises, but what you may not know is that it took ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Restoration Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 3, 2017

God's grace not only forgives our sin, it also restores the negative aspects of our sin.

Restoration Text: Joel 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: God does not hold our old sins against us, nor does He act like forgiveness is a favor to us, even though it is. When President Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious southerners when they were defeated, he said, "I will ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

God's Power In Christ

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2017

Ephesians 1:19-23 shows us several ways in which God's power is seen in Christ.

Scripture Today, we are concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” In Ephesians 1:3-14, which is one, long, complex, glorious sentence in the original Greek, the Apostle Paul praised God for salvation. Paul praised the Father for planning our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Power In Christ

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2017

Ephesians 1:19-23 shows us several ways in which God's power is seen in Christ.

Scripture Today, we are concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” In Ephesians 1:3-14, which is one, long, complex, glorious sentence in the original Greek, the Apostle Paul praised God for salvation. Paul praised the Father for planning our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you devote your life to trying to please others you will find yourself enslaved to their opinions and approval.

INTRODUCTION If you’re not involved in our Student Ministry at Green Acres, you may not know that it’s called “The One-Ten Student Ministry.” Do you know why? It’s not because the Student Center is located on Highway 110. It’s because the theme of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Of A Heroic Life

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

An overview of Samson's life, emphasizing that his significance was not in the apparent heroic deeds, but in his life as a Judge.

It’s the first Sunday of the year, so I feel kind of like I’m the opening act, getting you all warmed up I’m also aware that a lot of us look to the start of a new year with hopefulness and with desires to make changes, perhaps with resolutions and desires to accomplish great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

David, A Hero Who Really Messed Up Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the story of David's Sin with Bathsheba we will uncover the path that we need to take when we really mess up.

David, A Hero Who Really Messed Up #heroes OKAY… Maple Grove are you ready to open up and dig into the Word of God? NOW - we are in this Summer of 2016 series, ‘Heroes, Amazing Stories Of Faith…’ SO FAR – in this series we have talked about • Noah – a dad who saved His family • Moses – a guy who ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Laid Up For You

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2021

To establish hope is laid up for us in heaven, through faithful obedience to the word of the truth of the gospel; the grace of God; having been deposed from the power of darkness and seated in the Kingdom of God's dear Son.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Gospel: The Word of the Truth 2. The Gospel: The Grace of God in Truth 3. The Gospel: The Glory of God’s Inheritance Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Hope Laid Up For You.” This is another expository sermon. The outline of the study ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessing At All Times

Contributed by Donald Marsh on Dec 9, 2000

This is a message of encouragement for believers to be a blessing by following the pattern of the Psalmist at all times.

TITLE: "A Blessing At All Times" TEXT: Psalm 34:1 (KJV) INTRODUCTION: In this Psalm, David pours his heart out in thanks to God for His protection and deliverance. This psalm is known as an "acoustic psalm" which means each step in the psalm follows a progressive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1, Psalm 34:17-19, Psalm 34:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 25: 1 –44

1 Samuel 25: 1 –44 Beauty and the Beast 25 Then Samuel died; and the Israelites gathered together and lamented for him, and buried him at his home in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.2 Now there was a man in Maon whose business was in Carmel, and the man was very ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Blessings And Curses" - I

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004

This message deals with the blessings and curses of God as given from Mt. Ebal & Mt. Gerizim. Beware of God’s CURSES ... Be ready to receive God’s BLESSINGS.

“Blessings & Curses – I” INTRODUCTION: Read Deut. 11:26-28 I like to have things spelled out for me if someone ask me to do a job … what is the RIGHT WAY, WRONG WAY. Have you ever had a job to do, and no one told you WHAT to do, or HOW to do it? There are 2 ways it can turn out … a BLESSING or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-18, Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Baptist