Sermons on Secret:

Okay, Prove It!

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 23, 2005

It is important to prove our faith in God

Okay, Prove IT! Written by: Timothy Gardner January 2003 (Read "The Hiker" from Max Lucado’s book "A Gentle Thunder) Introduction: Many times in our lives, we see something that we would like to accomplish. Others might say we are crazy for wanting to accomplish those things, and this could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

The Atheist’s Psalm

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2014

In this psalm atheism is traced back to its source in the human soul. The psalm reveals that atheism is not a mental problem, but a moral problem. It is not that a person cannot believe in God, but that he won’t believe in God.

8-16-04 Title: The Atheist’s Psalm Text: “…The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” (Psalm 14:1) Bible Reading: Psalm 14:1-7 1 “… The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Confront Them With The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018

In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocritical Religion (Vs.) Honest Relationship

Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 20, 2001

A contrast between hypocritical religion and honest relationships with God.

Topic: Christian Living Theme: Honest Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to develop honest relationships with God. Response: In preparation for Communion, individuals will examine their relationship with God with the questions I provide ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recapturing God's Power Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

What's In Your Cupboard?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

Are lives are a Spiritual house where the Lord is supposed to dwell. What are you putting in your cupboards? Hopefully God!

What’s In Your Cupboard? Ezekiel 7:14-22 14 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof. 15 The sword is without, and the pestilence and the famine within: he that is in the field shall die with the sword; and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 27, 2005

We have to translate prayer from just a Christian principle and precept to Christian practice. We must pray day by day for our daily bread.

“Praying for Daily Bread” Text: Matthew 6: 1 - 11 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting The Word Out Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

For weeks, stores have been preparing for Christmas. As Christians we, too, need to go through the steps which are similar to a store in preparing for the Christmas season. Part of that is marketing our product.

Intro.: I remember when the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus first came out. 1.I was serving as the chaplain of a major hospital in downtown Sioux City, IA. It was a Tuesday night and it was my night to be on-call – but because I lived 45 minutes away, I had to spend the night in the vicinity of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Learning To Be Content Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration (In The Style Of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 7, 2013

An attempt to teach some of the amazing events in the transformation

Reading – Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration Introduction This talk will be in the form of a quiz, loosely based on Who wants to be a millionaire. The main difference being there is no million pound prize. Indeed no prize of any sort. Also the only qualification for taking part is volunteering. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Hope In The Midst Of Your Battles

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR BATTLES

Psalm 27:1-6 HOPE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR BATTLES Jer. 17:7. “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is,” Paul, 1 Cor. 13:13. “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Choices For A Fully Fueled Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 26, 2022

Today we conclude our series by thinking about how the choices we make can give us a fully fueled faith.

Seven Choices To a Fully Fueled Faith  Philippians 4:4-13 John Maxwell said, “Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you.” As we have studied Philippians we have noted the choices that make us into disciples of Jesus. To live in the shadow of His return. To never let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 29, 2020

As a young man I missed the point. I always said: LORD TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY... That is not what the disciples said: THEY SAID: LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY. Often, when all is said about prayer, more is said than done?

LORD, TEACH ME TO PRAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BY PRAYER… BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME… HE HELPED ME… JESUS GAVE ME STRENGTH… JESUS DELIVERED ME… 2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17, James 5:16, Luke 11:1, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nick At Night (March 12, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The late Steve McQueen sought an opportunity to speak with Billy Graham about his struggle that God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. Nicodemus had a similar meeting when he spoke with Jesus about being born again.

NICK AT NIGHT Text: John 3:1-17 A famous actor by the name of Steve McQueen was much like the characters that he portrayed on screen. He was successful until alcohol and a failed marriage left him empty and broken. He attended a crusade led by one of Billy Graham’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist