Sermons on Secret:

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoicing In The Gift

Contributed by Sue Richard on Dec 15, 2007

Mary is a model of how to find joy

LUKE 1: 46-50 REJOICING IN THE GIFT- 12/16/07 I’m sure you’re well aware that the theme for today is JOY. “Rejoicing in the Gift.” The banner announces the theme, the songs we sang, the story for the children. Yet, I know Christmas is not a season of joy for many people. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-50

Denomination: Brethren

The Way God Speaks Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon six in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

In our passage, we are told that in times past, God spoke in various ways. Indeed, in the Old Testament, we find that God spoke... ... through angels - Genesis 16:11-12 ... through visions - Genesis 15:1 ... through dreams - Genesis 28:10-19 ... through symbolic actions - Jeremiah 18:1-10 ... ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: Deciphering Da Vinci (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006

Dan Brown couldn’t even get his front page "Facts" straight.

Why am I doing a four week study on the Da Vinci Code? Let me open simply with these quotes and letters: "Honestly, [reading the book] shook my whole faith. I realize that the book is fiction, but much of what he wrote about seemed like it was based on historical facts aside from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Called Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

`Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Donkey Wisdom

Contributed by Rhys Pearson on Apr 7, 2001

Despised and rejected the Palm Sunday donkey learns he has a place in God’s eternal plan

Isaiah 50:4-9a Page 714 Mark 11:1-11 Page 61 When I was at school I could see neither point nor purpose in learning poetry. To me, at that stage, poetry hardly made sense. If you had something to say, why not say it. If you did not have anything to say, why fill up pages and pages of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Acceptable Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

If you give out of love for God, you will get what you desire most. You will get God's riches in Christ.

I once missed a great blessing. I was part of a student organization in college, and we were having a clothing drive. Our leader encouraged us to donate an article or two of clothing, but, when he did, he said, “Don’t give away something you won’t miss. Give something you really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is "My" Shepherd

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 29, 2001

Second in a series on Shepherding.

Sermon for 5/27/2001 Psalm 23 The Shepherd Psalm Introduction: A well-known actor had come to town and to the delight of everyone was giving public recitations of outstanding literary pieces. Among the recitations he gave was the 23rd Psalm. His presentation was flawless. Everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Duties Of Every Christion

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Nov 2, 2011

To explain that giving, praying, and fasting are things Jesus assumed we would. Its our duty. He said," when you"...not, "if you..."

Matt 6:2-8 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Duties Of Every Christion

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Nov 2, 2011

To explain that giving, praying, and fasting are things Jesus assumed we would. Its our duty. He said," when you"...not, "if you..."

Matt 6:2-8 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Little Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 33 – 36

Luke 11: 33 – 36 This Little Light Of Mine 33 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light. 34 The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye is good, your whole body also is full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Dangers Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2025

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#15] THE DANGERS OF COMPROMISE Judges 16:1-31 Introduction: Our text serves as a strong reminder of the dangers of compromise in our spiritual lives. At its core, we see how Samson, a man chosen by God and blessed with incredible strength, succumbed to temptation and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transfiguration of Jesus, revealing His true identity as the Messiah and the Son of God, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the way, the truth, and the life.

Main idea: While on earth, Jesus often instructed people to keep His true identity a secret. However, in this passage, Jesus transfigured before Peter, James, and John, allowing them to get a glimpse of who He really was. He reveals to them that He is the messiah, the savior of the world, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Topics: Transfiguration, Divine Revelation, Messiah Identity

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rewards Of Generous Giving, Powerful Praying And Faithful Fasting Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 14, 2014

Jesus has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting.

TRANSFORMATION #4: THE REWARDS OF GENEROUS GIVING, POWERFUL PRAYING AND FAITHFUL FASTING OPENING HUMOUR: Two friends are walking their dogs—a Dalmatian and a Chihuahua—when they smell something delicious coming from a nearby restaurant. The guy with the Dalmatian says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other