Sermons on Secrets:

Pentecost 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2016

The arrival of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost was a turning point in the plan of God's great salvation of humanity. That event was not something that was done in secret but was announced with signs and wonders and with the salvation of 3000 souls!

Acts 2:1-13 (You can look this up now and we’ll read it later …) The Lord is a GREAT planner. He chose to send the Holy Spirit when people from all over the Roman Empire and beyond would be in Jerusalem. Why were they all coming to Jerusalem at that time? Deuteronomy 16:16-17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sing, Sing, Sing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

How do we live in harmony? The secret is in the Lord’s Prayer, the beautiful prayer of the end-times that we recite in one voice every time we gather for Liturgy.

2nd Sunday of Advent With this great reading about John the Baptist from Matthew’s Gospel, you probably expect me to sermonize on repenting of sin as a preparation for Christmas. You might anticipate an exhortation to examine your consciences, identify those actions and attitudes that estrange ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Ring Of Power And Authority In Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show by way of secret message (SM) that GOD restored us to our rightful place by His side to reign and rule over our enemies and over all His household.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been restored? Yes. By GOD's Grace and Love. Luke 15:22 (Amplified Bible) But the father said to his bond servants, Bring quickly the best robe (the festive robe of honor) and put it on him; and give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Closet (Room) Of Communication With The Father Series

Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Jan 27, 2025

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you

There is a language used in baby class that a man in secondary can't accommodate, likewise, a man at the university can't accommodate the language of secondary. We should quit the language of using sticks to add 2+3. How long shall we stay babies? During Christ's ministration, He used ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 4:23-24, Matthew 6:5-13, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Measure Of Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 11, 2024

God who created every heart knows the deep thoughts and secrets of our hearts. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God.

GOD’S MEASURE OF YOUR THOUGHTS The message for this morning is a topic that you most likely have not heard before. However, I assure you this topic describes how God will one day measure our lives. In this series, I have shown you how God will measure our obedience, our prayers, our sacrifice and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:4-5, Matthew 9:4, Romans 2:16, Psalm 44:21, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 4:13, Mark 4:22, Isaiah 29:13, Colossians 3:2, Jeremiah 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Little Foxes That Destroy The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

The vine of the Lord is holy, fruitful, and meant to flourish. But when little foxes are allowed in—small sins, secret habits, tolerated attitudes, and spiritual negligence—they ruin the vine.

LITTLE FOXES THAT DESTROY THE VINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Song of Solomon 2:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Matthew 13:25; Hebrews 12:15 INTRODUCTION: In many cases, great destructions do not begin with obvious explosions or visible ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spy Wednesday. Was Holy Week A "sherlock Holmes Mystery"?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 28, 2022

Was Holy Week merely a series of Unfortunate Chance Events or did Jesus prepare the events in advance in the style of a Sherlock Holmes mystery?

Spy Wednesday The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2022 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus on the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:8-13, Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is This Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one! 

Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003

Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 30, 2007

JUDAS NOT ISCARIOT WANTED TO KNOW HOW JESUS WOULD MANIFEST HIMSELF TO THE SAVED. JESUS INFORMED HIM THAT THE ANSWR RESTED IN THE POWER OF LOVE. LET’S LEARN THE SECRET OF THE POWER OF LOVE.

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 14:15-24 SUBJECT: THE POWER OF LOVE THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE . . . LOVE - CENTRAL/CONSISTENT THEME. GENESIS 1:26 – IMAGE OF GOD . . . HOSEA/GOMER . . . SONG OF SOLOMON 4:10 – SHULAMITE – LONGING FOR HER KING . . . “HOW MUCH BETTER THAN WINE IS YOUR LOVE.” DAVID – II SAMUEL 1:26 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Significance Of Mount Calvary

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Mar 18, 2020

Have you ever wondered why God chose a mount shaped like a skull, for His beloved Son Jesus to be crucified?Know more of the secrets buried beneath Mount Calvary.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MOUNT CALVARY “... And when they had come to the place called Calvary ,there they crucified Him ....... Luke 23:33 Mount ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Down But Not Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020

We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019

The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cruise Ship Vs Battle Ship?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

Let us address spiritual maturity. Survey the differences of expectations on a cruise ship and a battle ship. What makes people great? David's dying words hold some powerful secrets.

CRUISE SHIP VS BATTLE SHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A BAG OF LENTILES WE ME… what is the value of this bag? Ask Esau? CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THERE CAN GROW A TENDANCY TOWARD PERPETUAL BABYHOOD? 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1-7, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God