Sermons on Mask The Pain:

The Birth Pains To Come Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 31, 2012

I will be today and next week presenting the four or five views of what the end time entails.

Introduction I cannot think of more exciting time in my life than the summer of 1972 as a rising high school senior. I had attended Explo ’72, a nationwide week-long conference of high school and college students. About 80,000 attended. I came back fired up for the Lord. Another friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

E Management Of Pain

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012

The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Recycling Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

Listen. God never wastes a hurt. What good is a trial if something good doesn’t come from it? Let’s look at the first of two questions I want us to try to answer.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Recycling Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2014

Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

The Pain Of Purposelessness? Trust?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 2, 2021

Few people will acknowledge they have no idea what their Divine Purpose is? How can you accomplish what you do not know? Will Jesus find faith when He returns?

THE PAIN OF PURPOSELESSNESS? Vs TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? ARE YOU GOING TO QUIT ALSO? WILL WE KEEP OUR PURPOSE AND GOD’S PLAN WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8, John 6:66, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pain Produces Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 27, 2021

We need to be squeezed and crushed at times, so that the juice would be of great blessing for people. Pain produces power! Are you listening?

PAIN PRODUCES POWER John 12:13”..they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel." Look at the BIG PICTURE IN YOUR LIFE: The miracle that happened in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pain In Knowing God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 2, 2014

The difficulties of life are key sources for understanding and trusting God. The request to know God better is often accompanied by trials.

1. Unanswered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Beyond The Pain Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerlette Mickie on May 8, 2008

This sermon releases biblical truths about God’s ongoing ability to lift us all, beyond the pains that life often brings.

pray that this sermon message will lift you and have you to understand that while our God is an awesome God. He is in control. Thanks for allowing me to share my sermon thoughts with you today. Please fill free to comment in the guest book. While the things God did for us was covenant ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Satan Uses Pain

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2022

Start with Job and then talk about how Satan wants to use pain from John 11 with the account of the raising of Lazarus (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

HoHum: When speaking about Job, one time I said, “Satan can do nothing without God’s permission.” This opened up a whole can of worms. If God is good and all powerful, then how do we explain the existence of pain, suffering, and evil in our world? There are no easy answers. WBTU: Take for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel Leadership Pain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2024

Samuel lived an exemplary life for God and for Israel, but they rejected his leadership for a king and blamed it on his wayward sons! Samuel reveals his leadership pain in chapter 12 and reveals to them what God revealed to him that they are rejecting God not Him.

1 Samuel Chapter 12 – Leadership Pain Series: Never seen before in 2024 – I pray that the Lord will open your eyes and heart to the reality of leadership pain! I also want to say that everyone of you if your choose to lead will expereince leadership pain. Now some of you just decided I am not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Pains Are Worth It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2024

Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.

10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

From Pain To Ministry Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service.

The Bible teaches that our painful experiences can be a catalyst for ministry. In this sermon, we'll explore why and how our past struggles can qualify us for service. Reason 1: Empathy and Compassion Those who have experienced pain and hardship can empathize with others who are going through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 5:3-5

From Pain To Promise

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope.

"Good morning! Today, we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope. Like a gardener seeing potential in a bare plot, Hannah's story reminds us that in our empty moments, something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist