Sermons on Mask The Pain:

Identity Crisis Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2015

Do you know your true identity with God and are you living it or masking it?

Before we read our text this morning, let us be reminded that God revealed Himself through the Nation of Israel. Israel is God’s Chosen People! And we note in the Old Testament that the Philistines have been an enemy of Israel since the beginning of the nation. Please open your Bibles now to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Types Of Symptoms Manifested By People Who Depend On Masks - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12 Just as a doctor diagnoses causes by looking for physical symptoms so a contextualizer should ascertain spiritual causes by looking for certain symptoms of pretentiousness. The following is a brief list of some the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weaponised Narratives

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 6, 2019

We must guard against creating a narrative as a mask of the truth of God's Word.

“If our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 23:1-30, Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David is looking for God’s healing and grace rather than his anger. Nevertheless, David appeals to God for grace

We continue our series entitled God Talk: A Conversation through the Psalms. This is the third part of our series as we have been examining selected Psalms that have been recorded and persevered for us by God. Today, we investigate a prayer of Israel’s famous King David. It is a prayer for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answers To Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2016

God asserts God's divine wisdom and talks about the limits of Jobs understanding.

Job 31:35-37; 38:1-11 “God’s Answer’s to Suffering” INTRODUCTION When we encounter a speed bump on the road of life, we often find ourselves asking, “How did that get there?” or “Why did I hit that speed bump?” It is our human nature to want to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul: "The Thorns Really Hurt" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 25, 2017

Physical Pain, Unanswered Prayers, Grace

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Paul: “The Thorns Really Hurt” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (p. 808) October 1, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever wondered why God put thorns on roses? Well, here’s the scientific answer from a Harvard professor: “Roses really don’t have thorns…thorns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2020

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of forgiving from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiving in Matthew 18:21-35 and Hosea 1-3.

How often should we forgive? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. Let’s look at what Jesus taught about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. How Often Forgive Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 17, 2018

This sermon is about the widow of Nain and how she touched the heart of Jesus. leading to Jesus rising her son from the dead. Our pain alone can move the heart of God. Can be used as a Mother's Day message or a stand alone message.

She Touched The Heart Of Jesus Psalms 121:1-8 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 7:11-17 Today we take a moment to recognize the gift of women not only to the body of Christ, but also to the world. As we look at our new testament verses from Colossians 3:12-14. I want you to think about a girl or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What We Could Expect From God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018

Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Kairos - How We Hear From God / Prompting And Pain Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain?

This is the 3rd message in the series called, "Kairos". Big Idea: We don't want to miss the prompting of God. But, what is that like? And why in the world would God use pain? A good pilot does what it takes to get his passengers home. A good example of this is the story of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-11, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021

The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2021

Satan’s lie is that you do not have to pay for your sins. The lie is that there’s no judgment. That’s the lie that Satan wants the whole world to believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We continue today in our series “Beginnings.” This series has led us through many different beginnings already, including the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:1, Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15, Romans 5:19, Genesis 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Heart Is A Dangerous Place - Genesis 34:1-35:15 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Notice what it says about her. It says – She went out to see the women of the land. These are the pagans.

Genesis 34:1 says – Now Dinah the daughter of Leah, whom she had borne to Jacob, went out to see the women of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the land, saw her, he seized her and lay with her and humiliated her. He raped her. Dinah is the tenth child of Jacob, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible