Sermons on Masking:

Christmas Crises

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Should Christmas bring us anxiety or peace?

Christmas Crisis Is 40: 1-11 Are you ready for Christmas? Many people change the saying to, “At Christmas be merry and of good cheer . . Thank God it comes but once a year.” Some sing, “Juggle bills, juggle bills, juggle all the way . . Buy your gifts at Christmas time and pay ‘em off in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Barnabi

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 21, 2011

Barnabas is one of the best examples we have of the Christian walk, then there's Ananias/Sapphira, who testify to the desires of the world. Who will our walk be more like?

Introduction An average man, his wife, and a boat named Tinkerbelle! (an illustration by Charles R. Swindoll in Leadership, Vol. 8, no. 4.) READ ACTS 4:36-5:10 I. Barnabas the Encourager (4:36-37) A. His name meant Son of Encouragement 1. His given name was Joseph (meaning Jehovah ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Will Not Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017

Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Dressed Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2013

Sermon titled dressed up because it is close to Halloween. The describes how the Pharisees dressed up outwardly but inwardly were not Saints. The sermon share how Saints are dressed up.

Matthew 23 :1-12 Dressed Up First let us look how the Pharisees dressed Up: 1. The Pharisees Dressed Up their outer garments were Devoutness but their inward garments were Hypocritical They don't live up to the standards of a true Saint • : 2"The teachers of the law and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Compost Pile Or Heap Of Rotten Garbage? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2021

The Christian heart needs frequent airing out and turning, even after conversion and sacramental grace.

Monday of 17th Week in Course Ss Anne and Joachim When someone says the word “parable” to most Christians, I think they immediately recall the parables of Jesus, like the one we heard today: the tiny mustard seed grows into a huge bush, the yeast mixed up with wheat, if properly mixed, causes the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35, Jeremiah 13:1-11, Matthew 13:16-17, Deuteronomy 32:18-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Character Challenge Part Iii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

How to become the person I want to be...

The Character Challenge (part 3) Pastor Jeff Christopherson December 12, 2004 I. the impact of my character… II. options for overcoming my character weaknesses… 1. Fake it! (wear a mask and pretend that everything is cool) 2. Force it! (depend on my will-power to fix what is broken) 3. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Church That Cares

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007

building a community of faith

Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Occult

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010

❶. Definition of the Occult ❷. Characteristics of the Occult ❸. Who Gets Involve in the Occult ❹. Why Such an Interest in the Occult ❺. What Does the Bible Say

Today occult philosophy embrace every area of our society. - Police departments request psychics to solve crimes. - College students are addicted to fantasy games (Dungeons and Dragons) which introduce them to the world of the occult through role-playing. - Well-known science fiction writers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Me, Myself And I. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

How do you lose your soul? It’s a slow progression.

Jesus had a lot to say but sometimes people wouldn’t listen. They say that preaching is the fine art of talking in someone else’s sleep. There was a man that was so preoccupied with other thoughts that he missed what Jesus had to say. I want you to hear what Jesus is saying! Jesus sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flavor And Favor Cannot Be Hidden!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 12, 2020

The tile of this sermon was also given by God, when God starts showering His blessings, you cannot hide yourself, you will be like a city on a hill, shining bright!

Flavor and favor cannot be hidden! Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD reward your work, and your wages be full from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge." As I was traveling in the car from the airport in a different city, God started speaking very clearly to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calm Amidst Chaos

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 31, 2021

In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be.

Calm Amidst Chaos August 22, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be. Focus Passage: Psalm 46 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 11, 2023

This is the 140th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 20th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#140] THE CURE- GROW UP Romans 12:9-16 Introduction: As a Christian, growing up spiritually is hard to do. Weeks like this week make it difficult- Surgeries postponed because of insurance, extra Dr. visits, and taking the same tests again and again are enough to challenge your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Too Big For Us To Understand

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2025

Jesus, in His compassion for us mentally and spiritually wounded humans, used His Sacred Body in His ministry, and used material things in His contact with men and women.

Friday after the Epiphany 2025 Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was descended from King David, as Matthew’s Gospel tells us, but more fundamentally, He was a real human being, a real man, ultimately the offspring of Adam and Eve. Luke’s Gospel, in the third chapter, takes us all the way back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Catholic

Justice When? (Job 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2025

When do justice for sin and God's reward for good come?

Does God deny or just delay justice for sin and reward for good? Is there a reason? Let’s look at Job 24. Does Job ask why justice for real estate fraud like removing property markers, livestock theft, oppression of the poor, and bullying is absent? Since times are not hidden from the Almighty, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist