Sermons on Removing Mask:

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Direction

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia).

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia). They are partway carved from their block of marble but, never finished, they are forever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building The Blessed Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jul 18, 2021

God is big enough to handle all your pain, rage, fear, desire for control, prejudice, greed, doubt, unfulfilled longings… or any other thoughts or feelings stirring inside you.

SERIES : SUMMER IN THE PSALMS week 1 - Building The Blessed Life Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: What would happen if you told God how you really feel or what you really think? Have you ever found yourself praying the same words over and over again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishing Expeditions

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2021

We hear two fishing stories. They're not so much about the men who caught fish as they are about fishing expeditions that caught men.

January 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Fishing Expeditions Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear two fish stories. They’re not so much about the men who caught fish as ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Double Tongued Rebel

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 27, 2021

We may be highly learned, theologically equipped, smart and confident; yet, if we are not people who firmly keep up a promise, then all our accolades stand of no value

DOUBLE TONGUED PERSON 1 Samuel 24: 16 When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept. 17 He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Thessalonians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has Your Lamp Gone Out?

Contributed by Chris Smith on Sep 28, 2017

If we're living in the last days, what's the ONE thing i need to do?

Has Your Lamp Gone Out? Matthew 25:1-13 NIV “At That Time” What time? Matthew 24 the disciples ask, “what will be the signs of your coming and the end of the age?” These are 2 separate events, His coming and the end. Here are some major biblical events. We are focusing on one end time event, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion Of Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025

He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2025

God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose.

Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 (NLT) INTRODUCTION: We are continuing our “Go! And…” series — exploring how God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose. Today, I want to take you to a powerful question God asks through the prophet Jeremiah — a question that shakes the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:7-12, Hebrews 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Find Hope In The Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a friend, the collapse of a dream, or the weight of guilt from past choices. In those moments, life can feel like it’s crumbling beneath us.

Go! And Find Hope in the Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (NLT) Introduction: A Message for the Wounded Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, John 1:14, Philippians 2:7-8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy’s Final Defeat Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

God overturns every evil plot; favor follows surrender, and the cross turns Satan’s gallows into unstoppable victory for God’s people.

Esther isn’t just a story; she’s a sign. She’s the picture of a bride standing tall in a collapsing world. We’re not in the first of the last days. We’re in the last of the last days! Can somebody say Amen! Before that trumpet sounds, there’s gonna be a stirring in God’s people like this world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:37, Colossians 2:15, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Thirst-Quencher Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus meets us in our deepest thirst, heals our shame, fills our emptiness with living water, and transforms us into storytellers of grace.

WHEN THE WELL FINALLY DRIES Most of us carry a thirst we don’t mention out loud. We keep going through the motions, juggle responsibilities, stay productive, and hope nobody notices the cracks in our souls. Sometimes we hide those cracks even from ourselves. This woman did. She kept walking to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26, Isaiah 55:1, Psalm 63:1, John 7:37-38, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Dark Side Of Halloween Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 31, 2025

May this sermon serve as a reminder of God's love and the importance of living a life that honors Him. May we all strive to live in the light of His love and avoid the darkness of the world

Reasons Why Halloween is Demonic 1. Halloween originated from ancient pagan festivals that worshipped false gods. (Deuteronomy 12:30-31, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17) 2. It involves occult practices, divination, and spiritism.(Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Galatians 5:19-21) 3. The holiday promotes fear, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, Galatians 6:7-8

Flee To Jesus Christ Today

Contributed by Devon Morgan on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon was inspired by Jonathan Edward’s In the Hands of the Angry God; it gives an urgent warning to the lost to run into the arms of God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

FLEE TO JESUS CHRIST TODAY! “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?’” Matthew 3:7. John reveals here two very important and clear truths in his rhetorical question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Look Like: A God-Like Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 1, 2006

We are called to Christlikeness.

WHO DO YOU LOOK LIKE? A GOD-LIKE COMMUNITY Ephesians 4.24-5.2 S: Community C: A God-Like Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE ARE CALLED TO CHRISTLIKENESS. ?: What? What does that look like? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians five characteristics ...read more

Denomination: Baptist