Sermons on Removing Mask:

"nevertheless"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2020

A sermon about experiencing the peace which transcends all understanding.

"Nevertheless" Philippians 4:4-9 Joy and peace are often elusive, are they not? Loneliness, family tensions, unexpected crises, grief and national events make them seem just beyond our grasp. The COVID-19 pandemic brushed away any sense of normalcy that 2020 had any potential of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting Of The East And West Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2024

The meeting of the east and west is always a conflict rather than a conjunction of the two. The west claims the political power, and the east claims the knowledge and wisdom. Jesus brings all together. He is the Prince of Peace.

Theme: Born to Give Text: Matthew 2:1-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The image of the wise men on the Christmas cards, the visit of the Magi scene in Christmas play are different from what we are told in the Bible. Matthew commences his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind Of Sheep Are You? Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2025

A prophetic call to stop wandering, silence strange voices, and follow the Shepherd—for real.

📖 Sermon Title: What Kind of Sheep Are You? A Prophetic Warning Against Wandering and a Call Back to the Shepherd 📖 Introduction: The Blessing of Having the Lord as Shepherd It is a blessing right out of the gate to have the Lord as our Shepherd. Not a hireling who runs at the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Responses To The King Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

When was the last time you evaluated your relationship and response to Jesus? If you are a Christian, how do you show that Jesus is important to you? Let’s learn from the different responses Jesus received from others!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Responses to the King Matthew 26:1-16 (Read Scripture) This morning we'll look at the contrasts of responses to King Jesus in the text. And here's what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Great Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Nov 27, 2024

As Christians, we walk in the beauty and glory of God's great love and mercy in Christ. What better reason could there ever be to thank God with all of our hearts, and with our very lives themselves?

"The Great Thanksgiving" Psalm 100 I once heard a pastor tell the story in a sermon of something that happened when he was visiting his brother in Florida. While there they decided to go deep-sea fishing on his brother’s boat. But after they were several miles out at sea and well out ...read more

Are You Robbing God?

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on Sep 22, 2025

We often rob God through neglect of tithes, Sabbath, worship, health, and talents—but His grace restores us.

ARE YOU ROBBING GOD? “Are you a robber?” A question that may sound harsh, even offensive, to many people. After all, who among us would consciously and openly admit that we are robbers? We often imagine a robber as someone carrying a weapon, wearing a mask, breaking into houses, or hijacking ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christians Should Not Be Surprised! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand and embrace the concept that suffering is not surprising or strange, but rather a part of our spiritual journey, allowing us to share in Christ's sufferings and look forward to the glory that awaits us.

Good morning, Church family. We are living in unprecedented times, aren't we? Our world has seen a drastic shift in what we consider "normal." Yet, we shouldn't be surprised. As we’ll explore today, it's not surprising because the Bible has already told us about it. We're going to look at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Topics: New Normal

The Purifying Power Of Confession PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores the transformative power of confession in deepening our relationship with God and others, promoting authenticity, and acknowledging our need for a Savior.

Good morning, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? To come together as a community of believers, united in our faith and love for our Savior. As we come together today, we are going to focus on a topic that is often overlooked, yet it holds a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-3, James 5:16

Topics: Confession, Power

The Great Escape – Winning The Battle For Your Mind Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

So why do we still battle with the same thoughts and feelings that we had before we became a Christians? Paul said, “We are human, but we don’t wage war with human plans and methods” (2 Cor. 10:3 NLT). We are now Christians, yet we still live in the wor

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Winning the Battle for Your Mind 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 INTRODUCTION: Three simple truths: [1] I am a child of God. “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1 NIV) [2] I am alive in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The Redeemer Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 22, 2013

From heartache to hope – today we see Ruth move from the one to the other as a kinsmen-redeemer is found. Her story becomes a picture of the hope that we can have in Jesus today as we discover the Heart of the Redeemer.

The Heart of the Redeemer - Ruth 4:1-10 - April 21, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth #10 Some time ago now we began a series of messages on the book of Ruth. The series was called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” The book ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: *other

Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church Through Humility

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001

An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 4, 2003

This is the second in a Christmas series of OT prophecies of Christ. This one focuses on Jermiah 23:6 which says that Jesus is our righteousness. The sermon contrasts righteousness by religion vs. righteousness by relationship.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Jeremiah 23:1-6 December 7, 2003 Intro: A. [Standard of Judgment, Citation: Craig Brian Larson, Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations (Baker, 1998), p.181; Brian Burrell, Words We Live By, (S&S Trade, 1997)] In Words We Live By, Brian ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational