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Synonyms: disguise, veil, false face, domino, stocking mask, fancy dress, face mask, protective mask, face covering, face shield, pretence, semblance, screen, front, false front, facade, veneer, blind, false colours, guise, concealment, cover, cover-up, cloak, camouflage, matte, photomask, shadow mask, masking, masking tape, hide, conceal, cover up, obscure, mantle, blanket, enshroud

Antonyms: enhance, reinforce

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1. Masks

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... ; it is important to be who God made you to be. So this week, whatever you do, dare to be yourself. God loves you because you are who you are. So do the rest of your friends who get to see the real you, without any masks." 1. One must be prepared to respond to whatever answer the children give. If this little girl had said, "Jesus," the same point could be made in a slightly different way. If she had said, "Our parents," it would be wise to agree with her and then to ask about ...

2. The real you

2 Corinthians 4:18

Children's Sermon

... them respond. These are some possibilities.) You could wear a wig. You could put make-up on. When you look in the mirror with a mask or dress-up clothes or a wig or make-up, do you look like the same person? (Let them respond.) No, you look like someone ... was this big. (Demonstrate.) But you are still the same person whether you grow up or whether you dress up or whether you wear a mask. Those things only change you on the outside. Our lesson today has a big word in it. That word is ETERNAL. Do you know what ...

3. The Real You

2 Corinthians 4:18

Children's Sermon

4. Jesus, Who Are You?

John 6:42

Children's Sermon

... not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? Key verse: 42. Good morning, boys and girls. I brought a mask with me this morning. (Put the mask on your face and as you do, ask the children to tell you who you are.) If I wore this mask in church and you thought that you knew who I was you might still ask me, "Who are you?" (Take off the mask.) The reason I brought my mask is that it reminds me of this morning's lesson. In the lesson people thought they knew who Jesus was. But, they were ...

5. Judas

Luke 22:1-6

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... men who gave me the money and then laughed at me when I tried to give it back. That’s my story and it is not a very good one, is it? Maybe you will remember my name but I hope you don’t remember my story. [Take down the mask.] That is quite a story, isn’t it? Judas, the traitor, betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. He isn’t the kind of man you like, but I do feel sorry for him, don’t you? I think Jesus would understand him and forgive him if Judas would only ...

6. Not Far from the Kingdom

Mark 12:28-34

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... good for others. He was filled with hate and resentment and his evil ways showed in his face. He wasn't as ugly as this mask but sometimes you can look into a person's face and see what kind of person they have been. You could see this man' ... a phoney. One day, however, there was an accident and while the doctor was treating this man, he discovered that the man was wearing a mask and so the doctor removed it. His beautiful wife stared with amazement as the man's real face was revealed. But guess what? The evil ...

7. Put On A Happy Face

Romans 3:21-31

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... . These dreams really upset old Mr. Scrooge. In fact, they made him see how all of his nastiness and stinginess were hurting other people. And you know what happened, boys and girls? Mr. Scrooge became a new person -- a happy person who looked like this. (Hold up happy mask. Put it on child.) Now whenever anyone talked to him, he smiled and said things like, "God bless you." He even gave his workers more money and tried to make up for all of his badness. We would probably all like the new Mr. Scrooge a lot ...

8. Peter

Luke 22:54-62

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... tonight is a big man. If you saw him in your neighborhood, you would remember him. He was a very special man and one that all of us would like a lot. The man behind the mask is Peter. [Raise the mask to your face.] I knew Jesus almost as long as any of the disciples. Only my brother, Andrew, has known him longer. My name used to be Simon, but Jesus changed it to Peter, which means "rock." Jesus called me Peter because he thought I was someone that you could ...

9. Governor Pilate

Luke 22:66--23:25

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... also the person who finally allowed the hateful people in Jerusalem to crucify Jesus. He is famous, but not for the things he wanted to be famous for. I am going to let him tell his story, but you will have to pretend with me as he wears the mask. [Raise the mask.] My name is Pilate. I am the governor of Palestine. I would like to be governor anywhere else but here. Most of the world is glad to have Rome protect it, but not the people who live here. They are always talking about being free. Most of the time ...

10. Simon of Cyrene

Luke 23:26-43

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... represent the man Simon from Cyrene. Today, we are going to look at Jesus from behind another mask. You will remember that while we cannot really bring back the people who lived at the time of ... is where our story begins. As you can see I am now going to speak from behind the mask and I want you to pretend with me that I am Simon as I tell you that story that I saw on the day that Jesus was crucified. [Raise the mask.] This was almost my first day in the great city of Jerusalem. I had saved as much money ...

11. Mary, the Mother of Jesus

John 19:17-27

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... but I am glad that I did. Jesus died that day, but he came back to life two days later. I am Mary, the mother of Jesus, but I am also a disciple who believes that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior for all. [Take away the mask.) That was Mary, she watched her son die and also watched him live again. She was a wonderful woman and a tremendous mother. I hope that you will remember Mary for a lot of things, like the day that she gave birth to Jesus. But I also hope that you ...

12. Joseph of Arimathea

Luke 23:50-56

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... and his church. He was a very powerful man. I want you to listen to his story. I know that you will like him. [Raise the mask.] My name is Joseph, and I come from a small town near Jerusalem called Arimathea. I knew all of the people who sit in high places ... God could have gotten Jesus out of the grave and God did it. Jesus is alive in the world today and I know it. [Take away the mask.] That is the story of Joseph of Arimathea and it is a great story about a fine man. He believed that Jesus is the Son of God ...

13. Living without Fear

Romans 6:15-23, Romans 6:1-14

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... thing is true with people who believe in God. You who trust in God are not worried about when you will die, because you know that God has an even better life waiting for you after you die. Christians are like people who go to the beach with flippers and masks. They are able to swim in life and are not afraid of anything... If you can't swim, then learn how and learn well so that you can enjoy the beach more. If you know anyone who is not a Christian, then tell him about Jesus so that he can ...

14. Darkness and Light

John 3:20

Children's Sermon

... us that people who like to do good can do it in the daytime where everyone can see it. You don't have to be sneaky when you are doing something good. You can do it in the sunshine or without the sunshine. You don't have to wear a mask or carry a flashlight, If you want to help someone who needs help, you can do it at anytime you would like to, and no one will think anything but good about it. It is too bad that people want to rob or do bad things. Some people don't ...

15. We Must Always Be Ready for Jesus

Matthew 22:11-12

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... bride in a wedding I’d take my hockey stick or if I wanted to put out a fire I’d probably wear my catcher’s mask. (With each place that you go, pick up the article mentioned and put it on, or use it in the case of the hockey stick) You ... ’re right. What should a hockey player play with in a game? A hockey stick, that’s right. Where would you go with this catcher’s mask? To a baseball game and how about the fireman’s hat? To a fire. Well, that’s good, and besides being very smart it also shows ...

16. The Thief

Luke 23:26-43

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... very important for our story. Will you now please pretend that the thief is here, and that he is ready to speak to you? [Raise the mask.] I am a thief. If you had lived next door to me, you would not have liked me. But I don’t care, or at least ... thing that ever happened to me. That’s where I met Jesus and it is the day that I became a follower of Christ. [Romove the mask.] That was the way that the thief who followed Jesus wanted you to remember him. I hope that you will remember him and his story for ...

17. Joseph Gives His Tomb

John 19:38-42

Children's Sermon

Donald Neidigk

... sad day for Joseph of Arimathea. He was a follower of Jesus, but he was too afraid of Jesus' enemies to tell anyone about his faith. For Joseph, it was like having his mouth taped shut. I've brought some masking tape with me to help show you what Joseph was experiencing. (Give each child a piece of masking tape.) Now put the tape on your mouth. Can anyone tell me what your plans are for spring break? When's your birthday? Can you tell me how to find your house? You can't answer my questions with the ...

18. Bubbles

2 Timothy 2:5 · Prov 17:17; 18:24

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... In one glass place a small amount of flour. In the next glass place a little baking soda. In the third glass pour some water, and in the final glass add a little clear vinegar. I suggest you identify each glass with a letter or notation on a piece of masking tape. Lesson: Today I would like you to watch a simple experiment. First, notice what I have in these four glasses. In two glasses are white powders and in the other two glasses I have clear liquid. Now, I have marked each glass so that I will know what ...

19. What's Inside

1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... . "Sometimes people think they won't be accepted just as they are so they brag or boast about themselves hoping to make themselves more likable, or to make themselves seem better than someone else. That sort of boasting is like putting on a false front or a mask almost." As I pronounce the last few words, I pick up the book John did not think sounded interesting and draw it again to the children's attention as I say, "In some ways boasting is like this book. It looks like a mystery novel with an interesting ...

20. Life In a Tent

Luke 1:46-56

Children's Sermon

Shirley Jennings

Object: Masking tape to make a circle on the floor about six feet in diameter, the dimensions of a tent, called an aqal (pronounced ak-ull), and a One Great Hour of Sharing coin box. Some children don’t have houses like ours in which to live. Do you have a living ...

21. When You Feel Like Crying

Revelation 7:17

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... first invented during World War I? That was more than eighty years ago. A company made thick sheets of cotton that they used as a special bandage for soldiers who were wounded in the war. Also, this thick, cotton sheeting was used as a filter in gas masks, so that soldiers on the battlefield wouldn't breathe in all the harmful gases and chemicals. But after the war was over, the company didn't have any use for their thick, cotton sheets. So they made the sheets thinner and softer and began selling them as ...

22. You Are Not Yourself!

Colossians 3:1-11

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A costume or mask Boys and girls, how many of you like to dress up as someone else? Of course we put on costumes for Halloween, but sometimes we may dress as a cowboy or we may put on our mother's clothes and make-up just for the fun of it. In fact ...

23. The Easter Egg

Luke 24:1-12

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: An egg Good morning, boys and girls. If I brought with me a firecracker this morning, what holiday would you think of? That's right, the Fourth of July. How about if I wore a mask? That's right, Halloween. How about a turkey? That's right, Thanksgiving. How about brightly colored lights? Christmas. How about this egg? That's right, Easter. There are many things we can do with an egg. We can break it and eat it, can't we? Some of us like ...

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