In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods hands"

Leaving You In Good Hands

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2008

LEAVING YOU IN GOOD HANDS The story is told of a mum who would take her son to nursery school, kiss him good bye and would always say to him "Darling, I’m leaving you in good hands, OK?" She will do this every day she takes her son to school. When the son was of age and mum was quite old now and ...read more

Tags: Ascension

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hands On --- Show Your Key ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009

Hands on --- show your key chain: PUSH – I have had this key chain for at least 9 years – It is a constant reminder to me about the importance of perseverance in prayer –especially through difficult circumstances. The acrostic meaning of the key chain is: P = Pray U = Until S = Something H = ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are His Hands And Feet.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 27, 2023

After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were out-stretched and beneath which was the inscription: “Come unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Service, Ministry, Outreach, Discipleship, Witnessing, Lost  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Bird In The Hand!" Matthew 8:14-17 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 8, 2005

“Like A Bird in the Hand!” Matthew 8:14-17 Key verse(s): 16-17:“When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Tags: God's Provision, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have Had Many Things In My Hands And I Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

“I have had many things in my hands and I have lost them all. But whatever I have placed in God’s hands, ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Here Be God

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 7, 2012

HERE BE GOD Before 1492 when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the common belief was that if a ship from Europe sailed too far West, they would either fall off the edge of the world or face terrible danger. There was fear of the unknown. In England, there is an ancient nautical map dating back to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-10

Tags: Fear And Worry

Whose Hands Are You Thankful For?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 26, 2011

WHOSE HANDS ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? "A Thanksgiving Day editorial in the newspaper told of a school teacher who asked her first graders to draw a picture of something they were thankful for. She thought of how little these children from pour neighborhoods actually had to be thankful for. But she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Nothing In My Hands I Bring  PRO

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

Nothing in my hands I bring, Simply to ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion, Forgiveness For Others, Cross Agony

Denomination: Baptist

Fifty Dollars In The Hands Of A Fool Is Small ...

Contributed by Brian Cunningham on Sep 15, 2005

"Fifty dollars in the hands of a fool is small change, but $5 in the hands of a wise ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Teacher Was Handed The Following Note By One Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005

A teacher was handed the following note by one of her students: “Dear Teacher, Please excuse Harriet for missing school yesterday. We forgot to get the Sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it on ...read more

Tags: Children

Human Salvation Lies In The Hands Of The Crative ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Human salvation lies in the hands of the ...read more

Tags: Art

Stretch A Hand To One Unfriended, And Thy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Stretch a hand to one unfriended, And thy ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Love Is Like Quicksilver In The Hand. Leave The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is like quicksilver in the hand. Leave the fingers open, and it stays. ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Industry Is Fortunes Right Hand And Frugality ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Industry is fortunes right hand and ...read more

Tags: Money

A Handful Of Patience Is Worth More Than A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A handful of patience is worth more than a ...read more

Tags: Peace

The Touch Of The Master's Hand

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 14, 2021

The Touch of the Masters Hand Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; "What am I bidden, good folks," he cried, "Who'll start the bidding for me?" "A dollar, a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:16-17

Tags: Salvation, New Creation In Christ, The Master, Anointing Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Hands Of Ordinary Christians, Small Social ...

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008

In the hands of ordinary Christians, small social groups are a big spiritual deal. This is because "ordinary Christians" have more credibility than the ordained clergy. A guy named Herb Miller did some great research: * When first-time visitors to a local church receive a "glad you came" visit ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hands-Free Talking Doesn't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

HANDS-FREE TALKING DOESN’T HELP Caution: Evidence now shows hands-free talking isn’t less of a distraction when driving. In fact, drivers who talk on a cell phone in any way are four times more likely to become involved in an accident, according to David Strayer, research director at the Univ. of ...read more

Tags: Technology

Where Are The Nail Prints In Your Hands?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 4, 2023

During the Middle Ages there was a popular story which circulated about Martin of Tours, for whom Martin Luther was named. It was said that Satan once appeared to St Martin in the guise of the Savior himself saying that he was Jesus. Martin was ready to fall to his feet and worship this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Temptation, Blood Of Jesus, Atonement, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hat In Hand Thankfulness!" 1 Thessalonians 5: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 24, 2004

“Hat In Hand Thankfulness!” 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28 Key verse(s): 18: “. . . give thanks under all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Thanksgiving! It is easy to forget, especially when our lives are so filled with other things. Perhaps that’s why we have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Lutheran