Sermons on A Helping Hand:

God’s Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022

God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come-Alive-Power

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

Four Words that help us come alive in Christ 1. Courage, 2. Confidence, 3. Commmunication 4. Companionship

Sun. Oct. 24/93 Jn.10:1-10 Come-Alive-Power Read John 10:1-10 What is it that Christ gives us ? <--- LIFE What do I have as a saved person? <--- We don’t know what that life means. - Paul’s salutation in every letter tells us what is ours --- Grace & Peace - Only ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dinosaur Thrashers!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2016

Cease looking around for help, dig within you to start with! Be a mountain climber! Fight your battles yourself!

DINOSAUR THRASHERS! Romans 5:3”And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance..” Lift your back, raise your legs and slowly push yourself up! What? I had just had a major operation, the pain was unbearable with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Grave

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2017

The Transfiguration helps us look beyond our decaying, earthly existence to our metamorphosis into joyful, bright children of God

Intro What does life look like beyond the grave? Goal Let’s examine our transformation now and its eternal result. Plan We will look at the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9 and its application in transforming our lives today. Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Consequences

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025

Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-17, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcome Fear With Caleb's Spirit

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 15, 2023

- David went through a great deal in the hands of Saul and his enemies - It took almost 25 years to become the king of Israel since his anointing when he was just 13 years old (1 Sam 16)

Overcome fear with Caleb's Spirit Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When we continue to read V 2-3, 2When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Open Door Of Assurance

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2021

God desires to assure/reassure his people of his love. Assurance can help us overcome the battles of life.

THE OPEN DOOR OF ASSURANCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. WE HAVE A GREAT ASSURANCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, 1 Samuel 30:6, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Ten Ways To Fully Appropriate Christ's Resurrection Power To Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you to fully appropriate ALL the power, purposes and plans that the Lord has for you and your people.

Ten Ways to Fully Appropriate Christ’s Resurrection Power to Your Life (Acts 2:1-35) Illustration: Two roses were on the Communion table in our church on Easter Sunday morning. As I looked at them, my heart was filled with joy. The red rose signified the birth of little Brian, who had come into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Physically And Spiritually Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Sermon uses clips from classic movie, The Miracle Worker, to help communicate the experience of blindnessand the experience of receiving sight.

Seeing Physically & Spiritually Fortifying the Foundations # 22 John 9[1] 12-7-03 Intro: We don’t know this beggar’s name. Few people knew his name at the time of our story. But many had seen him as they approached the temple in Jerusalem. Pharisees had dropped him a coin or two as they went ...read more

Scripture: John 12:47, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Snakes, Scorpions, And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 26, 2003

Jesus’ parable helps parents distinguish between the needs and the wants of their children, and teaches us how to invest attention in them.

Several years ago a mother wrote to “Dear Abby”: “Dear Abby, My son is in jail for running his mouth at a cop. They’ve given him one phone call a day, and he’s calling home to ask us to bring him things. His dad has gone over there with whatever he has wanted: two Big Macs on Monday, a pizza on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Love & Doctrine Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Mar 16, 2018

There is a lot of confusion and confrontation when it comes to love and doctrine. Many argue that love is more important or love is enough! On the other hand, there are others who emphasize more on doctrine and avoid others who don't agree with them.

The Importance of Love & Doctrine ***************************** Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall ...read more

Denomination: Independent Bible

How Change Happens Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005

You can try to change God’s way or you can change the world’s way. You can change with the help of God or you can try to change with the help of self. You can try an inside-out kind of change or an outside-in kind of change.

I grew up in the church. My dad was a pastor. I can remember people in those churches he pastored who attended services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who knew their Bible, who taught classes, who gave money, who led committees, but who were also mean as snakes. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ