Sermons on at the hands of philistines:

Unforgivenss & Bitterness Go Hand In Hand

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

When we fail to forgive we hurt ourselves. This sermon offers practical information on signs we have not truly forgiven, what forgiving actually means, the relationship between unforgiveness and bitterness, and how to overcome bitterness with forgiveness.

Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 Introduction: Forgiveness is an easy word to say but a difficult action to carry out. However, the Bible repeatedly speaks of forgiveness so we cannot ignore its importance. Nor ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Hand(S)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 10, 2021

There is a saying that goes - “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything”. That is a very powerful and true statement the problem comes because we often fail to leave things in God’s hand.

God’s Hand By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: There is a saying that goes - “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything”. That is a very powerful and true statement the problem comes because we often fail to leave things in God’s hand. We want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 48:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Samson: Dealing With Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2018

Samson’s feats are legendary but it’s his flaws that prove to be fatal. His two greatest weaknesses were revenge and romance. In fact, his weakness for women often led him on the road to revenge. He was extremely gifted, but certainly not godly.

8-9-05 Samson: Dealing with Fatal Flaws Judges 13:1-16:31 Today, we’re going to focus on Samson and the fatal flaws in his character and perhaps what we learn will help us to deal with our own fatal flaws. We won’t have the time this morning to hit all the highlights, or lowlights, of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Betraying Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005

During the Easter series we will focus on the hands of the people involved. We will begin with Judas. At his hands, Christ was betrayed.

God and Human Hands “Betraying Hands” March 6, 2005 Intro: We are beginning a series of talks to lead us through the Easter story up to Easter Sunday. We are going to be focusing on the hands of the people involved. Hands can be fascinating. You can tell all kinds of stories with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Condeming Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

“God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus and their incredible power of healing

“God and Human Hands” “Healing Hands” March 20, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at the hands of Jesus. We are not going to focus on the scenes from the events leading to the cross, but we are going to look at the incredible power of the healing hands of Christ. *Quote from Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus as they relate to the crucifixion. Thomas doubted it was Jesus until he could see the hands of Jesus. Jesus says blesse are those who believe without seeing.

God and Human Hands “Saving Hands” Easter 2005 Intro: It is three days after Jesus has been killed. You have watched from a fearful distance as the man you have been following has been arrested, tried, beaten and crucified. Now, your friends are telling you that while you were gone, Jesus your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Hands

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2002

In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that.

December 29, 2002 In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that. It was written to be sung antiphonally in worship. The soloist states the first phrase, the congregation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Hand It Over

Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 5, 2004

When our blessings become our curses, it is because we are holding on too tightly.

Luke 12:32-40 Paonia United Methodist Church August 8, 2004 Life is hard. No, I mean it. Life in and of itself is rough. We get up, We encounter situations we would just as soon avoid, We deal with people we would just as soon pass on by, We struggle just to make ends meet… And, no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Daddy's Hands

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Father’s Day Sermon

In preparing this message a single song kept coming to me. Its one of those songs that once its in your head you can’t get it out, and what’s worse is it is sung by a group that I don’t really like all that much. The song is probably familiar to most of us here; its by “The Judds”, the song is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

In The Potter's Hands Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 4, 2004

Sermon on the potter and the clay for Pentecost 14C

On an overhead slide, draw four symbols: a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Ask the audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs; “Research shows that if you picked the square, you are a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004

This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

By No Human Hand

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Handful Of Peanuts

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

Our stewardship should include tithing to support our local church.

A Handful of Peanuts (The Law of the Harvest) 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction (As people enter the worship center, let them take a handful of peanuts from large containers.) Amedeo Obici was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed mother read him letters from his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed