Sermons on close at hand:

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destiny Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 6, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020 Series #54 / Luke 19:28 – 44 Intro Let me begin by asking you to consider this question: Which is ultimate… disorder or order? (Do you exist merely amidst a material world without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004

God shapes us like clay to be used for His purposes

Sermon for 5/2/04 7 p.m. SBC Philippi, Philippi, WV In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18:1-6 Primary Purpose: God uses various means to shape us and mold us for His purposes. Introduction: When I was in 10th grade, I took an art class. We had drawing, painting and scratch board and even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Extended Hands

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a Prescription by the Paramedics, which resulted in the Capture of Five Thousand Converts Triggered The Extension of Three Sets of Hands.

WE NEED TO TALK. The subject I want to highlight as a headline in our little chat is: EXTENDED HANDS. The first 37 verses of Acts 4 shall serve as our Target Text. TEMPLE TACTICS TRIGGERED EXTENDED HANDS! A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 10, 2003

A dying experience

Welcome ....... As Christ our Lord hung there on the cross of Calvary, nails in his hands, nails in his feet, blood gushing from his side, his body in agonzing pain, he took those dying moments to speak with his Father. Four of our Lord’s seven sayings was directed to his Father. Father forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Into Your Hands

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is full text, albeit short. This was part of a Good Friday service covering the sayings of Jesus on the cross.

She was perched on the couch. “Catch me, daddy!” She leaped into my arms. Man, was I scared. My daughter demonstrated faith and trust in me as her dad. She just knew I would catch her. I wasn’t so sure. She has known from very early that I love her and that I have her best interest in mind. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003

A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Russ Houser on Sep 6, 2006

This looks at how to allow yourself to be molded by God into what He wants.

In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2005

The hands of Jesus were always doing something, folding, lifting, healing, holding, reaching forth and being nailed to the cross. This sermon go into what He did and what He expects us to do with the hands He gave us.

Laying on of Hands One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelist is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. (seeing his feet) I was following man, wanting to be like Osborn...I was around powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

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