Sermons on Cutting Off The Hand:

Are You Born Again; Prove It To Me!!!

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2014

I dislike the term “born again”; being asked regularly; I mean, just how do you answer this question? I personally find it intimidating and off putting, but I don’t disagree with the logic nor the reasons why it is done, and I will now tell you why.

Word Count: 2655 Genesis 12:1-4a Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 Psalm 121 Prayer. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit let these words bring honour to you so that your will may be known and understood. Amen. Summary: I dislike the term “born again”; being asked ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Lashed To The Mast - Standing Firm Amidst The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

The world sings a siren song that will lure the unwary away from the life they can have in Jesus. What can we do so we don't fall off the path? The psalmist says, "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Lashed to the Mast – Standing Firm Admist the Storms of Life Philippians 3:12-4:1 Do we have any readers here this morning? People who love to read? I love to read! Reading became a passion of mine at a fairly young age. I was thrilled to discover new worlds in which my imagination was ...read more

Denomination: *other

God Uses Small Things

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Have you ever seen a mustard seed? Look. See how tiny these seeds are? These are from the area where Jesus lived. They are the smallest seeds I have ever seen. A mustard seed is so small that if you were holding one in your hand and dropped it on the ground, you might not be able to find it.

Parable of the Mustard Seed Mark 4:30-32 Living Bible (TLB) 30 Jesus asked, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story shall I use to illustrate it? 31-32. It is like a tiny mustard seed! Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, yet it grows to become one of the largest of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus As He Now Is: The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2010

When we talk about Christ being exalted at the Father's right hand, most of us have a pretty feeble picture in our minds; yet we do not serve a tired and shy Messiah who is but a man; we serve the Son of Man Who is the Son of God.

Jesus As He NOW Is: The Glorified Christ (Revelation 1:12-16) 1. What is your Jesus like? 2. Weak Jesus or strong Jesus? Is He kind or nice, or both? Does He get angry? Is He a victim to our choices? Is He both man and God, or something less? 3. If you saw His face as it now is, would you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Grace To Nineveh

Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005

We don’t like our enemies receiving mercy, but God is gracious to all who repent.

Jonah 3 When we read of the prophet Jonah many of us go away thinking, “what a fool!” What a selfish fool!” But what many of us don’t realise is that our reaction to the prospect of our enemies getting away with it is exactly the same as Jonah’s. There was one kid in my class at primary school ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Apostasy: The Sin Of Judas And It’s Reality Today Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 6, 2024

Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. God talks a lot about apostasy and even allows Judas to become an illustration of it. What does God say about apostasy?

Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. In Matthew 24: 10-12 Jesus told us that it is what we should expect to as the world moves into its final chapters. He said: “At that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Realizing God’s Hope In The Midst Of Chaos And Despair

Contributed by Eddie Madrigal on Dec 18, 2012

This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how God in the midst of darkness and despair, He still has you in the palm of His hand – so that no matter what may happen in life, you are still the one He created for the sake of encouraging others.

SERMON ON HOPE Title: Realizing God’s Hope in the Midst of Chaos and Despair For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 DESCRIPTION This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am Unchanging Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 23, 2021

While everything around us changes and the rate of change accelerates to warp speed, in the center of it all is and will be our Almighty God who never changes. In a world of change and decay, take hold of God’s unchanging hand. “Deus sempre idem” … God is always the same.

You all know what this is, I hope. [Hold up my laptop.] Yep … it’s a laptop … a computer. It has an Intel Pentium NB 3540 processor … whatever that is. It has four gigabytes of RAM. It has 500 gigabytes of memory on the hard drive. Anyone here know what a “gigabyte” is? A “gigabyte” is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:25-28, Isaiah 46:10-11, Ezekiel 24:14

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Is Distant -Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 28, 2025

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

It's All About Faith #2 Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Apr 9, 2013

We will always experience the pressure that comes from circumstantial adversity because it’s the only way Satan can move you off the Word of God, the will of God, and out of the blessing of God. If he can’t do something to change your faith, then you’re m

A. According to Romans 12:3, God has given every man “the” measure of faith—a capacity to receive the Lord. Once you are saved, you can grow that measure of faith up: first, by accepting the Bible as a revelation of God’s Word and the divine and final authority in your life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Donkey And God’s Correction

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer handing him the reins.

1. Numbers 22:1-12 2. Numbers 22: 21-24 Psalm 141 Illustration A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-24, Numbers 22:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss The Target

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Hosea 7:16 NLT “They look everywhere except to heaven, to the Most High. They are like a crooked bow that always misses its target.” The problem is we have our aim at the wrong target. Our aim is off. “If you are aiming for nothing, you’ve already hit

Don’t Miss the Target! What are you aiming for? Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship 10-26-03 Hosea 7:16 NLT “They look everywhere except to heaven, to the Most High. They are like a crooked bow that always misses its target.” The problem is we have our aim at the wrong target. Our aim is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:16, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational