Sermons on Empty Handed:

A Crumb From His Hand Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Feb 12, 2019

Does anybody in this room have a need in your life? I suspect that everyone under the sound of my voice has many needs.

Matthew 15:21-28 21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23But he answered her not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Matters In God's Hands Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 6, 2023

Be Still. This phrase is derived from the Hebrew word "Rapha" which means “to be weak, to let go, to release.” Essentially, it means surrender.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART IV *Columnist:* Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

"the Sound Of Breakthrough Is In Your Hands."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 30, 2024

Achieving a breakthrough in your life may seem daunting, but the truth is, it's closer than you think; it's in your hands. As a child of God, you can take control of your future, and transform your life. Remember that some are getting their breakthrough watching how you go through.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Exodus 15:6) "Thy right hand, 0 Lord, is become glorious in power:" (1 Kings 17:1) “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, James 5:7, Exodus 15:6, 1 Kings 18:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking God’s Face, Not Just His Hand Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

Seeking God’s face means pursuing a deeper relationship with Him, desiring His presence, and understanding His character rather than merely asking for His blessings.

SEEKING GOD’S FACE, NOT JUST HIS HAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:8 “When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek." (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-15 Matthew 6:33 James 4:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 Jeremiah 29:13 Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:8, Exodus 33:14-15, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Your Hand Be Upon Me! (Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on the Power of God’s Presence and Guidance.

LET YOUR HAND BE UPON ME! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025

This sermon grew out of my meditation on a difficult day.

“Held in His Hands: Finding Grace in Our Finiteness” Text: Psalm 103:13–18 (CSB) Introduction – When We Hit the Wall You ever have one of those days where everything just seems to catch up to you? Where your body aches, your nerves fray, and you suddenly realize… you’re human. Finite. Fragile. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Topic- When It`s Out Of Your Hands

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 4, 2025

Have you ever been at a point in life where you didn't know what to do because there was absolutely nothing you could do?

TOPIC- WHEN IT`S OUT OF YOUR HANDS Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Very briefly if I could get a Baptist amen – A Methodist nod and a sanctified Church hallelujah I want to reason with you on the thought (WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Drained" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 15, 2015

This is the first in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Drained” #1 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 Today, we start a new series that will lead us into RESURRECTION SUNDAY! EMPTY! (Allow me to set the foundation for all that I believe God wants to say to us.) I have been contemplating and praying about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Other

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Thirsting For?

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 4, 2023

Jesus knows every person is thirsty, that every human being has an emptiness in their life that can only be satisfied by the life that God offers.

We are continuing in our sermon series from the book of John and today we have come to the passage in John 7:37-41. Jesus was at the Feast of Booths - a joyful annual celebration where God’s people came together to thank Him for providing them with the current harvest and also to commemorate God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking People Want To Know Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Sermon examines 3 mysteries in life that are significant for all humans, and are springboards for evangelism. This message came in answer to the question: How do you evangelize someone who does not believe the Bible.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-14 12/18/16 Intro Last week we used a simple, little tool called The 4 Spiritual Laws to talk about evangelism. In that booklet were scriptures that we can share with non-Christians to help them understand the way of salvation. At the end of that message, Diana asked an astute ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:14-15, Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, 1 Corinthians 15:32, Ecclesiastes 4:1-3, Ecclesiastes 12:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Proofs For The Resurrection Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

Why is it important to consider proofs for the resurrection of Christ? Because if there is no resurrection, our preaching is empty and your faith is empty.

PROOFS FOR THE RESURRECTION OPENING TEXT: “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you--unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other