Sermons on God Is Close At Hand:

God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand"   There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Michael Richardson on Jul 28, 2007

Why most churches and individuals miss the power of God in their lives.

Matt. 13:53-58 WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD INTRO: ***A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Givers In The Hands Of A Loving God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006

Believers can exercise giving that truly pleases God.

Givers in the Hands of a Loving God 1 Chron. 21:18-25 Jan. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A B David was feeling pretty full of himself in later years & called for a census so he could brag about the size of the nation he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Is In Your Hands

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 3, 2014

Gives seven helps that will lead you to happiness

“Happiness is in Your Hands” August 3, 2014 I believe that God is a happy God. He is a joyful God. I believe heaven is filled with love and laughter. Angels are singing; saints are shouting in joy; there is a euphoria that we can only dream about. This is the destiny of the Child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Diligent Hands Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2023

God created every one with a single agenda of enjoying the life. Our members of the body if utilised properly, we can enjoy the life. Diligent hands leads to prosperity and authority. The relationship with God is more important to enjoy the life.

Proverbs 12:11-28 Diligent hands Greetings: THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. Illustration: One parrot was caught from a forest. It was kept in a cage. She was given food. One day the hunter went to the. He went to the Forest and asked the parrot what message she would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:12-28

Denomination: Methodist

Though Hand Join In Hand

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

Though hand join in hand means no matter how tight the cooperation may be, no matter how smart they are, no matter how cleverly they are concealed, no matter the walls they have built, no matter their technique of hiding, no matter the kind of meeting the

The title of our message this week is, “Though hand join in hand.” I would like you to read it very carefully because it addresses the root of man’s problem and the reason why many people are going through one ordeal or another. Proverbs 11:21 says, “Though hand join in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Work! Our Hands!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

Seeing that today is Father’s Day, I’m going to share with you the greatest story ever told—it is a story about a Father’s Love!

Sermon for Matthew 9:35-10:8 Father’s Day 2008 The new ELCA motto or slogan is God’s Work! Our Hands! Through God, through the Spirit our Hands are to care for this glorious creation and one another. God’s Work! Our Hands! Seeing that today is Father’s Day, I’m going to share with you the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Losing Track Of God Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 10, 2025

Sometimes God does such unexpected things that we get confused and frustrated with him.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Gods Hand In Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 4 of series on Ruth

GODS HAND IN OUR REDEMPTION Ruth, Part 4 This is the last week of our series on the book of Ruth. Lets do a little review, for those of you who may have missed a week. The story takes place in the time of the Judges, which is a dark period of Israel’s history, about a thousand years ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hand Of God In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2012

1. God’s shakes us awake (vs. 1-3). 2. God’s steers our paths (vs. 4-5). 3. God shames the proud (vs. 6-11). 4. God saves His people (vs. 10-11). 5. God scares His enemies (vs. 12-14).

For Such a Time as This Part 6: The Hand of God in our Lives Esther 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We are studying the dramatic story of a Jewish woman who was born about 500 years before Christ, and became a great hero for her people. Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2015

This sermon looks at the final words of Jesus. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. At his death: 1. Jesus Died PRAYING to God 2. Jesus Died TRUSTING God 3. Jesus Died SUBMITTING to God

Into Your Hands This morning we have come to the last of the seven sayings of Jesus as He was hanging on the cross. These were the last words that Jesus spoke before He died. These last words were a prayer to His Father. Follow along with me as I read our text this morning: It was now about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rod Of God In The Hand Of Man

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2019

The Rod of Moses, a seemingly common piece of wood, became the instrument of power to overthrow nations and part oceans. The Name of Jesus also seems a common name, but is invested with power to save and deliver.

THE ROD OF GOD IN THE HAND OF MAN Exodus 3 & 4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW THEY HANDLED DONATIONS 1. A rabbi, a priest, and a pastor were discussing what they do with donations. 2. The pastor said that he drew a circle on the floor, threw the money up in the air, and whatever landed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Weapon In The Hands Of God's Man

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

A sermon on the story of Eleazar, the son of Dodo.

READ: 2 Samuel 23:91-0. What an inspiring story we find tucked away here in these couple of verses in 2 Samuel 23. The story of ELEAZAR; one of King David’s “mighty men”. A number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David are recorded for us her in 2 Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Hand In The Land-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

2 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-II—Joshua 5:1 Attention: Husband & wife loading car in preparation for lengthy fishing trip/Husband keeps looking amorously at wife/Felt uncomfortable because it seemed out of place/kept telling her, ‘Honey, I love you”/Getting in her way as she was getting ready/Finally she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Hand In The Critical Moment Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2025

There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and the path forward unclear. However, it is in these very moments that God’s hand of deliverance is most evident.

Title: GOD’S HAND IN THE CRITICAL MOMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:21-22 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when we face challenges that seem insurmountable—critical moments where the outcome seems uncertain and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-22, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God