Sermons on Gods Hand:

Hand Him Your Heart

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

God seeks not our money but our hearts—surrendered lives whose joyful generosity springs from grace, proving that sanctification transforms every part of us.

Proverbs 23:26 > “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” That single verse is a tender invitation. God doesn’t demand—He asks. He reaches out His hand and says, “Give Me your heart.” Not your résumé, not your reputation, not your records of what you’ve given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Acts 4:32, Isaiah 1:16-18, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#15 Understanding Love: Sweat And Dirty Hands?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2016

To understand love we must go beyond human logic and realize the lesson that sometimes all we can do is DIG THE WELL AGAIN. We also consider all the tears and sweat that Nehemiah invested to rebuild God's church and walls.

#16 LOVE UNDERSTANDS: SWEAT AND DIRTY HANDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What a strange text about understanding love? Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) Without oxen a stable stays clean, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Whose Hand Froze

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2016

Do we aspire to be numbered with the warriors of God? To be listed as combatants in the spiritual battles that shaped their times? There is a roll being written of heroes who are willing to attempt things for Christ. Will you be on it?

THE MAN WHOSE HAND FROZE 2 Samuel 23:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE EVIL DENTIST 1. Reuben has a terrible toothache and went to see Dr. Khan, the corner dentist. After looking at the tooth, Dr. Khan said, "I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but the tooth is badly decayed and can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Shall Make It

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

God hand-picks one man Joshua and said that he will ‘cause’ Israel to inherit the promised land. That’s something!

You shall make it Deuteronomy 1:38” Joshua the son of Nun, who stands before you, he shall go in there. Encourage him, for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. “ Though I had read the above scripture many, many times during my walk with God, yet that particular day, when I sat there in my ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Your Hands Hurt?

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 23, 2011

Eleazer fought for God and David against the Philistines until his hands were sore. Do we 'fight the good fight' with ALL our might, not to get saved, but because we are?

2nd Samuel 23 verses 8-12 The First book of Kings records that Eleazer was one of the three mighty men who fought for David against the Philistines. Scripture records how Eleazer was with David when they taunted the Philistines who had gathered at Pas Dammim for battle against the Hebrews, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Hands Or Clean Heart? Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 10, 2012

In this passage, Jesus is dealing with very religious people who allowed their traditions replace the authority of God’s Word. Jesus is not impressed with religious ritual or tradition, rather He is concerned with the condition of our hearts.

The Gospel of Mark #18 – “Clean Hands or Clean Heart?” Mark 7:1-23 Intro – 1. ILL – A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001

The Word of God calls Jabez more honorable than his brothers. Why? – Because he prayed a prayer that got God’s attention.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chr 4:9-10 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In The Hands Of The Potter."

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 6, 2025

We’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His purpose.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Helps Those... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

82% of Americans said they believed "God helps those who help themselves" was from Scripture, but Jabez never believed that...

OPEN: During the 1st Persian Gulf War, one of our soldiers (who was assigned to Saudi Arabia) told of how his three-year-old son, Christopher, reacted to his leaving. The boy grabbed hold of his leg and pleaded with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 1 Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 17, 2023

This series on the Hand of God is based on Acts 11:21. In this sermon we look at the life of David to see how and why the hand of the Lord was so powerfully manifested in his life.

Hand of God Sermon #1 Chosen by God Acts 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We know that the Lord wills to save everyone and if the hand of the Lord will be with us, then through us many will come to the saving knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 16:1, Psalm 89:20-21, 1 Samuel 16:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Samuel 17:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Wrath

Contributed by Dennis King on May 17, 2022

Have you ever thought about how many people have been killed by God? How many Old and New Testament characters did something so egregiously sinful that the Almighty deemed it necessary to straightaway cause or allow the penalty of death to be invoked?

Have you ever thought about how many people have been killed by God? How many Old and New Testament characters did something so egregiously sinful that the Almighty deemed it necessary to straightaway cause or allow the penalty of death to be invoked? Yahweh, our LORD, our God, was and still is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:32-36, Deuteronomy 32:35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Will Be Done

Contributed by Nikki Shipley on Oct 18, 2000

We must put all in the hands of God.

We must put all in the hands of God. We need to wait for God’s timing and not try to make things work to our convenience or in our timing. We find God’s timing and His will in our lives by reading and studying his word and by setting a special time aside to be in his presence minus the world around ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Looking Ahead To New Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God’s grace makes us new, freeing us from the past and calling us to live with hope, purpose, and worship in Christ.

Some of us walked in today with a pocket full of yesterdays. Regrets that still ring. Promises we meant to keep. Prayers that feel unanswered. You can almost hear the echo of the past in your soul. But there is Another Voice—steady and kind—that breaks through the static. He says, “Behold, I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-28, Colossians 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-10

Topics: Compassionate Father, Loving Hand