Sermons on Hand Grenade:

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

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Why is it that some churches are flurishing while others are floundering ? IT’S GOD’S HAND ON THEM This sermon looks at what moves God’s hand off of a church, and what must be done to get God’s hand back on a church.

“WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD?” Matt. 13:53-58 Intro: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward you’re in trouble! Why do some churches seem to experience much of God while others….??? -Is it the style of worship??? Trad. vs. Contemp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Up Tired Hands

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Them

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

Let people know how God works. His hand is upon us all the time.

THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS UPON THEM Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. The hand of the Lord is the divine power of the master. With all authority to carry out the commission of Christ to his Church. A. TO DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Hands Be Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

The “Lord of the angel armies” speaks, and says “I am here… you are not alone… I will give you strength – I will strengthen your hands – to finish the task.”

Let Your Hands Be Strong Sept 14, 2008 Zech 8:9-17 Intro: Can you recall a time when you wanted to quit? Throw in the towel, pack up your stuff, and walk away? The situation was hard, you were tired, you felt like you’d had enough, taken enough, worked hard enough, and you were ready to just ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009

How should we respond when life falls apart?

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

You're In Good Hands

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 1, 2011

Discover the desperation of those that would like to kill Jesus and the marks of a true follower as Jesus tells His sheep "you're in good hands."

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “You’re in Good Hands” John 10:22-30 Introduction: The average person will see between 250-300 commercials each day in some form or another. To advertisers this means coming up with an ad that will stick with people. Allstate Insurance came ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: The Invisible Hand @ Work

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on May 1, 2014

Easter isn't an event; it is an experience - of earthquakes, darkness and silence. Around you and within you. All working together for a glorious revelation.....

EASTER: THE INVISIBLE HAND @ WORK Easter: The greatest, the grandest and perhaps the most glorious happening ever recorded in The Bible. And yet, every year, Easter comes and goes; passing by sometimes as an event, meditated on as an ideology and celebrated with much fanfare. However to a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Watcha Got In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 17, 2014

A Fathers Day message about three Judges from Judges 3 that have 3 very important lessons for Fathers.

Expect the Unexpected Series: Leaders, Legends and Losers June 15, 2014 I don’t know if you realize it, but Dad's we’re in a battle. It’s not a physical battle like “The Battle of the Bulge” or a battle in Iraq. But it’s a battle nonetheless. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Clean Hands And Pure Hearts Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

What kind of people will be allowed to enter heaven? Those whose hearts are right with God! Those who have been changed on the inside by their encounters with the living God! Those whose lives reflect the character of Jesus!

Clean Hands and Pure Hearts Context: Jesus has just warned of false teachers/prophets whose hearts would be revealed by the fruit in their lives. He spoke about the inward life as opposed to outward appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7: “The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under God's Mighty Hand Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 13, 2016

You see, the help that we receive from the hand of God comes as a result of our humble hearts being yielded to Him in all things. God helps those who are humble before Him in the manner and time in which He sees fit.

UNDER GOD’S MIGHTY HAND 1 Peter 5:6 THREAD: 1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” The verse we will focus on today is not a difficult verse to read. It is not a difficult verse to understand. The verse we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cut Off The Hand That Sins

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living At The Right Hand Of God!"

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2015

Did you notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure, but it could be that the right hand was thought of as the strong hand, and the right arm the strong arm.

May 1, 2006 "Living at the Right Hand of God!" Psalm 44:1-8 Did you ever notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure; I can only speculate. But it could be that the right hand was thought of as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015

There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene