Sermons on Hand Grenade:

Into Your Hands

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006

Even though Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John differ, in the accounts of Jesus’ passion, the fact that they all agree on is that he died.

INTO YOUR HANDS LUKE 23:44-46 WE HAVE HERE THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, ACCORDING TO LUKE. MATTHEW, MARK, AND JOHN GIVE DIFFERENT LAST WORDS AS HE DIES. EVEN THOUGH THEY DIFFER, THE FACT THEY ALL AGREE ON IS, THAT AFTER THESE WORDS HE DIED. HIS DEATH HAD BEEN FORETOLD THROUGHOUT CHURCH HISTORY, AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

In His Hands

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Oct 24, 2006

A tight sermon on whose hands our salvation is in. . .

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. Eighteen! In order merely to keep food on the table for this big family, the father and head of the household, a goldsmith by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007

The seventh and final in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

Today we will finish up looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

This is just some Biblical examples in which the hand of the Lord was upon His people, and the hand of the Lord that came upon their enemies.

Hand Of The Lord Acts:11:19- 21 The hand of the Lord was with them Every time you see the phrase the hand of the Lord, it will be a reference of 1 of 2 ways 1) Power & presence of God expressed in Judgement 2) Power & presence of God expressed in blessing You will not see the Hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Hands

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Short message on Christmas and Easter

Christmas Hands Luke 2:1-21 Have you ever thought about your hands? They separate us from all animals except the monkeys and apes We have a thumb; others do not With that thumb, we can make and use tools; others cannot Because of tools, we can make and use automobiles, huge buildings and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 27, 2009

We are just clay in the hands of God

IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER Text: Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. (1) THE PRESSURE OF THE HANDS OF GOD AS THE CLAY IS IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Hands

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2009

Communion meditation

1The earth is the LORD’S and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; 2for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. 3Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Unshackled Hands Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 28, 2008

I could quite easily justify not even stopping...But I was reminded that unshackled hands are not concerned about how or why – only that there is a need and I should do something about it.

A well dressed woman was on an African Safari that stopped in a leper hospital. The air was humid and sticky. Flies buzzed in frenzy. The woman noticed a nurse bending toward a patient, attending a leper’s pus-filled sores. The woman said, “I wouldn’t do that for all the money in the world” to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The hands of our Lord speaks of the entire ministry.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- The HANDS OF JESUS JOHN 20:27 Pilot in the ending of John Gospel said, "Behold the man" What a contrast from what John the Baptist said in the beginning of the gospel, "Behold! the Lamb of God." B. We want to BEHOLD THE MAN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Off Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls his disciples and then sends them out to continue his ministry of preaching, teaching, casting out demons and healing.

Matthew 9:35-10:8 “The Hand Off” INTRODUCTION There are times the people image Jesus traveling around Judea and Galilee in something other than the traditional dress of the time. Instead of a loose fitting coat and sandals they picture Jesus clothed in blue tights, with a red cape and a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wounded Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015

An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 26, 2015

If you want God to use you to build His Kingdom, pray things through; think things through; and then follow through.

In the Christian Reader, Glynn Jensen, from Rome, NY, talks about a cold winter day when his entire family was snug in their warm house. Everyone that is, except for their six-year-old Jonathan, who insisted on playing out in the snow. As Glynn walked by an upstairs window, he noticed Jonathan had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2014

God¡¯s hand, if submitted to, will humble us so that God can do His great work in our life. God works in & on our life to transform us into Christ-likeness. This great work is of grace. God grants the grace necessary for spiritual growth to the humble

1 PETER 5: 5-7 [Renewing Hope Series] THE HAND OF GOD [John 13:1-17] The eminent apostle who was called to shepherd the sheep through feeding the sheep is here again about his calling. The preceding verses emphasized the ministry of the shepherd, now this elder shepherd who loved Jesus with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Into His Hands!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2014

You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart!

You don’t need an astute brain to know the will of God, All you need is an yielding/obedient heart! However unusual/unfamiliar/uncomfortable it may be, follow HIM faithfully! Proverbs 3:6 “Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” In order for us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational