Sermons on Hand Grenade:

Persecution & Growth (Acts 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2025

Do persecution and church growth sometimes go hand in hand?

Does the word of God continue to grow even under sometimes severe persecution? Let’s look at Acts 12. Was James murdered by Herod? Was Peter imprisoned? Are Christians still murdered for their faith in places like Nigeria, North Korea, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, China, India, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Saved

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 21, 2013

This, to me, is one of the saddest incidents in the entire Bible. Looking upon this narrative we can see that this is an example of God reaching out to the sin stained heart of a man to give that man a chance to be saved.

TITLE: ALMOST SAVED SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:19-29 Can I talk to you this morning about the subject – Almost Saved? ALMOST - is a sad word in anybody’s dictionary. It keeps company with expressions like “If Only” and (in the South) “Near ‘Bout’ Almost is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

This verse tells us that the fight we're involved in has been "fixed" -- God has destined us to win no matter how hard the devil fights or how ingenious he is. All we have to do is keep holding onto Jesus and we'll be alright. So fear not!

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE MUMMY 1. Israel is a place where the ground is full of artifacts. Did you hear the other day about the archae-ologist who was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy? 2. After ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 54:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There No God? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God wants us to turn to him in everything.

- I love the true story of a small town in Kentucky which had two churches and a bar owned by a devout and well known atheist. It seems that one night the people from the two churches called a special prayer meeting and spent the whole night praying that the bar would close down. Well, lo and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounding Ourselves In The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

God’s goodness allows us to surrender the fear we have of being open and honest in relationship with Him.

Many have expressed how much they appreciate the testimonies that have been shared in our gatherings. > In hearing the way others have experienced God. we find common process and can gain insight and inspiration… > It’s with that dynamic of gaining insight & inspiration that this morning we begin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Judas Among Us?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009

Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009

This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

“If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Anglican

Seeing Is Believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 26, 2013

At what point did Peter start to sink into the water? The moment he took his eyes off of Jesus and started to think about what was going on around him and the way he was feeling about the situation that he was in! Right?

Seeing is believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!" Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. How many have ever heard the saying, “getting old is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grab Hold Of God's Hand. He Will Pull You Up.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 27, 2011

A short talk given at Corscombe at the end of Walk West Dorset 2011. God speaks our language, and as in an old legend Christ holds out his hand and invites us to grab hold.

Philip Yancey kept a salt water aquarium. He wrote: ‘I [ran] a portable chemical laboratory to monitor the nitrate levels and the ammonia content. I pumped in vitamins, antibiotics, sulpha drugs and enough enzymes to make a rock grow. I filtered the water …and exposed it to ultraviolet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Super: Naturally! A Heart To Pray, Eyes To See And Hands To Heal

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #3: A HEART TO PRAY, EYES TO SEE AND HANDS TO HEAL THE BIG IDEA: If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal. KEY TEXT: Acts 3:1-10 1. A PEOPLE WITH A HEART TO PRAY: “Now Peter and John went up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

After Easter: He Showed Them His Hands And Feet

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2021

The disciples were still in Jerusalem during the evening of Resurrection Day. When the Lord Jesus Christ appeared suddenly, they were terrified! But when they saw His hands and feet, they began to believe HE WAS ALIVE!

Introduction: On Resurrection Day, the Lord Jesus Christ had walked with Cleopas and another disciple from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The Lord not only walked with them, He also explained the Scriptures about Himself to them and shared a meal with them. After this, He vanished out of their sight and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Watching, Praying, Fasting And Putting Your Hand To The Wheel

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 18, 2019

Do not be lazy, neither spiritually nor physically. Be active in prayer and fasting as well as doing what you have to do physically for success. Live a balanced life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 12 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 10th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE TARES* Matthew 13:24-30 King James Version (KJV) 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Charismatic

My Times Are In Thy Hand: Finding Refuge In A World Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 3, 2026

A sermon that calls believers to anchor their lives in God’s sovereign care by trusting Him honestly in suffering and courageously declaring, “My times are in Thy hand.”

Scripture Reading: Psalm 31 (KJV) Introduction: The Storm and the Anchor Good morning, beloved. We gather this morning in a world that often feels like a ship tossed on a raging sea. The winds of anxiety blow hard against us. The waves of uncertainty crash over the deck. We face the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist