Sermons on Hand Of Faith:

What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Israel had some serious problems, and the Lord wanted to take them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the leak more easily. The enormous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

True Values: Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008

True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Pleases, Please

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and, that he is a rewarder, of them that diligently seek him..

Faith That Pleases God….. The parable six blind men and an elephant ◦They came up on a man riding an elephant. ◦They wanted to go back and tell the other villagers what an elephant looked like. ◦All the blind men touched and stroked the elephant. ◦They returned to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

"Joshua's Learning Curve"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 27, 2008

A miracle happens when the Supernational supersedes the natural! Joshua had learned that the God who was standing in the open field with a sword in his hand, is also the same God who sits upon the throne of the universe!

Title: “Joshua’s Learning Curve” Text: (Josh 1:9) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Introduction: Joshua is the commander and chief of the nation of Israel. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remember God's Strong Hand (Exodus 12:51-13:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 16, 2022

God set up all of Israelite life, so it'd be a constant reminder not simply of God, but of God's power. Why?

Let's start today, by reminding ourselves of where we are in Exodus. At this point, Yahweh has killed the firstborn of every Egyptian-- from human, up to cattle. Pharaoh has released God's people from their servitude. And Yahweh gave favor to the Israelites, so that they could ask for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:51, Acts 4:23-31, Exodus 13:1-16

Hard Hearts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 2, 2014

The disciples were confused by the somber assessment of the number of loaves in their hands; I encourage you today to look at His Hands rather than your own! Listen carefully to what I have to say today!

Dalmanutha! Mark 8:10”And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.” Now watch, Jesus had already performed a breath-taking miracle where He multiplied 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes that fed an enormous crowd of more than five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith 2: God Is Faithful So Have Faith In Him Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2013

There may be many different things you have placed your trust in, but do you show a real trust in God in your everyday life?

Our new series is called, “Forward in Faith.” And this morning I want us to spend a few minutes thinking about the What? How? and When? of faith. Faith is a fundamental requirement of life. All of us have faith in something. When you went to bed last night you had faith in the alarm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jun 24, 2008

When Christ’s Disciples reach out to the less fortunate with a hand of compassion they are in fact reaching out to Him.

Lectionary 13 A Matthew 10:40-42 This morning our gospel text concludes the discourse that Jesus gave to His disciples when He commissioned them to continue the ministry that He had begun with the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Two weeks ago the Gospel of Matthew informed us that after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Believes All Things

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 14, 2026

Trust is a tricky business. Trust isn’t easy to come by; once it is lost it isn’t easy to regain. On the one hand, it’s a prerequisite for many worthwhile things. On the other hand, putting your trust in the wrong place often carries a high price.

Alba 1-11-2026 LOVE BELIEVES ALL THINGS I Corinthians 13:7 Pew Researchers keep track of the trust Americans have in their government. Would it surprise you to hear that on average 73% of people trust the government just about always or most of the time. If that sounds confusing to you, that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Parents Faith; A Loving, Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

What extreme would a parent go to for a child. Most of us would say we would go to the most extreme to protect our children. This were we find Moses’ parents. His parents are an excellent example of an unknown married couple who had great faith in God.

Letting your faith do the walking part X Moses’ Parent’s Faith: A Loving, Fearless Faith Hebrews 11:23 Introduction What extreme would a parent go to for a child. Most of us would say we would go to the most extreme to protect our children. This were we find Moses’ parents. His parents are an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 29 - Connected By A Red Cord Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 6, 2023

There was one woman, and her entire family who was saved with just a red cord that she used because her faith was accompanied by works. Let’s learn how our faith and works need to go hand in hand.

When we think about being in bondage we must remember that bondages are not only to addictive habits, but there are numerous other areas of our lives we can be held captive to; some of them could be pride, anger, love for money, friendships or certain unhealthy relationships, social media and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1, Psalm 77:14, Joshua 2:21, Joshua 2:12-13, Joshua 2:18, Proverbs 29:25, James 2:17, Joshua 6:20, Psalm 91:7, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:5, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on May 11, 2008

How to get back to a sure faith.

Our text this evening is the second half of Psalm 73:17-28 if you would like to find your place there… Illustration: (From Speaker’s Sourcebook II by Glenn Ven Eckeren) Perhaps you heard about the church that planned to have the “No Excuse” Sunday Service…. Their advertisement for their “No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Apr 5, 2008

If we feel like the Author in Psalm 73:1-16 we should ask ourselves the question, do I have a shaken faith or sure faith?

Greetings – Thankful to be here Our text this evening is Psalm 73:1-16 Illustration: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unprecedented  faith - "Creating An Environment Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 11, 2026

As we begin our new series on Unprecedented Faith, I believe it’s wise to lay the foundation for creating an environment where our faith can grow and mature as we pursue God's promises. This faith environment is revealed in Joshua’s life and his parting words to the next generation.

Unprecedented  Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LofvjY-O7h8 As we begin our new series on “Unprecedented Faith,” I think it’s wise to set the stage for creating an environment where our faith can grow and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2, Hebrews 10:32, Joshua 21:45, 2 Peter 1:4, Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, 1 John 2:15, James 4:4, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare