Sermons on Hand Of Faith:

The Potters Hand

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

When a person allows God to mold and make Him, He is a vessel God can use. What we realize that God can change a nation, He surely can work in our lives.

The Potters Hand Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:18 Introduction- Turn to Jeremiah chapter 18, we will be looking at the illustration of the Potter and the clay and seeing what God will be telling us this morning. 18:1- “This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord. Go down to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Use Of Hands

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 27, 2000

It is amazing what we can do for someone, in the Name of Jesus, if we are willing to just offer a hand.

The Use of Hands Acts 3:1-10 3:1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

Hands Touching Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2008

Ordination sermon for new deacons. God’s gifts are not found in timidity, but in the power to encourage, the touch of love, and the skill of self-discipline, all symbolized in the laying on of hands.

Of all the ways we can use our hands, none is more authentically human than touching. Touching, not grasping, for some of the apes can do that too. Touching, not hitting, for that is a perversion of our humanity. Touching, not taking, for that is part of our fallen nature. We are most human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Helping Hands

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016

A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hands Holding Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008

For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2015

This sermon looks at the final words of Jesus. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. At his death: 1. Jesus Died PRAYING to God 2. Jesus Died TRUSTING God 3. Jesus Died SUBMITTING to God

Into Your Hands This morning we have come to the last of the seven sayings of Jesus as He was hanging on the cross. These were the last words that Jesus spoke before He died. These last words were a prayer to His Father. Follow along with me as I read our text this morning: It was now about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invisible Hand

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 11, 2002

A sermon on the providence of God as seen in the life of Joseph.

Providence. The word comes from the Latin, providentia. Pro means “before” or “ahead of time”; videntia is from videre, meaning “to see,” from which we get our word “video.” Put them together, and you have “seeing ahead of time,” which is what God does. He sees the events of life ahead of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Destiny Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 6, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020 Series #54 / Luke 19:28 – 44 Intro Let me begin by asking you to consider this question: Which is ultimate… disorder or order? (Do you exist merely amidst a material world without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Messageto all

The HANDS of Jesus John 13:3 “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;” Intro These hands had hung the sun, moon, and the stars. These hands created Adam & Eve These hands threw fire and brimstone and Sodom & ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness