Sermons on Hand Washing:

A God-Led People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2015

After weeks of study and planning, the leadership of our congregation is launching our Vision and Mission statements to the congregation. This boils down to: Being God-Led; Outreach-Centered; and Church Equipping. This lesson deals with the first aspect.

1. Pioneering Vision About 350 years ago a group of immigrants landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, That You Would Bless Me!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 20, 2019

It appears that Jabez came from a dysfunctional family, with a mother who tried to lay a guilt-trip upon her son, and a father who is not even mentioned in Israel's genealogy list.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER, RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 ILL. During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 12:2, Psalm 37:23-25, Genesis 6:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Surely The Arm Of The Lord Is Not Too Short To Save …"

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 6, 2018

God is able to do anything for us; It is our sins that separate us from Him, but if we repent, His hands are not too short that He cannot save us.

This teaching is based on my understanding of Isaiah 59:1from the Spirit of God. Depending on the translation you use, the word 'Surely' may mean: Certainly; Listen; Behold; See; Look; etc. Speaking of the arm of the Lord, it is the power of God. We hear God saying to Moses in Num. 11:23 that His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021

According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Our King Jesus Ascends Into Heaven Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

As Jesus ascends to heaven he blesses the disciples. This blessing is the sign of the many benefits which the ascension of Jesus gives to us.

Message Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11 Our King Jesus Ascends into Heaven Let’s start straight away by reading the last few verses of Luke. Luke 24:50-53 We don’t really get indications of when this took place or the full extent of what happened when Jesus went to heaven. Indeed, we could almost be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Under The Wings Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023

Psalm 91:11 is like a beacon of hope, a reminder of God's divine protection.

"Visionary View: Under the Wings of Angels" Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore a powerful promise found in Psalm 91:11 from the New Living Translation of the Bible: "For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." This verse is like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 10, 2024

Overcoming fear and allowing our faith to supersede fear opens the door to see the finger of God at work around us. Growing our faith will enable us to see the glory of God in a godless society!

Sermon: Moses’ part 2 Thesis part 1: Moses saw the invisible God and it empowered him to persevere through anything and He heard God say, “What is in your hand?” He looked at the staff in his hand and God used that staff to deliver the people of Israel from slavery and bondage! God used that staff ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29, Exodus 4:2, Exodus 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Got This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2022

When situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement we will often say cheer up God’s got this acting like it is the catch all fix all statement, that is not true according to the Bible.

“God’s Got This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - So many times when situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement. If a person is depressed, we will often say cheer up God’s got this. If they are facing a sickness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Meaning Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

Jesus’ coming as a servant is highlighted in his washing the disciples feet at the last supper

Well, it’s the day before Christmas. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son who came to live among us. As the first chapter of John tells us: (John 1:14 NRSV) "the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

Resisting Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this message, part 14 in the series Love Never Dies, Dave sees in Peter's resistance to Christ washing his feet a resistance that we all have to receiving grace and love.

Resisting Grace Love Never Dies, prt. 14 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 11, 2010 The longer I do counseling and the more I come to learn about people, the more I believe that what is most deeply wrong with us as human beings is that we chronically resist grace. We chronically turn ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Covid-19 A Message To The People Of God. The Place, The Promise, The Victory

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 22, 2020

Currently we are facing unprecedented times. The entire planet is facing a Pandemic called “COVID-19” or aka the Coronavirus. Fear, uncertainty, panic and desperation is spreading faster than the virus itself. States have been put on lock down and people are being told to shelter in place.

COVID-19 “A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD” The Place, The Promise, The Victory. OPENING:- Currently we are facing unprecedented times. The entire planet is facing a Pandemic called “COVID-19” or aka the Coronavirus. Fear, uncertainty, panic and desperation is spreading faster than the virus ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Touch Not My Anointed!

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

God has always placed a divine covering over His anointed ones—those He has set apart for His purpose. From the patriarchs to the prophets, and now to every believer in Christ, God's protection remains steadfast.

TOUCH NOT MY ANOINTED! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 105:15 "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm." Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 16:22, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 2:8, Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 2:23-24 INTRODUCTION: God has always placed a divine covering over ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:15, 1 Chronicles 16:22, Isaiah 54:17, Zechariah 2:8, Romans 8:31, 2 Kings 2:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jabez The Power Of His Touch Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

Having God's Hand on your life.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 READ TEXT “that Your hand would be with me,” Figuratively the hand of God signifies favor and power in the Bible.But this word hand and prayer means so much more than that. As we have been studying and praying the prayer of Jabez as a church family my hope is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer...but Finally

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Mar 20, 2008

Realize WHOSE HANDS we’re really in and know who’s hands we’re RETURNING TO and those are the TENDER HANDS OF The FATHER!

“No longer … but..Finally…” Sub title “Into thy Hands” Luke 23:46 Tradition teaches us these are his last two words he spoke. In honoring such, right here I must say “it is finished!” “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” These are the last two utterances spoken here by Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Understand What I Have Done For You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Feb 27, 2004

We learn the spiritual meaning behind Jesus washing his disciples feet.

LENT MIDWEEK 1 - 2004 “Do You Understand What I Have Done for You?” Text: John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. Dear Christian Friends, Today we enter the season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12

Denomination: Lutheran