Sermons on handicap: showing 16-30 of 1,881

Impart To Your Congregation Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 17, 2018

Don't leave your congregation spiritually hungrybor handicapped. Feed them andimpart to them spiritual gifts from Gid

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IMPART TO YOUR CONGREGATION SPIRITUAL GIFTS Romans 1:10-12 King James Version (KJV) 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Lessons From A Worm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 16, 2007

The Lord Jesus said "I am a worm". The humble worm has many important lessons for us. Handicap, honour, health, home.

Charles Darwin spent his life promoting the wicked theory of evolution. In his final years, however, all this changed. He turned his back on evolution and received Christ as his Saviour (evolutionists do not want people to know this). On one occasion Darwin was speaking about worms. This is what he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

"Tabitha, Get Up" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 29, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome the spiritual handicaps.

Acts 9:36-43 (MSG) 29 April 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Whenever Prayer and the Power of God’s Word is present, there is new life to overcome spiritual handicaps. References: Colossians 3:12-15 (ESV); Acts 12:1-19 (James Killed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You Lord?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 13, 2007

- God is neither handicapped nor weary in the midst of your pain. - Nor is He confused or baffled. - His strength will deliver you - not barely, but mightily

PowerPoint Symbols + New Slide > New transition Fill in the blanks Handout Available ________________________________________________________ + Two brothers were extremely mischievous and their parents were at their wits’ end. So they asked their pastor to talk with the boys. > The pastor sat the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The paradox that Paul proclaims here is that a handicap can be a help. A painful problem can be a powerful promoter of what is good. A weakness can be an asset and a strength

One of the most incredible biographies ever written is that of Robert Babcock. As a young boy he made a bomb out of some powder he found in his father's barn. He had a hard time getting it to go off, but when it finally did, it blew up in his face and he was instantly blinded, and remained so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Yes, Jesus Loves Me!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Nov 1, 2007

I wrote this funeral message for a mentally handicapped adult who was very child-like. It is based on some of the more obscure verses of "Jesus Loves Me."

INTRODUCTION: One of the most familiar Christian songs in the world is “Jesus Loves Me.” Most of us can recall one or two verses, but did you know that the author of the song, Anna Bartlett Warner, originally wrote seven? BODY: As I looked at some of the more obscure verses, I quickly realized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Big Change In A Small Man"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004

In the story of Zacchaeus we see that we may not only have physical, but spiritual handicaps that keep us from seeing Christ. The change in his life was proof of his salvation.

“A Big Change In A Small Man” Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Tell the story of Zach … SONG – “Zaccheus was a wee little man …” Luke 19:1-2 – “Jericho” – Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem … to the cross. Jericho is about 15 miles from Jerusalem. It was a big, rich city. There were 3 tax collection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Office If The Evangelist

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. What we call an evangelist today is really a "Revivalist" Let’s look at a biblical Evangelist.

The Office of the Evangelist Intro.: Apostles are sent to establish order. Prophets speak for God to build up the body. Evangelists declare the good news to the lost Pastors shepherd, lead, protect and feed the sheep Teachers instruct in truth, revealing instruction, guidance, enlightenment, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Ephphatha! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 20, 2020

A man with two severe handicaps--deaf and mute--was brought to Jesus. Take a look at what our Lord did for this man, and what He used to heal him.

Text: Mark 7:31-37, KJV 31 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Born Identity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 10, 2006

Will my baby / child go to heaven if it dies? Can my mentally challenged youngster get saved? As a Pastor I hear the first question a lot. As the parent of a special needs child, I ask the latter question often. What does the Bible say on this subject

Born Identity Jeremiah 1:5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BornIdentity.html Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. I believe that at the moment of conception a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23, Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Weak People

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

All of us have handicaps. Whether emotionally, spiritually, financially, or physically --- but it does not mean that God cannot use us anymore. In fact, God is in the business of using the weak, and make us into people who can do great things.

Introduction: Kyle Maynard was born March 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. His story begins as an 11-year-old that wanted to wrestle and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. After ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul is not knocking the love of the Philippians. Kindergarten love is not bad, but it is no place to level off and be content. A child who does not progress beyond kindergarten is greatly handicapped, and so is the Christian whose love does not abound more and more in knowledge.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Breaking The Marriage Barrier Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 12, 2015

Most married couples have a barrier between them. But they don't even realize it. Thus, they operate with a major handicap. What can be done about it? God only knows. But the walls can come down by the grace of God!

I. Realize your problem – Obvious symptoms. A. Blame - He had an affair; it’s all his fault. I wasn’t supportive, encouraging, etc. B. Denial - Worked hard, good provider, don’t know why? C. Bitter - Saw my father do that, not me! Interpret everything in light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man With The Withered Hand

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Besides that withered hand being a physical handicap, that old withered, shriveled up hand is a type of mankind. Man, in spite of our education, ability, talents, all our 6,000 years of development...we’re still a withered creation because of the fall.

THE MAN WITH THE WITHERED HAND MARK 3:1 6 Read Mark 3:1 6 then Read Matthew 12:11 12 As we look at this story of the man with the shriveled hand, Jesus had just entered the city of Capernaum. He’d been run out of His hometown of Nazareth. The great religious leaders of that town had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Heaven Can Be Harmful To Your Health Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Heaven can be harmful to your health. Any blessing of God can bring with it some handicap or problem because human nature has a tendency to pride that is so strong that if the blessings of life are not balanced off with some kind of burden they can actually lead to evil rather than to good.

For 40 years Rev. William Tennent served as pastor of the historic Presbyterian Church at Freehold, New Jersey. As a young man this pastor experienced a remarkable trance. He was in bad health, and one day while talking with his brother he fainted away and appeared to have died. The doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10