Sermons on Handle:

Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

“Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Your Money Or Your Life Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jan 25, 2009

How can we handle money properly? We must set a priority with regard to money, because when the temptations and challenges come it would be too late to decide.

Title: Your Money or Your Life Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled with overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Theme: Money Topic: How to handle money properly Thesis: Since the only way to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 6 - Part 7 - Sweet Baby Jesus Or God Of Judgment? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

We all like the picture of sweet baby Jesus in the manger at Christmas time. But is that the only understanding you have about God - a sanitised easy to handle kind of God?

Genesis 6 - Part 7 - Sweet Baby Jesus or God of Judgment? We all like the picture of sweet baby Jesus in the manger at Christmas time. But is that the only understanding you have about God - a sanitised easy to handle kind of God? We don’t like to think of God destroying mankind. We prefer the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Deadly Virus

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010

Sin is not excused by good works, and unrepentant self-indulgence is destructive. Sexual integrity is not just a private matter; how we handle it will determine what happens with our church.

This has the potential for being the shortest sermon I’ve ever done. At first glance, it seems all I need to do with this text is to praise the church for doing so well, declare myself to be against sin, and wrap it up. The shortest sermon I’ve ever done, and maybe the shortest on record! Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Empowerment Part 5: Kings & Priests Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the final message in a series of sermons on handling finances in a godly way. This message addresses the difference between vision and provision, and how both are important for proper stewardship and feeling fulfilled.

VISION - PRIESTS PROVISION - KINGS * You will function as one or the other * All the time (private life) * But only in the office of one (church) ƒ{ If you are not receiving a paycheck for full-time employment from your church, then you are a king. o I would love to be a king -- here's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - Give Me More Than A Blow-Up Sword! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 25, 2010

The nimble adroitness needed for sword fighting seemed severely limited by the floppy handles and fat blades filled with air, but at least they were safe. High adventure with ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER.

Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - GIVE ME MORE THAN A BLOW-UP SWORD! My youngest grandson had a birthday party not too long back. It was a pirate party so all his mates came dressed in pirate gear - eye-patches, head scarves, etc. At the door we presented every pirate with a plastic blow-up sword, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Response To Crime Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

The Message is part of a sermon series through the book of Exodus. The context of the message comes from Exodus 22 and looks at how God wanted the nation of Israel to handle Crime.

Gods Response to Crime Exodus 22 Today in our country we have an increased prison population and the majority of people who spend time in prison after being released will break the law again and end up back in prison. Statistics tell us that that majority is 75% Crime rates in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-14

Did You Pull Back? Sermon By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 23, 2023

Uriah did not die because he could not handle the intensity of the battle, but he died because of the negligence of those who were supposed to support him in the battle zone.

Did you pull back? In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. In the letter he wrote, “Put Uriah in the front lines where the fighting is the fiercest._Then pull back and leave him exposed so that he’s sure to be killed." 2 Samuel 11:14-15 The word here is "Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 2, 2024

What does the BIble say about anger? Is it okay for a Christian to get angry? How do you deal with issues of anger? 5 Biblical principles to handle anger.

Sermon Illustration: Viscountess Astor (1879-1964), the first woman politician to sit in the British House of Commons had a long-standing feud with Winston Churchill. The following discourse is an extract from one of their many heated debates. Viscountess Astor shouted in anger: “If I were your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, Exodus 20:13, John 2:13-17, Mark 3:5, Ephesians 4:26, Ecclesiastes 7:9, James 1:19, 1 Timothy 2:8, Proverbs 15:1, Psalm 37:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Training Your Kids

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

Kids WILL ask questions, won’t they? How do you handle those times? An examination of principles for training your children when they ask those tough questions.

Daddy, why do we close our eyes when we pray? Why do we pray to God and not to Buddah? Why do we have to go to church? Why do we have to live so different? Why can’t we be like… Every parent has faced them: Those innocent questions from the angelic faces of children -- or sometimes it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Holiness

Sing With Power

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jul 5, 2005

Have you noticed many of God’s people walking around with faces longer than a hoe-handle? People who praise God, don’t sing the blues.

This Psalm was probably composed following the return from captivity in Babylon. Perhaps those returning had it in their hearts to seek vengeance, or maybe they spent too much time dwelling on all the bad things that had happened to them. But God moved upon the writer of this Psalm to tell them to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Angels Fall."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 5, 2007

What happens when something so perfect goes so terribly wrong. The fall is great. Let’s examine how God handled the incident between the angels and ourselves.

Delivered @ Dinsmore Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL AM Worship Program (Free audio upon request) Introduction What a remarkable statement we find according to II Peter 2. Can you imagine the picture in the theater of your mind. Perfect couldn’t describe their existence. The angels that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008

The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Games People Play: Twister

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational