Sermons on Hands And Feet Pierced:

Life Is Beautiful!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right. This January marked the thirtieth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2

The Way Described Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 10, 2004

God initially gave man the way, with a free will and we should never set up our free will against the holy will of God. The Everlasting way (eternal life) was in man’s hands from the beginning, and now it is not.

The Way Described John 14:1-6 Introduction Have you ever noticed that in most cities, or towns or villages, there are no roads named after God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? As I begin this “Way to Jerusalem” series, I experienced a number of thoughts concerning roads, streets, paths, alleys, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Galatians 4:4-5, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Witness

Contributed by Darryl Muse on Oct 18, 2000

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Witness…to furnish proof of…to have personal or direct cognizance of …one asked to be present at a transaction ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

The God Of History Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 19, 2008

Israel looked back on their history and sawGod’s hand. We can look back on our lives and se God moving in ways that we did not know at the time. Such hind sight inspires praise and thanksgiving.

Psalm 136:1-26 “The God of History” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful witnesses that we have, as Christians, is a life lived with thankfulness. I believe this is one of the reasons why the Bible is resplendent with exhortations and invitations to be thankful—Psalm 136 being one such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace - No Longer Condemned Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on Aug 22, 2009

After 5 months of being diagnosed with guillain barre syndrome. I have experienced first hand God’s Grace. This is my first sermon after 5 months of absence from the pulpit. The theme GRACE

Grace Galatians 1:3-7 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I marvel that you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6

Denomination: *other

Romans, Part 33 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011

Paul charges the Jews in Rome to show them how much God cares about His creation; even to the point of repeatedly extending His hand of mercy to all that would hear the Gospel, including the obstinate and disobedient.

Romans, Part 33 Romans 10:16-21 Introduction - Each of us has some portion of the Gospel ministry; even today in 2011 -- As Paul writes to the church in Rome, he’s telling them to get out and do it -- He is not sugar coating, but getting them to examine their calling MUCH deeper - We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Disciple Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

What if, literally, you or I had been there first-hand, up-close and personal? Would it change our understanding? Perspective? Convictions? Priorities? Lives? What if, we were there as one of His disciples?

A DISCIPLE 2nd in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, March 28, 2010 AM Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: The Passion is not just about Jesus, His disciples, or the people living in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. It is every bit as much about you and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 8, 2007

Sermon from Matthew 2 dealing with the four prophecies Matthew cites as being fulfilled in that chapter and through seeing God’s hand at work then, we can know He is at work in our lives today.

Sermon-1/7/07-Out of Egypt-Matt. 2:13-23 Read Matt. 2:13-23 OT over 330 prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, so much so that the chances of one person fulfilling all 4 simply by chance are astronomical. They could have only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

Under The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

"This do in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). This inscription placed by the hands of the Master over the Feast of Love might well be made the watchword of our whole Christian life. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"This do in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). This inscription placed by the hands of the Master over the Feast of Love might well be made the watchword of our whole Christian life. The Lord’s Supper is a sort of microcosm, or miniature, of the believer’s life, and over every moment, every word and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: *other

Sacrificial Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 2, 2017

“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.”

Introduction: The best introduction to any book of all the books ever written in the world are found in the simple words “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created everything that man would ever need before He created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ledger

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 10, 2015

Years ago when I was a young banker in Painesville Ohio, we used large leather bound ledgers in which all the accounts were entered by hand. Those ledgers remind me of God's ledgers in heaven.

There is probably no greater summary of God's love ....than that which is found.... in John 3:16. Martin Luther called it ......the miniature gospel. One Sunday school teacher .... kept a copy of this verse in a walnut shell on his desk .....because he was taught as a child..... that John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Dimly Seeing God's Glory Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011

In our study tonight Jesus is drawing to a close His teaching for His disciples. The hour is at hand and His arrest is in the very near future! The disciples have a sense that something is going on, but their spiritual perception is dim and limited.

31 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 33 Peter said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death." 34 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Ps. 119:89~the 1611 Version Verses The Perversions

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 26, 2011

The 1611 King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, guarded and handed down by the Hebrew Scholars, and the Received Text (known as the Textus Receptus, or Byzantine Greek text) preserved by God through Godly men.

PSALMS 119:89 THE 1611 KJ BIBLE VERSES THE PERVERSIONS 2-26-11 I just wonder how many of us have thought about the fact that this year “2011” marks the 400th Anniversary of the 1611 King James Bible, the King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Baptist