Sermons on Hands Off:

Off Course, Of Course

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 12, 2021

How often do we make our plans only to find out God has something else in mind?

1. “He Leadeth Me” 2. Jeremiah 29:10-14 10 “For thus says the LORD: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare[b] and not for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw Off Hindrances

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2022

Many things are hindrances to our life, spiritual growth, and focus. Unless we throw off hindrances, we are not going to hit the final goal. Usually many start a good start but never ended joyfully.

Throw off Hindrances, Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: Some of us are waiting for this Lent. This season helps us to come closer to the WORD, rectify some of our DEEDs and help grow in Christ. We hope to celebrate the resurrection day (Commonly called Easter) to bring new life, energy, grace along ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Put Off & Put On Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

We all have ideas and ideals of how things are and how they should be that have been shaped by our experience and our world. Paul is saying we need to look away from the world to develop new values and thoughts based on God's values.

Ephesians 4:17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-23

Denomination: *other

Putting Off And Putting On Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

This message taken from chapter 5 of my published book, "Our Spiritual Walk" deals with the preparations we make for our daily spiritual walk in Christ.

Our Spiritual Walk #3 Putting off and Putting on Ephesians 4:22-24 CHCC – June 22, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last few years, I have developed a habit of taking at least a 30 minute walk almost every morning. Sometimes I will use a treadmill we have set up in our bedroom and watch Andy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Off The Chart” Egos Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2022

Isaiah prophetically recalls the fall of Lucifer while addressing God’s judgment upon Babylon. Lucifer, whose name would be changed to Satan (“the adversary”) is conceptually linked to the arrogance of the King of Babylon.

“Off the Chart” Egos Isaiah 14:3-20 1. Today’s joke is short, but one of my funnier jokes. I think I shared it last in 2005. Here goes. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:3-20, Ezekiel 28:11-15, Luke 10:17-20, Revelation 12:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take The Limits Off PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the power of even a small amount of faith, the benefits of having great faith, and the dangers of unbelief.

Good morning, church family. Our message today rests on the solid foundation of Matthew 17:20, where Jesus tells his disciples, "He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Topics: Growing Faith

Whose Hands?

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Aug 20, 2001

Our hands are gifts from God to used for His glory and purposes.

Whose Hands? Psalm 8:3-6 About a year ago I received an email entitled "Whose Hands". This is how it read: A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. In Michael Jordan’s hands it’s worth about $33 million. It depends upon whose hands it’s in. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Hand Of God

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon deals with some implications of placing our lives fully and completely in God’s hands.

Into the Hand of God, Ex. 14:10-28, 11-4-01, AM EBBC Intro. A careful study of the life of Moses reveals how that he had to trust God throughout the entire ordeal of leading God’s people the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. What it required was that he place himself totally and completely in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-28

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002

We must be open to God’s Hand in order to fully experience His Spirit and power.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Prayer of Jabez (#3) June 9, 2002 I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to talk to answering machines. Even when you just wanted to say hello, answering machines can leave you speechless. At the same time, it’s fun to listen to unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by David Swensen on May 3, 2002

It is interesting how people leave this life. Some scream, plead and curse. Others go confessing, some go stoically waiting for the inescapable. Most go with fear and hopelessness. Certainly not the case with our Lord and it need not be with us.

Dr. Edward Wilson was the famous British doctor who went with Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic. In 1891 as an undergraduate at Cambridge University he was nicknamed “Bill the Cynic.” He was argumentative, disagreeable and he had a sharp, bitter, nasty tongue. Writing to a friend he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003

A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2005

The hands of Jesus were always doing something, folding, lifting, healing, holding, reaching forth and being nailed to the cross. This sermon go into what He did and what He expects us to do with the hands He gave us.

Laying on of Hands One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelist is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. (seeing his feet) I was following man, wanting to be like Osborn...I was around powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20