Sermons on Hands On Method:

God Trains My Hands For Battle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 23, 2018

Today I am talking about spiritually strong hands: hands that carry the Bible to church, hands that hold the Bible painstakingly for hours and read the Bible, hands that stretch out to heaven and pray, hands that help the servants of God, hands that work hard and supports the work of God etc.

God trains my hands for battle 2 Samuel 22:35 "He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” What is the meaning of training? Training is the process of learning the skills that you need for a particular job or activity. I got to go from basics, so that you understand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Praise The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful With Who You Allow To Lay Hands On You. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

It's important to be mindful of who we allow to pray over us, as some individuals may unintentionally or intentionally open doors to negative influences or false beliefs.

The laying of hands is a powerful biblical symbol, used to impart wisdom, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and even healing. However, it is important to understand when and how this practice should be used, lest we misuse it or open ourselves up to harm. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:22

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Protection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon explores God's might in miracles, obedience, and divine protection through the story of Rahab and the spies in Joshua 2:1-7.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to stand before you today, not by my own strength, but by the grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not as individuals, but as a family, a community of believers united by the love of God. We are here to learn, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7

Topics: Saved, Mighty Hand, God

Even There: The Invisible Hand Of God In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Life sometimes takes us into unexpected places — the mountaintop of success or the valley of failure, the dawn of change or the loneliness of distance. In those moments we often ask, “Lord, are You still here?”

EVEN THERE: The Invisible Hand of God in Unlikely Places Text: Psalm 139:7–10 (NIV) “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

We want to look again at the kinds of hands we have. There are all kinds of hands, cold hands, tired hands, full hands, hurting hands, helping hands, holy hands, etc..

God gave us two hands because God has a lot for us to do for Him. The shame of many today is that they will use their hands to provide for themselves, but will not use them to provide for the work of the Lord. Illus: Our hands are very valuable to us, but some hands are more valuable than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

(Thank God I’m Still In His Hands)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 20, 2025

In the text before us The spirit of the Lord drives Jeremiah down to the potter's house. To see a parable in action. A parable in deeds and not in words.

Jeremiah 18:1-6 (KJV) 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Ahead To New Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God’s grace makes us new, freeing us from the past and calling us to live with hope, purpose, and worship in Christ.

Some of us walked in today with a pocket full of yesterdays. Regrets that still ring. Promises we meant to keep. Prayers that feel unanswered. You can almost hear the echo of the past in your soul. But there is Another Voice—steady and kind—that breaks through the static. He says, “Behold, I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-28, Colossians 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-10

Topics: Compassionate Father, Loving Hand

(Section 4) Pentecostal Worship Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Aug 4, 2018

Pentecostal Methods of Worship

PENTECOSTAL WORSHIP What is Worship? Worship occurs 188 times in the Bible Hebrew definition of Worship in Old Testament = 07812 Greek definition of Worship in New Testament = 4352 Scriptures on Worship with bow Scriptures on Worship with falling down on Face to Worship: Why do men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001

Check your lures.

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable Bob was a fisherman. He was a great fisherman. He lived, ate, and breathed fishing. He told everybody about his love for fishing and tried to get everyone involved in fishing. Some tried it and some only listened, but nothing deterred Bob from his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Exegesis Not Eisegesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 5, 2018

Let's diminish bad Bible interpretation in the pulpit.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. I also hope to arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many televangelists and popular Christian writers. Lesson Intro You can give a man a fish or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist