Sermons on Hands Up:

Father, Into Your Hands / Padre En Tus Manos

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 8, 2009

Good Friday: Jesus gave up his Spirit to his heavenly Father. He endured suffering and death as payment for our sin. Viernes Santo: Jesús entrego su Espíritu a su Padre Celestial. Paso por sufrimiento y muerte para pagar por nuestros pecados.

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” - The last words of Jesus on the Cross. Were they simply an expression of relief? - A cry of deliverance? Was Jesus simply saying that the horrendous ordeal He had endured is now, at last, over and that he was ready to let go of this earthly life? After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We Playing The Role Of The Victim?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

Many comed to the table crushed and broken... They play this hand of being a victim until the victim spirit in turn crushes the individual. Get up and press on...

ARE WE PLAYING THE ROLE OF VICTIM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IT IS EASY TO DEVELOP AND FEED A VICTIM SPIRIT... ONCE WE ACCEPT THE WORDS, ATTITUDES, AND DEVELOP A THOIUGHT PATTERN... WE CAN FALL INTO THE TRAP... I AM A VICTIM... THE WORLD OWES ME... A. There was a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ascension Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2024

Jesus was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

ASCENSION DAY. Mark 16:14-20. Jesus appeared to the eleven, and “upbraided them with their UNBELIEF” because they “BELIEVED NOT” them which had seen Him after He was risen (Mark 16:14; cf. Luke 24:36-43). The passage fast-forwards to the Great Commission (Mark 16:15; cf. Matthew 28:19; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Got This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2022

When situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement we will often say cheer up God’s got this acting like it is the catch all fix all statement, that is not true according to the Bible.

“God’s Got This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - So many times when situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement. If a person is depressed, we will often say cheer up God’s got this. If they are facing a sickness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

When You’re Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2024

In the middle of our troubles, when it looks like God is nowhere around – God is at work. His hand will soon materialize. His fingerprints are about to appear. Have faith in God!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Pastor's wife walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Hunting flies" He responded. "Oh. Killing any?" She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Never Again List

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

There are some things that I don't ever want to do again.

ROMANS 8:28 “MY NEVER AGAIN LIST” A) God works all things out for those who love Him. * Nothing could assure the believer any more than God working all things out for his good. * There are several things in our text that I want to really expound on ....... B) First: The words “all things” go ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New Temple PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' authority and challenges believers to question their own systems, striving to be faithful followers rather than passive observers.

Dear beloved, there is a warmth in our gathering today, isn't there? A sense of unity, a shared understanding that we are all here to partake in the divine banquet of God's word, to be nourished and filled, to be challenged and changed. It is in this spirit of shared anticipation that we approach ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Christ, Shakes, Up

Shake It Off And Step Up!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

When life seems unfair and hopeless, use the story of the donkey, shake it off and step up!

SHAKE IT OFF By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: BUT DAVID ENECOURAGED HIMSELF IN THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-3, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renew As An Eagle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find strength in God amidst life's battles, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and actively spread the Gospel.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers but as family, bound by the love of Jesus Christ. It is indeed a joy to see each one of you here today, for we are not just congregants, we are comrades, standing shoulder to shoulder on the battlefield of life. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Topics: Never Give Up

Persistence In Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024

This sermon encourages persistent prayer, emphasizing faith in God's perfect timing and the transformative power of communicating with the Almighty.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of saints, where we seek to draw closer to our Heavenly Father and deepen our understanding of His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, drawn by the irresistible love of God, comes with a heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Never Give Up

Move Forward, Dont Back Up Or Give Up!!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 9, 2004

Learn how to move forward to your God given destiny.

Exodus 14:10-28 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Messed Up… But God Cleaned Me Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

God’s mercy meets us in our deepest failures, offering forgiveness, cleansing, and restoration when we honestly confess and turn to Him with humble hearts.

If you’ve ever sat in the quiet and felt the ache of regret—the kind that whispers, “How did I end up here?”—you’re in good company. If you’ve replayed a conversation you can’t unsay, a click you can’t undo, a glance that went too far, a promise you didn’t keep, you’re not alone. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Topics: Sin, Confession

We Hung Up! Hang Up And Count To Three?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2022

How easy is it to just HANG UP on life? Israel hung their instruments of praise of because of hard times.

WE HUNG UP! Hang up and count to three? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE MYTH OF THE THORN BIRD? There is a legend about a bird that only sings once in its life. The legend of the THORN BIRD’S SONG is the sweetest song ever sang on this earth. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4, Job 35:10, Acts 16:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 4, 2005

The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Down In The Dumps Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The best of men and women, and the wisest, and most gifted, and most used of God, find themselves going to the dumps.

A midwestern pastor was cleaning out his garage. He was planning to haul the rubbish to the dump. His two sons were excited about this, because they considered the dump the happy hunting ground. Only those who have ever found an exciting piece of junk there can fully appreciate their feelings. ...read more