Sermons on Laying Hands:

Test: Watching People: Ready To Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2020

Come let us reason, it is not wise to watch other people and then throw up our hands and quit. Frustration is a faith killer.

TEST: I AM AN READY TO QUIT… FRUSTRATION… WATCHING PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a towel, discuss Roberto Duran’s most famous fight was against Sugar Ray Leonard. Roberto threw in the towel and quit early in the fight? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?) How easy can our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Psalm 73:1-28, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Offend My Children, Or Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2021

Even as Jesus suffered offense at the hands of others, every Christian shall likewise suffer. How we respond to this offense is important.

Don't Offend MY Children, or Else! Mark 9:38-50 It is a bit odd that this week’s gospel text from the lectionary begins with John’s response to what Jesus had just said. It is poor practice to start in the middle of a paragraph. Before we can analyze this text, we need to ask: “What was John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Tried By Festus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

Courageous people are always clean in their hands and conscience. Corrupted persons are always not straightforward and tricksters. The will of God was progressively fulfilled in the life of Paul.

Acts 25:1-21 Paul Tried by Festus 25:1-7 Paul at Caesarea 24:8-11 Paul defends his case before Festus 24:12-22 Festus and King Agrippa on Paul Acts 25:1-7 Paul at Caesarea The team of priests and leaders of the Jews met Governor Festus and wanted to hold the trial of Paul, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Little Yet Exceeding Wise Part 4 Spider Series

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 10, 2018

Now it's time to study from the life of the spider. The Bible says that the spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

THE SPIDER Proverbs 30:25-28 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise. The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The locusts have no king, yet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:25-28

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Repossessed

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2016

Christmas 2016 message. Jesus repossessed what man so freely handed over to Satan - our authority to rule on this earth.

Repossessed Scriptures: Gen. 1:26; 3:15; Luke: 1:31-33; 2:11; Phil. 2:9-11 Repossess: To get possession of again. This morning I will not hold you long, but I want to give you another reason to think about why we celebrate today. I want to say up front that while we use this time to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Patient With God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2016

Be patient with God. Don't take matters into your own hands. Give God time. Focus on the Person of God, and not the promises.

Let me ask you this: Do you know how long it takes to hatch an egg? 21 days. • Is there a way for us to shorten the days? Can we do something to speed it up? • I’m afraid not. Speed up the process and we would spoil what God is doing. Most of us have a problem waiting for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not A Nationalist: Repentance For A Hijacked Gospel Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

We live in a time when many are confusing Christianity with nationalism. People wave Bibles in one hand and political flags in the other.

GOD Is Not a Nationalist: Repentance for a Hijacked Gospel Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today hungry for truth. Strip away every idol in our hearts—whether it’s nation, culture, or comfort. Show us the difference between Your eternal kingdom and the kingdoms of this world. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Matthew 5:44

True Worship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, holiness, and majesty of God.

TRUE WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Romans 12:1, Isaiah 29:13, Hebrews 13:15, Revelation 4:10-11 INTRODUCTION: True worship is not a mere act of singing, lifting hands, or attending church—it is a spiritual response to the greatness, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guided Steps: A Journey Of Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The journey of a faithful person is guided and directed by the Lord. Even when they stumble, they are never completely fallen because the Lord holds their hand.

Today, we will explore the topic of the steps of a good person as mentioned in Psalm 37:23-24. This passage tells us that the Lord orders and directs the steps of a good person. Let us delve into this concept and understand how it applies to our lives. Psalm 37:23 states that the Lord guides and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Topics: Faith, Discipleship

On The Run But Not Abandoned – God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cave is not your grave. It is your classroom. Stay faithful, stay focused, and you will see God’s hand even in the wilderness.

ON THE RUN BUT NOT ABANDONED – GOD IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:17-19, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons when God’s chosen vessels find themselves in flight—not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith & Doubt (2 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2025

Do we have faith or doubt in God's hand? Let's look at 2 Kings 7.

Do we doubt God’s ability to set things right and His timing? How can we overcome doubt and grow in faith? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 7. Did Elisha prophesy relief from drought and siege, but did the king of Israel’s officer continue to doubt and criticize God? Elisha said, “Hear the Lord’s word! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Had A Name, Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 7, 2025

Where are we when the miracle happens? Do we recognise the hand of God in our healing? Do we turn back?

Title: Hope had a name, Jesus Intro: Where are we when the miracle happens? Do we recognise the hand of God in our healing? Do we turn back? Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about the number ten that stays with you. Ten fingers we count on as children. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Other