Sermons on Left Hook:

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Why is it that some churches are flurishing while others are floundering ? IT’S GOD’S HAND ON THEM This sermon looks at what moves God’s hand off of a church, and what must be done to get God’s hand back on a church.

“WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD?” Matt. 13:53-58 Intro: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward you’re in trouble! Why do some churches seem to experience much of God while others….??? -Is it the style of worship??? Trad. vs. Contemp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Setting A Pattern Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus focused on the outsiders and called everyday people to be his disciples.

Matthew 4:12-23 “Setting a Pattern” INTRODUCTION Several of us have found it necessary, during the past year or so, to look for a job. We’ve honed our resume, and been coached on our interview techniques. We have flooded the internet with notice of our availability, we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Off With His Head

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2012

Sermon for Proper 10 (Sunday between July 10 and July 16 inclusive) Year B

Off With His Head / Mark 6: 14 - 29 Intro: Have you ever heard the expression “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” It was first published by Sir Walter Scott in a poem titled, “Marmion” in 1808. It is often mistakenly attributed to Wm. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2019

JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.

Song To Sing: You Are Life - Hillsongs I. EXORDIUM: JESUS is the Source and Giver or Life, JESUS is LIFE Itself. Not only that but JESUS is 3-in-1. JESUS is like a coffee, 3-in-1 coffee John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Netanyahu, Purim And The Enemies

Contributed by Gabriel Agbo on Mar 7, 2021

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by reminding them of the biblical story of Haman.

Netanyahu, Purim and the enemies By Gabriel Agbo The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everyone Has A Part (Exodus 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 13, 2024

Is faith a one man show or does everyone have a part to play? Let's look at Exodus 35.

Was the old covenant law like a schoolmaster bringing us to faith? How did the Sabbath, the tabernacle and gifts from the Holy Spirit to certain individuals bring us to faith? Let’s look at Exodus 35. What was the purpose of the old covenant law? Does it lead us to faith? Let me put it another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2002

What are the implications to us today of the expression that Jesus used when he said "I will make you fishers of men"

Briningham/Gunthorpe 20-01-02 Briningham 20-01-02 Fishers of Men - Mt. 4:12-22 This morning I would like to focus on three words from our Gospel reading. I want to look at the phrase "fishers of men" Story: There’s often more to life than appears on the surface. Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

A Yugo And A Bb Gun

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 8, 2002

Do you worship a "wannabe" god?

A Yugo and a BB Gun A man teed up his ball to begin his round of golf. He took a mighty swing and missed the ball, but hit a large ant hill; ants, parts of ants, and dirt went everywhere. He swung again, missed the ball again, making thousands more ant widows and widowers. After ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Petitioning God For Our Needs Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Fourth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 19, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:11 "Petitioning God for Our Needs: Supplication and Divine Providence" After receiving a scolding from “old Miss Watson,” Huckleberry Finn recounts, Miss Watson she took me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 19, 2015

A study of Psalm 23

Psalm 23: 1 – 6 Do You Have A Shepherd? 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am A What?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 21, 2019

A study in Psalm 23: 1 - 6

Psalm 23: 1 – 6 I am a what? 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see healing take place in these areas

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see healing take place in these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fig Tree And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018

So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, when you know you did your very best.

JUDGMENT! There are a number of judgements found in the Bible. So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009

If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Catholic