Sermons on Nail Pierced Hands:

Brokenness - The Road To Power

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 23, 2022

The most critical need of believers today is not power, but the spirit of brokenness. If we want to partake in the power of resurrection then we must first be enveloped in the fellowship of his suffering. Meekness is the price we pay for power.

TEXT: PSALMS 34:18; 51:17 "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." WHAT IS BROKENNESS? The most critical need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unshakeable Nickname

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Apr 25, 2019

For a man named "Doubting Thomas", he makes one of the greatest confessions of faith: "My Lord and my God!" This sermon briefly walks through the text and examines Thomas' confession in an applicable way for the hearer by breaking the confession down into two chunks.

Sometimes, it just isn’t possible to shake a nickname. One of my favorite athletes, Landon Donovan, has that problem. Landon is arguably one of the best soccer players the United States has ever produced, but has the nickname, “Landy Cakes.” How did he get that? By constantly underachieving ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Great Invitation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2004

We are confronted with many invitations, but there is only one invitation which will satisfy our needs.

ISAIAH 55:1-9 “The Great Invitation” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $4.50.” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dreaded Cross

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

“The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"May It Be To Me As You Have Said"

Contributed by Michael Trask on Dec 19, 2005

When the angel came to Mary and told her what was going to happen. She responded by saying "may it be to me as you have said". This became the theme for her life. It can, and should, become the theme for our lives too.

Are you ready and willing to place your future in the hands of the Lord? Are you? That’s what we are called to do. That’s what faith does when it is expressed in your life. It is the unyielding belief that God will do right by you; that God knows best; that he is correct when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Suffered In Our Place

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

many people in those days died on a cross as that was the Roman way of the death penalty for every one that was not a Roman, but Jesus death on the cross was different, as He bore the sins of all mankind, passed present and future.

ISAIAH 53: & psalms 22: JESUS SUFFERED IN OUR PLACE 4-26-08 As we think about how Jesus suffered and died on the cross, people have their own thoughts about what His crucifixion must have been like, but I’m sure that most of us really can not comprehend what He actually endured, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Crucifixion, Death And Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 22, 2011

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND THE INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF HIS RESURRECTION

THE CRUCIFIXION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) (Matthew 27:27-28:10). The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection from the dead on the third day are the corner stones and the basic tenets on which the Christian faith is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent - The Fulfilment Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2019

From Genesis to Malachi, there are over 300 specific prophecies detailing the coming of this anointed one. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17.

Advent - The Fulfilment of Prophecy Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent helps us to remember and celebrate the amazing truth of John 3:16-17, “This is how God loved the world: He gave His one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Isaiah 11:1, Matthew 1:1, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-5, John 20:25, Matthew 22:35, Mark 15:34, Psalm 22:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Fountain

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2014

A sermon that seeks to show that God has a remedy for sin and uncleanness.

"There Is A Fountain!" Zechariah 13:1-6 Zechariah 13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. Introduction: Author: Zechariah says he is the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Iddo was head of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Young Ruler Pt.3 Beware Of Money - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

You can’t overstate how dire the warnings about money are in Scripture—especially Jesus’ warnings. He always connected it to your eternal destiny. It’s a really, really big deal.

Introduction: Greed When Zacchaeus voluntarily offers to give up half of his possessions and to restore fourfold whatever he may have gained by fraud, Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:8–9). You can tell someone has caught a glimpse of the treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Job's Negative Image Of Life - Job Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity.

Job 30 could be outlined - Job’s loss of honor. (Job 30:1-14) Job’s negative image of life. (Job 30:15-31) Job continues speaking. The outward calamities of Job have affected his mental state. 1 "But now they mock at me, men younger than I, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Through - A Pure Heart (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

Take all the good things you do. You help others, you give to those in need, you bring a coat for our coat drive, you deliver meals, you serve. That’s so important, but it’s not the most important aspect of your righteous-life. What’s most important? WHY YOU DO IT!

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 25, 2020 Matthew 5:8 Pure In Heart OUTLINE “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Vs. 8) Pure in Heart: “righteous inward & outward” Jesus: happiness comes when you are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Touched

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2023

There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. Many things will touch you but there is nothing like being touched by God.

Touched By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are many things that will touch your heart and send a range of emotions in your life. A stroll along a sandy beach at sunset with the love of your life will touch your heart and send the emotion of love running through you. The loss of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26

Denomination: Apostolic