Sermons on Nail Pierced Hands:

Believing

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2010

This message discusses believing without seeing.

Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Message: “Believing” Text: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Would you agree that it is rather easy to believe an event happened if you actually observed it through your very own eyes? For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS WERE SPOKEN AT THE CROSS. JESUS NAILED IT WITH THESE WORDS. "FATHER FORGIVE THEM, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING."

2017.01.29.SERMON The POWER of Forgiveness William Akehurst, HSWC “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sinner

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 16, 2018

If you look up the word sinner and find the definition my picture could be right beside it. And your picture could be right beside mine.

“Sinner” “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church: The Gate Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 12, 2002

If you’re weary with church as usual, let’s evaluate the proper steps that we must take that will prepare us for a move of God.

The Church; The Gate of God SHM – 11/25/01 p.m. – Text: Nehemiah 2:11-20 There are three essentials of rebuilding the gates and reclaiming the city of God: ·Preparation ·Cooperation ·Determination Preparation: Three Kinds of Preparation Are Necessary I. Head Preparation – The Development of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cruelty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

If God turned the cruelty of the cross into a universal blessing, we need never doubt that verse of Paul in Rom. 8:28 that says, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Pierre VanPaasen once had an interview with Marshal Lyauty, but the former procounsul of the French Republic in Morocco. VanPassen asked him what he would have done had he been in Pilate's place. Lyauty, after describing what a trouble maker Jesus had been, endorsed Pilate's action. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

"Me? Barabbas?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018

Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

“ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persecution & Growth (Acts 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2025

Do persecution and church growth sometimes go hand in hand?

Does the word of God continue to grow even under sometimes severe persecution? Let’s look at Acts 12. Was James murdered by Herod? Was Peter imprisoned? Are Christians still murdered for their faith in places like Nigeria, North Korea, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, China, India, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Like Allstate: You're In Good Hands With Him

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

We can trust our lives to God who is there for us in good times as well as in disasters.

April, 2007 “God is Like Allstate: You’re In Good Hands with Him” Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Most of us have some kind of insurance today . Car insurance, life insurance, hospitalization, dental, homeowners--there is quite a variety. There is even pet insurance. We take out insurance for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Extreme Makeover: What Looks Good To Jesus? Dirty Hands

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 26, 2006

Become those who put the word into practice.

James 1:21-27; 2:14-26 “Extreme Makeover: What Looks Good to Jesus? Dirty Hands” “Become those who put the word into practice.” Sunday Morning Sermon 11.14.04 Intro: (Start with Sermon Text) There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter. Now the little girl noticed that every time ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Requires Us To Come With Clean Hands And A Clean Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We must resist the pressures to secularise our faith and to accept the beliefs of other gods. We must seek the peace of God in His Word, not in the words of humans.

God requires us to come with Clean Hands and a Clean Heart ZECHARIAH 5:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION. God requires us to come to Him with clean hands and a clean heart. This means that we need to look clean but we also need to be clean inside. I find it interesting that the world so often concentrates on ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Super: Naturally! A Heart To Pray, Eyes To See And Hands To Heal

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #3: A HEART TO PRAY, EYES TO SEE AND HANDS TO HEAL THE BIG IDEA: If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal. KEY TEXT: Acts 3:1-10 1. A PEOPLE WITH A HEART TO PRAY: “Now Peter and John went up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Offered Himself Afterwards Sat At God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: What is the position of CHRIST in heaven? Is CHRIST standing or sitting down at GOD's right hand? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that Only CHRIST's Perfect Sacrifice ended all sacrifices and offerings, now CHRIST is sitting at GOD's right hand. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grab Hold Of God's Hand. He Will Pull You Up.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011

A short talk given at Corscombe at the end of Walk West Dorset 2011. God speaks our language, and as in an old legend Christ holds out his hand and invites us to grab hold.

Philip Yancey kept a salt water aquarium. He wrote: ‘I [ran] a portable chemical laboratory to monitor the nitrate levels and the ammonia content. I pumped in vitamins, antibiotics, sulpha drugs and enough enzymes to make a rock grow. I filtered the water …and exposed it to ultraviolet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican