Sermons on Open Hand:

Saving Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus as they relate to the crucifixion. Thomas doubted it was Jesus until he could see the hands of Jesus. Jesus says blesse are those who believe without seeing.

God and Human Hands “Saving Hands” Easter 2005 Intro: It is three days after Jesus has been killed. You have watched from a fearful distance as the man you have been following has been arrested, tried, beaten and crucified. Now, your friends are telling you that while you were gone, Jesus your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Series on the Last words of Jesus on the Cross

In the Father’s Hands – Luke 23:44-49 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/4/07 am 1. Final Words are profound As a person lies on their death bed, their final words have a real sense of significance. Friends linger, hoping to catch the final words. Last words actually tell us a lot about that person. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' words, "Into Your Hands"

Into Your Hands John 19:30 In our Scripture tonight, something happens that is incredibly significant and worthy of our attention. In the entire history of our planet, it had never happened before and will never happen again. God died. What’s so powerful about this moment is not just that he ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

Jesus safely commits Himself into the hands of God, knowing that all is complete. It is for this reason that our souls can be at peace.

Message Luke 23:44-49 Into Your Hands Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Talk about bed-time prayers The ritual of tucking children into bed … then pray … a popular prayer. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake. I pray the Lord my soul to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

Hands Touching Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2008

Ordination sermon for new deacons. God’s gifts are not found in timidity, but in the power to encourage, the touch of love, and the skill of self-discipline, all symbolized in the laying on of hands.

Of all the ways we can use our hands, none is more authentically human than touching. Touching, not grasping, for some of the apes can do that too. Touching, not hitting, for that is a perversion of our humanity. Touching, not taking, for that is part of our fallen nature. We are most human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounded Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015

An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Destiny Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 6, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020 Series #54 / Luke 19:28 – 44 Intro Let me begin by asking you to consider this question: Which is ultimate… disorder or order? (Do you exist merely amidst a material world without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handfuls Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the many blessings of God.

HANDFULS OF BLESSINGS Ruth 2:14-16 Have you ever noticed that our Heavenly Father is extravagant in His grace? He often gives us far more than we have asked for and He certainly gives us more than we could have ever deserved! He has shown us mercy... provided us with grace... and secured our ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Handful Of Peanuts

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

Our stewardship should include tithing to support our local church.

A Handful of Peanuts (The Law of the Harvest) 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction (As people enter the worship center, let them take a handful of peanuts from large containers.) Amedeo Obici was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed mother read him letters from his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand At The Plow

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

An ordination service ... Day after day commitment, all the while realizing the Lord could come back at any moment...

My father-in-law is a farmer. Over the years, I have come to learn and appreciate what that means. When a yuppie comes out here from the city and decides to have a farm because it sounds so quaint, they aren’t really farmers. They may like playing around with the horses and maybe even doing a day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

How do we relate to the needs of others?

Helping Hands (Acts 3:1-10) Introduction: “There was a pastor of a small church who had a little daughter of about 6-years-old. It was near her bedtime, and she was sent to bed with a stomachache and missed her usual romp with her daddy. A few minutes later she appeared at the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God