Sermons on Open Hand:

The Boomerang Of The Garbage Truck

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2017

Is it possible to lose self and become a cast away? We need to watch our hands, feet and our eyes and stay accountable. Eternity is before us.

GEHANNA, THE BOOERANG OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE TRASH, GARBAGE OR THE GARBAGE TRUCK FOR OTHERS. *GEHANNA Luke 9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Luke 9:25 (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:8-9, Genesis 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sola Fide Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

This morning, we come to faith alone. This was the material principle of the Reformation. The question at hand was, “How is one made right with God?” The theological term for this is “justification.”

Sola Fide - Faith Alone James 2:14-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-20-19 Screen Door on a Submarine I love that song! Just as it is silly to think about a screen door on a submarine, it is equally absurd to talk about a living faith without loving deeds. This ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 14, 2025

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. (Bible Study)

2 Chronicles 34:2 (KJV) And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. This lesson is geared towards teaching believers that following Jesus is not a onetime emotional decision but a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:2

Denomination: Baptist

6 Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 7, 2025

In a world full of opinions about Jesus, we’re invited to respond personally — not with borrowed beliefs or second-hand faith, but with a heart that truly knows Him.

Introduction – The Question that Changes Everything (Visual: Hold up a blank name badge or write “Hello, my name is _______.”) We use name badges to help people know who we are. Sometimes we do so in a new group, a workplace, or at church. It saves that awkward, “I’ve met you before but can’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Living For The Praise Of God's Glory

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2025

Logically, fortresses would be built on high rocky ground—hills or mountains. Having such areas was the best way to be rescued from the hands of the wicked when they attack.

Friday of the Third Week of Advent 2025 The Gospel we heard today is such a striking story, with angel, disbelieving Jewish priest, aged couple getting pregnant and the connection to Jesus and Mary dominating the narrative, that we might ignore other parts of the Scripture. So let’s just mention ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-7, Judges 13:24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, Psalm 71:16-17, Hebrews 10:37, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 1:5-25, Ephesians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Kingdom Keys - 1 And 2 Timothy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

Christian leadership is different from other forms of leadership because it is focused on God's longer term goal over the immediate task at hand.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-12, Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abram And Sarai Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 10, 2024

God’s plan would revolve around the history of one man and woman – Abram and Sarai. They will become the nucleus of his hands-on Plan of Redemption.

October 12, 2024 After Adam and Eve sinned, they were promised a Deliverer – a Savior – who would undo what they had done. Meanwhile, the sin weed grew and flourished until – “every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” It was pruned briefly by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9, Hebrews 7:1-17, James 2:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Things Aren't Always As They Seem Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God sometimes has a bigger purpose, something you cannot see behind an open door you walked through or behind that door that closed so abruptly on you.

Have you ever had to say this to someone in your house? I have to say this to my kids all the time because my kids have this tendency to stand right in front of our tv. I mean, they just stop dead in their tracks, it’s like they’re hypnotized by what’s happening in that moment on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Deafness Series

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 28, 2021

Blessed are those who have an ear that the Lord has purified, cleansed, and opened so that it can hear the divine call; but there is no blessing for the Christian whose spiritual ears are not active.

EPHPHATHA “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:19, Revelation 3:20, Amos 3:7, Mark 7:34, Psalm 103:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experience The Spirit In The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

Our first step toward spiritual maturity and to experiencing the Spirit starts with the Bible. It is the one resource breathed to life by God and then placed into our hands by God to follow.

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive Like Philemon

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 10, 2015

Forgiving is easy to tell someone else but very hard for each one of us. Forgiving takes the power out of the hands of the offender and allows God to provide healing to you.

Forgive like Philemon Philemon 1-21 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about forgiveness. Right away we can think of many that should hear this message. But you are here this morning and God wants to speak to each one of us about forgiveness. When someone hurts you, you can ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Balancing The Church

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church.

BALANCE “Balancing the Church” Acts 2:41-47 If we trace God’s hand back to the book of Genesis and follow it through the OT, we find that God is the creator of two institutions. (1) The family and (2) the church. And we quickly realize that the two are very similar. They are similar in the way ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008

In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Worship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002

What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist