Sermons on Open Hand:

The Praisefest In Jerusalem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

Without Christ we are just ordinary people, ordinary creation, who don’t experience the extraordinary hand of a living God. Without Christ we are without joy, peace, wisdom, self-control, patience, and the strength to live the life it was meant to be.

The PraiseFest in Jerusalem Scripture References: Luke 19:35 – 40; Matthew 21:8 –11; Mark 11:8 - 10 Introduction The donkey awakened, his mind still savoring the afterglow of the most exciting day of his life. Never before had he felt such a rush of pleasure and pride. He walked into town and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40, Matthew 21:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Staff Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2002

From the moment God asked Moses, "What’s in your hand," the life of Moses was never to be the same again. That simple shepherd’s staff was the tool by which God shook the foundations of mighty empire, but there was something Moses needed to do first. What

This past week I got to wondering about a few things… for instance: 1. If you throw a cat out a car window, does it become cat litter? 2. When a cow laughs, does milk come out its nose? 3. Since a fool and his money are soon parted, how did that fool and his money get together in the first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

This chapter explains about the big hand of our heavenly Father when He says, "There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus" (v.1). He does not mean that Christians do not suffer various consequences because of their sin, but they d

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A little boy and his father visited the country store. Upon leaving the store the owner of the store offered the little boy some free candy. "Get a handful of candy", the merchant said to the boy. The boy just stood there looking up at his father. The owner repeated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Mountain Moving Faith

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

“God will do ALL His PLEASURES and ACCOMPLISH ALL His PLANS for MANKIND.” Jesus Christ was RAISED from the DEAD and is now SEATED at the RIGHT HAND of God, the HIGHEST POSITION (PINNACLE) in the entire UNIVERSE. The HOLY SPIRIT was SENT according to the

The PINNACLE of our FAITH: 1. Jesus CHRIST is the AUTHOR of our FAITH.  Jesus CHRIST is “the WORD.” ALL THINGS were CREATED by Him, through Him and for Him. Jesus CHRIST is the PINNACLE or SUPREME (“First Born”) over ALL CREATION. The CREATOR SUSTAINS and HOLDS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2

Denomination: *other

Facing Your Giant Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now?

“Facing Your Giant” 1st Samuel 17 David Henderson, Pastor I want to begin this morning by asking you a personal question and I want you to respond by lifting your hand. How many of you would say that you have either faced a giant in the last year or that you are facing one now? I want to borrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010

Part 2 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-II—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All I Do Is Win Series

Contributed by Larry Crismon, Ii on Feb 21, 2011

The children of Israel are attacked at Rephidim by the Amalekites, and Moses has to keep his hands up to insure the victory. Like Moses, Christians must also maintain a position of praise and submission to God to be successful. When we do so, God said wri

1. Background a. Rephidim i. Camping place of Israel in the wilderness of Paran ii. Israel had likely happened upon the Amalekites summer resting spot, and they came out to protect their pastures from the Israelites b. Amalek i. The first group ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian... Be Different

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and cal

Intro: Israel is a type of the Church while Egypt is a type of the world. As Israelites were delivered out of bondage from Pharaoh’s hand and called out of Egypt into the Promised Land to testify for the Lord, even so Christians were delivered from Satan and called out of this present evil world to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:7

Denomination: *other

The Gentle Whisper - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2016

As we see Elijah in the cave on Mount Horeb we also witness the hand of God in the wind, earthquake and fire but we only hear the LORD speaking in the still, small voice or the gentle whisper. Why did the LORD not speak loudly but only whisper?

Elijah Refresher from last week: Major characters - Elijah, Ahab and Jezebel Spiritual condition of Israel at that time 1 Kings 18:18b NIV “You have abandoned the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals.” Last week we saw that Elijah: - Faceoff with Ahab - no rain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Forewarned Is Forearmed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus warns his followers about hard times near at hand, in the current age, and in the future end times. Today we will look at the “then” and the “now.” Next time we will begin to address the “later.”

Forewarned is Forearmed (Mark 13:1-13) 1. A woman blogs, “Today, I learned that my daughter's gerbils are not afraid of the vacuum cleaner.” 2. That is not normal. All animals should be afraid of the vacuum cleaner. And all people should know how to spell it. One c, two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus became the ‘Great High Priest’ who took on Himself the sins of the world by shedding His blood on the cross for each one of us. Since Jesus is the ‘Great High Priest’, He is now at the right hand of the Father in heaven, interceding on our behalf.

We read in Hebrews 4:14, “Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God…Jesus, the Son of God.” (GNB) We live in a world where it is so easy for us to be ensnared and in bondage to various sinful habits. Outwardly we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Other

Mold Me And Make Me

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

This message looks at Jeremiah's imagery of God as the Potter. If we fail to submit to the Potter and remain in His hands, then the Lord will stop shaping us and let us alone. But when He lets us alone, we are in a very fragile state!

There is a well-known hymn entitled, “Have Thine Own Way.” The first line of this hymn says, “Have Thine own way, Lord! . . . Thou art the potter, I am the clay! Mold me and make me after Thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.”(1) When Adelaide Pollard wrote the words to this hymn she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday 2021 - Why The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2021

To an unchurched, Biblically illiterate population the resurrection of Jesus from the dead may be confusing or even rejected out of hand as a fable. It is only when we see it in its proper context that we can even start to grasp the magnitude of this great series of events.

Why Is The Resurrection Important? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 5:6, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 53:8, Romans 5:9, Romans 6:23, Revelation 21:8, John 3:18, Luke 18:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God Has Got Your Back

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 4, 2022

When situation gets beyond control, when the enemy comes like a flood against you, your health, your children and your finances, all you have to do is ‘lift up your hands from where your help comes.’

God has got your back Daniel 3:22”For this reason, because the king's command was urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.” A prophetic word is coming towards you this morning that no weapon ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal