Sermons on Open Hand:

Why Do You Cry? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018

I think God wants to have soft hearts-the ability to grieve, to be hurt, to be wounded, and, thereby, to become a source of healing, just as Jesus bought our healing through the tearing of His flesh.

REVELATION CHAPTER 5 1. And I saw in the right hand of Him sitting on the Throne a book (biblion) written on the outside and inside, sealed with seven seals 2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a big (mega) voice 3. “Who is worthy to take the book and loose its seals?” and no one was able ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

I Don’t Know! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 7, 2012

Some people will believe anything as long as it is not the truth!

Verse 13-15-They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. Then the Pharisees also asked him again how he had received his sight. He said to them, “He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see.” The man is being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

My Praise

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

This is a message about the importance of a praise!

ISAIAH 38 THE STORY OF HEZEKIAH GOD SAID YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIE HEZEKIAH TURNS HIS FACE TO THE WALL AND STARTS SAYING GOD I HAVE WALKED BEFORE YOU WITH A PERFECT HEART AND IN TRUTH NONE OF THESE THINGS MOVED GOD GOD IS NOT MOVED BY OUR NEED OR OUR MOANING. WE CAN TELL GOD ALL DAY ABOUT OUR NEEDS HE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2024

There are three things for us to do to Come Alive in 2025, for our families, our church, and for our community.

Series: Come Alive in 2025 Illustration – fake bones all over the one side of the stage! Scripture Text for Series: Ezekiel 37:1-14: 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lifestyle For The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 8, 2005

The fifth, and final installment on a series focusing in on miraculous healings: spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This message highlights the importance of faith, prayer and fasting.

A boy was sitting on a park bench with one hand resting on an open Bible. He was loudly exclaiming his praise to God: "Hallelujah! God is great!" Along came a young man who had recently completed his first year of seminary study. Feeling himself very enlightened in the ways of truth, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the Exodus

“THE EXODUS” (All passed through the sea) “To Him who smote the Egyptians in their first born, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, And brought Israel out from their midst, For His lovingkindness is everlasting, With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, For His lovingkindness is ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

When He Was On The Cross, You Were On His Mind Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

Four important things that happened when Jesus was crucified.

INTRODUCTION It’s been my joy to lead hundreds of Holy Land visitors to a cliff outside Jerusalem that looks like the face of a skull. You can see indentions in the rock that look like the eye sockets of a skull. Even after twenty centuries of erosion, the cliff still resembles a skull. And many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

The sermon encourages steadfast obedience and faithful confession of Jesus despite spiritual opposition, assuring believers their perseverance matters and is empowered by Christ’s victory.

If you’ve ever felt the sting of being misunderstood for loving Jesus, if you’ve ever sensed a shadow trying to smother your song, you’re in good company. The Bible is honest about that ache. It doesn’t gloss over the grit. It names the Enemy. It speaks of a dragon. It recognizes that there is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:17

Topics: Testimony, Jesus

The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon From Hell

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Feb 14, 2012

Hell is a literal place that most preachers shy away from preaching in this current "seeker-sensitive" church culture of ours for fear of offending, and to ensure religious correctness and church growth. In our text we find a man preaching from Hell.

A Sermon from Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: On an airplane a pastor opened his Bible to the story of Jonah and began to study. The man sitting next to him glanced at this pastors reading selection and commented, “Surely you do not believe that a man was actually swallowed by a whale and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Cometh By…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Look especially at verse 6, we read, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Also, let us look at Romans 10:13-17 All churches that are Bible preaching churches, preach regularly on the doctrines of the Bible. Many of the doctrines of the Bible are both SIMPLE and COMPLEX. Faith is one of those doctrines. For example: • It is so simple a child can understand it • It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Equips Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 9, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 4:1-4:17. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 4:1-4:17 “God Equips Us” Exodus 4 “16 So he shall be your spokesman to the people. And he himself shall be as a mouth for you, and you shall be to him as God. 17 And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs.” Back in 1983, a man, Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003

What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Methodist

Introducing God To Our World

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008

Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 29, 2008

I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible