Sermons on Open Hands:

The Compassion And Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 3, 2021

This message was presented at worship service of our church in a public park. All Bible references are from the NASB.

As we have been looking at the attributes of God, we have considered how unique God is, for there is nothing like Him Isaiah 44:6b ‘I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me. God’s qualities include being all powerful (omnipotence), God possess all the power in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:10-11, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Gospel?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

What is the Gospel? How are we to understand exactly what the Gospel is? =We can know scriptures, we can memorize verses, and we can tell people about the Bible, but what in essence is the basic message of the full Bible, cover to cover?

What is the Gospel? How are we to understand exactly what the Gospel is? =We can know scriptures, we can memorize verses, and we can tell people about the Bible, but what in essence is the basic message of the full Bible, cover to cover? To me, we see a description of two basic issues. First, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Minister Of Mayhem Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2021

Believers are aware of the adversary we face in this walk of faith. Since the fall of Adam, Satan has sought to hinder and defeat believers. He has power and influence, but like all of creation, Satan must submit to the sovereign power of God.

The Minister of Mayhem Esther 5: 9-14 Our text today follows Esther’s entrance before the king. She was received of Ahasuerus and promised that her request would be granted. She had invited Ahasuerus and Haman to a small banquet that served as an invitation to a larger banquet the following day – ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Genesis 37 Topical/Narrative Sermon. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 5, 2024

Parallels between Joseph and Jesus, the start of Joseph's journey as a redeemer.

If you read Genesis 37 you will be aware of the start of the journey of Joseph. Jacobs favored son born from his favored wife. This message is a wee bit different as it is a topical message, from the position of Joseph. I have tried to represent him from Genesis 37. When the hat goes on I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Genesis 37:7-8, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2024

What is the Gospel?

INTRODUCTION - Today, we move to the next series in our Core 52 study, "A Beginners Guide to Greatness." - Mark was the youngest biographer of Jesus, and he had a string of failures in his ministry resume. - But he never quit, and by the end of his life, both Peter and Paul considered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Of Messiah-Rahab Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2021

She was a harlot, and an enemy of Israel. But she found salvation and received a place as one of the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: she was one of the most unlikely candidates to ever be in the Messiah’s family tree. She lived in a wicked city in a wicked land, and did not have a very good reputation. But somehow she became a believer in the God of a foreign country and had the privilege of being one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Note-Worthy Observations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 10, 2021

Who is Jesus? Who is the Messiah? This question is one of the basic questions for every living person. This passage deals with that question as Jesus asks His opponents to listen to the words of Holy Scriptures.

LUKE 20: 41-21:4 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] NOTE-WORTHY OBSERVATIONS [Romans 1:3–4] The scribes, Sadducee and Pharisees did not dare question Jesus anymore. Why? The wisdom of His words silenced their cynicism and pride. With His opponents silenced, this controversy section concludes with Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Lost (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Calvin Coolidge was Vice President of the United States between 1921-1923, under President Warren Harding.

He was not a very active vice president, but he took great pleasure in presiding over the Senate. One day, as he was presiding, one senator angrily told another senator to go, “straight to hell.” The offended Senator openly complained to Coolidge as the presiding officer. Coolidge was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reubin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022

In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Not Only Weeps For Us But Dies For Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

Palm Sunday message-

Jesus not only weeps but dies for us Prayer- Introduction- This morning we gather on Palm Sunday. This is the last Sunday before we celebrate resurrection Sunday and the victory achieved by Jesus over the grave and death. Palm Sunday is treated like a foot note to the resurrection as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

On Track, Getting Derailed, And Getting Back On Track

Contributed by Eric Wright on Jul 3, 2022

Being on track, getting off track, and getting back on track It is possible for Christians to sin so as to lose his soul It is possible to be forgiven regardless of how severe your sin is through the blood of Jesus Christ

On Track, Getting Derailed, and Getting Back on Track Good Morning, the God of heaven who is intimately concerned and intimately involved in our daily lives has seen fit for each and every one of us to be together in this place at this time, the Lord’s Day. And I do not take it lightly, for we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022

Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Matthew 19:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Move On! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

Bust A Move Pt. 1 - Move On I. Introduction If I had my wish/way this morning I would point your attention to a song that I remember from the soundtrack of a movie called Madagascar. Every time we would watch this flick our then, very young boys, would proceed to stand in front of the TV and give ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s Power

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 21, 2022

Church, if we’re failing today, is it because we’re not waiting on God’s power? If you need the power of God in your life, Jesus has a word for you.

“You Cannot Do God’s Work Without God’s power.” Text: “Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts’” (Zech. 4:6 RSV). Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4:1–10 The words of our text were designed to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal