Sermons on Open Hands:

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: Since God Is For Us

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025

In this passage, Paul asserts that nothing, including life's difficulties, can separate believers from God's love through Christ. It states that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.

Sermon: Since God is for us, who can be successful against us Scripture Lesson: Romans 8:28-39 Amplified Bible “And we know with great confidence that God who is deeply concerned about us causes all things to work together as a plan for good for those who love God, to those who are called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:31-36, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2025

Depending on what Bible version you have, First Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 says this about love: “Love is not provoked”, “isn't irritable”, “is not easily angered”, “isn't quick-tempered”. Is it possible to control your anger, your irritable response even when provoked? Sure it is.

Alba 12-24-2025 LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED I Corinthians 13:5 There was an advertisement in the paper: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, NEVER WORN. WILL TRADE FOR A .38 CALIBER PISTOL. Do you think someone was angry here? I would say its likely. Depending on what Bible version you have, First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

28. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

Christians can be weak and blind and wear dirty garments when out of touch with the Lord. We look at the Lord’s remedy for these lukewarm, sinful Laodiceans pitifully smug in their church. They thought they were rich but they were wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked.

28. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 4 OF 6 The seven Kingdom parables of Matthew 13 are a wonderful study of integration. In all these we have looked at the parable itself to understand it. Then we looked at the parallel church in Revelation chapters 2 and 3 that matches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:17, John 15:4-6, Matthew 22:11-12, Revelation 7:13-14, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 19:14, Revelation 7:14, John 9:25, Matthew 13:47-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2025

Pergamum was the third in the series of the Seven Churches. This church had a few problems, but the Lord had words of comfort for them.

The Seven Churches-Pergamum Introduction: The first two churches mentioned in Revelation 2—Ephesus and Smyrna—were both located near the sea (at least in the time John wrote this book). With Pergamos/Pergamum, the locations become more inland. There are several commentaries and other resources ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Topics: Rebuild

On The Mountain, Down The Mountain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, highlighting its significance and the lessons it provides about His glory and divine nature.

Good morning, dear family of faith. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. It is a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, worship, and the study of His word. There's something about the unity of believers, the shared anticipation of God's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Transfiguration

A Time Of Testing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and reaffirmation of faith during the Lenten season, drawing strength and guidance from Jesus Christ's love and grace.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today, not as disparate souls, but as a unified body, bound by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are compelled by ritual or tradition, but because we are drawn by the irresistible pull of His divine grace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: Lent

The Guidance I Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Encourages trusting in God for guidance, securing eternal fortunes, and safeguarding personal wellbeing, emphasizing faith in both good and challenging times.

Beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark, that is faith." Today, we come together under the banner of faith, a faith that is not just for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Decision-Making

"Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024

Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Israel's Unbelief And The Prophets Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2024

Israel's Unbelief and the Prophets of God

Israel’s Unbelief and the Prophets of God September 25, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 9:25-10:4 www.mycrossway.org We come back to this marvelous passage of Scripture of Romans 9. Over the last few weeks, we’ve covered what I believe is Paul’s answer to help the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 29, 2024

In times of deep sorrow and mental struggle, it's easy to drown in waves of despair, feeling as if joy has completely vanished. Yet, we can speak hope into our hearts by fixing our gaze on God (Ps 42), trusting that even in the darkest moments, we will once again find strength and praise in Him.

Overcoming Depression Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Job 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is .... God As Father (Ab, Abba, Pater) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

3rd in a series of God's Name - God as Father

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15:11-31 Series – Names of God Theme: God as Father – Ab, Abba and Pater INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you today about one of the names God is called that many believe He loves the most. It’s the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 15:11-31, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2024

In Christ, we can experience true freedom!

INTRODUCTION - FREEDOM: In September 2016, Lawrence Ripple was willing to give up his freedom to be free from his wife. - The Kansas resident handed a Kansas City bank teller a note demanding cash and warned that he had a gun. - After receiving $2,924, he sat in the bank lobby waiting to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Do We Take Pleasure In The Death Of The Wicked? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2024

A look at the ways we have allowed the culture war to make us hate those God called us to love as well as put secondary things first.

- [Maybe put this made-up passage up on the screen or in the sermon outline.] - Imagine that there is a Romans 17. (I’m not going heretical here - this is just a thought experiment with a point.) Imagine that at the end of Paul’s letter he shared some additional advice. - Let’s say that Romans 17 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:23

Denomination: Baptist