Sermons on Open Hands:

Together Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 4 - Together Review – Do a test. What is the process? And so to fulfill that process we must begin by having a close encounter. We started this whole thing off by declaring that we want to be a 2 Chronicles 5 church where the glory of the Lord fills this place and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want A Fireworks Display Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 1 – I Want A Fire…Works Display I. Introduction It is that time of year. July. The month of fireworks. We all seem to love and want a fireworks display. It has become an annual ritual at our house and I am sure the same is true at your house. We grab blankets, bug spray, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

“Transformers” Pt. 1 – The Mind I. Introduction We are told that once we meet Jesus everything will change. We have heard it and perhaps quoted it ourselves, “Behold old things have passed away and all things are new” and “if any man is in Christ he is a new creature.” But my question is what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Huge Pricetag Of Instant Gratification

Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008

We will often miss the best things in life because of impatience. The price of impatience is a price we don’t want to pay.

The Huge Price Tag of Instant Gratification By Pastor Jim May Matthew Chapter 15:22-28 We live in a world that wants what it wants and it wants it right now. There isn’t one of us that does not love a little instant gratification now and then. How do I know that? All you have to do is look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 12, 2008

The outline for this message is taken from Hal Seed’s reference to wedding rings in his 3rd sermon for the Fireproof Series. They are 1. round(no end) 2. Equally strong at all points 3. Costly. As God intended our marriages to be.

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12 A little boy asked his mother, “Marriage makes you have babies, doesn’t it, Mom?” The mother reluctantly answered her son, “Well, not exactly. Just because you are married does not mean that you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Faith, Hope, Love"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 13, 2008

A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the second lesson Proper 24

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Lectionary 29 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" 1:1* ¶ Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2* We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Celebrates What The Sign Points To

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 17, 2010

Jesus turned water into wine. What does this miraculous sign point us to? How does it affect our faith? A. Jesus cares about all my concerns B. Jesus blesses my earthly lot C. Jesus reveals his divine glory

Text: John 2:1-11 Theme: Faith Celebrates What the Sign Points To A. Jesus cares about all my concerns B. Jesus blesses my earthly lot C. Jesus reveals his divine glory Season: Epiphany 2c Date: January 17, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the necessary preparations while waiting for God to move.

PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD Acts 1:6-11 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 22nd, 2025) Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the pending arrival of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Kingdom, His Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.

“His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Do Part 2 - The Proposal Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 24, 2010

The second of our "I Do" sermon series focusing on "The Proposal." Do we look out for our own interests or think outward?

John 4:5-29 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Life On Purpose: Witness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 27, 2010

We were commanded to share the truth of the gospel with every living creature.

New Life On Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus & The Lame Beggar (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining the healing of the beggar at the Beautiful Gate.

JESUS & THE LAME BEGGAR (Part 2) Acts 3:9-10 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025) One of my best friends was an atheist when I met him. Several years ago I was blessed to be present when he came to faith in Christ. I will never forget the shock on his wife’s face when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Renewed Strength For God's Great Work

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

Renewed strength to serve the Lord!

INTRO: God has a unique plan for every single child of God. He passionately desires for us to know His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Though that is His intention, it is not automatic that every child of God is going to live in that will and be found faithful. The enemy will do all he can to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The 5000 Or The 12?

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 6, 2010

What is our goal? To be one of the 5,000 who were fed and listened for a time, or the 12 who lived the life they were called to?

John 6 “ 1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Teens learn what it means to have natural fear in this message on Fear.

Fear of the Natural gb. 7/11/05. the Point Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. Between 1875 and 1883 he robbed 29 different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: *other