Sermons on Open Hands:

What Kind Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

We want to look again at the kinds of hands we have. There are all kinds of hands, cold hands, tired hands, full hands, hurting hands, helping hands, holy hands, etc..

God gave us two hands because God has a lot for us to do for Him. The shame of many today is that they will use their hands to provide for themselves, but will not use them to provide for the work of the Lord. Illus: Our hands are very valuable to us, but some hands are more valuable than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placing Your Heart In His Hand

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001

Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"father Into Thy Hands" Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 13, 2021

The cross was perpetually present to the mind of Christ. He was always moving toward that cross as a Victor, not a victim. He was always moving toward the ultimate final victory over sin and death

"Father into Thy Hands" Luke 23:46 The cross of Jesus Christ is the center of everything. Early in the Gospels we hear Christ declaring that He set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem and the cross. His entire life was spent in the shadow of the cross. Isaiah 50:4–11 speaks of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Will Bless The Work Of Your Hands

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

God’s plan for us His children is for us to live in abundance. God wants us to bless us to be blessed to the point of being a blessing to people around us.

“12 The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.” God’s plan for us His children is for us to live in abundance. God wants us to bless us to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12, Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Past, The Future, And The Present Are In God's Hands

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Series A

1st Sunday in Advent December 2, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have chosen to reveal yourself to us in many ways, especially in the person of your Son, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Three "Forths" Of The Battle - [withered Hand]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 17, 2005

Jesus said STAND FORTH, then STRETCH FORTH, and finally, SEND FORTH! Powerpoint at website.

Three “Forths” of the Battle Mark 3:1-14 Free Powerpoint at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Forths Welcome to our Palm Sunday service! [introduce message] Today we look at the man with the withered [shriveled] hand. It was likely a paralysis issue of pinched nerves/cut off blood flow. Luke the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stone In The Hand, Judgment Versus Grace

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2010

This is a sermon about judging others, forgiveness, and grace.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Today I want to talk to you about judging others, forgiveness, and grace. As we talk about these things, I want to make the Word of God alive ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under His Feet And In His Hands

Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 7, 2010

Everything in our life can be put under the authority of Jesus Christ.

Under His Feet And In His Hands Ephesians 1 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Ephesians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Is There Not A Cause

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

Stand Up and be the Christian God wants you to be.

IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? I SAMUEL 17:22-29 8-25-02 Bills Lake Baptist Church Newaygo Mi. It grieves me when I see God’s people coward under the pressures of this world. I am convinced like David that we have no business hiding from the cries of this world. I have nothing to be ashamed of and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Good Company

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I tell our young men and women, " Show me your friends and I'll show you your future." The company we keep steers us either in the right or wrong direction.

Frances Havergal, the song writer, lived and moved in the Word of God. His Word was her constant companion. On the last day of her life, she asked a friend to read to her the 42nd chapter of Isaiah. When the friend read the sixth verse. “I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Are Not Here I Come

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2010

Is this the day year are time our Lord will come back.

READY ARE NOT HERE I COME Matt. 24;1- 30 Matt: 24:1And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Handshake

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2013

How many of you would trust His Hands and walk into it wholeheartedly to protect you???

Isaiah 41:10”Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” The Microsoft founder has been heavily criticized by the country's media because he shook President Park Geun-hye ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Praise The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD for what? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reasons we praise the LORD because He answered our prayers, and He has saved us. Praise is also thanksgiving and being thankful. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:21 (Amplified Bible) 118:21 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Pentecostal