Sermons on Open Hands:

The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017

But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2020

Acting on faith waters faith. Listening to sermons and reading the Bible and doing nothing in response leads to...nothing. God wants way more than nothing for His people. So He's given us the gift and calling of being doers of the Word and not only hearers.

Sermon for January 26, 2020 - Listening and Doing [I am thankful to William Barclay's exposition of James chapter 1, which influences much of this message directly and indirectly.] Did you know that God truly cares about every aspect of your life? Sometimes people say that God is too big or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree Full Of Fruit

Contributed by Frank Ricketts on Oct 14, 2015

The fruit of the Spirit is at hand!

Matthew 2:12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. Here we have a familiar story of the wise men presenting gifts to the baby Jesus. Here we also have the story of dreams being told. But we are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Apostolic

"Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Israel had some serious problems, and the Lord wanted to take them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the leak more easily. The enormous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Four Causes Of Sin

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 22, 2009

Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands, and feet, and gouge out our eyes, and if we did, would that prevent us from sinning? No, what we need is a heart transplant, that only the Holy Spirit can perform.

Mark 9: 43 – 47 Sermon – What causes people to sin? Jesus here in Mark 9 is in the last stages of his earthly ministry; soon he will make his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; and soon after that he will be betrayed, arrested and killed. In earlier chapters of Mark’s Gospel we have read how he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Always With You God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 20, 2012

The Psalmist tells us what it means to always be with God. 1- We are held by God’s hand 2- We are guided by God’s counsel 3- We are taken into God’s glory

INTRO.- Always in his presence, always in God’s presence. Does this remind you of anyone? Genesis 5:21-24 “When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003

Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Stretch

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2018

This is a sermon leads to an invitation to the Lord's Table. It focuses on the man who suffered from a withered hand and helps us to understand that God will heal all the areas in our lives that may suffer from dryness.

Scripture: Mark 3:1 - 6 (full passage - Mark 2:23 - 3:6) Call to Worship - Psalm 139:1-6 Subject: Stretch Forth and Be Healed Title: The Healing Stretch This is a sermon leads to an invitation to the Lord's Table. It focuses on the man who suffered from a withered hand and helps us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6, Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A New Chapter Opening In Our Lives.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

The first Sunday Message with the starting of CoVid-19. Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

Sunday May 3, 2020 From the Desk of the Pastor. We have a new chapter opening in our lives. We have passed through the ungodly United Kingdom prediction model that Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx used to predict 2,500,000 people would die. We now have one that is closer to the truth. The latest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Letter To The Church Of Philadelphia: An Open Door To A New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny my name

“He was christened Giovanni, the Italian name for John. His mother named him after John the Baptist in hopes that he would be devoted to Jesus. But Giovanni was hardly devout. As the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, the boy was a spoiled rich kid. One day a beggar in the marketplace asked Giovanni ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible