Sermons on Our Hand:

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

"In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

By No Human Hand

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Daniel 8 is written for the depressed, the battle-weary, and the short-sighted. God is involved in the battle. And he is definitely in control.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - How many of you have served in the military? How many of you have actually been in a battle? Warfare is the backdrop of our passage this morning – except that in this battle it appeared that the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Invisible Hand Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).

“The Invisible Hand” Acts 22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008 From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

doctrines of the bible

Intro: before we begin tonight on our study of laying on of hands, I would like to give you a simple explanation why we are called a full gospel church. A. all protestant, evangelical churches have basically common doctrines, The Inspired Word of God, Jesus Savior, Son of God, Worship, Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hands And Feet

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

This sermon teaches students that as Christians, they have a ministry.

Matthew 28:19-20 Christ calls everyone to ministry. If you are a believer in Christ, then you have a calling on your life for ministry. Not necessarily to be a pastor but to play an active role in the ministry of the church. Each person’s calling may be different but there are some things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004

This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hand Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

God communicates to a prophet in many different ways. One time by the word, another via the Spirit, yet another via the voice above the expanse, etc.

In the book of Ezekiel, God speaks to Ezekiel in a variety of ways. 1) The word of the Lord came 2) The hand of the Lord was on me 3) The Spirit lifted me up. 4) The Spirit entered me 5) The voice above the expanse said to me. 6) The Lord God said to me. 7) Son of man, stand up on your feet 8) The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:22

The Good Hand Of Our God: The Story Of Gbc (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 10, 2019

A skeleton for a church anniversary sermon. Our story is obviously unique to us, especially since we are mission work overseas, but my approach could spark ideas on how to tell your church’s story in your unique way.

The Good Hand of Our God: The Story of GBC (15th Anniversary Sunday 2019) Chuck Sligh September 22, 2019 TEXT: Nehemiah 2:8 – “And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:8, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Hands

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Short message on Christmas and Easter

Christmas Hands Luke 2:1-21 Have you ever thought about your hands? They separate us from all animals except the monkeys and apes We have a thumb; others do not With that thumb, we can make and use tools; others cannot Because of tools, we can make and use automobiles, huge buildings and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saving Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus as they relate to the crucifixion. Thomas doubted it was Jesus until he could see the hands of Jesus. Jesus says blesse are those who believe without seeing.

God and Human Hands “Saving Hands” Easter 2005 Intro: It is three days after Jesus has been killed. You have watched from a fearful distance as the man you have been following has been arrested, tried, beaten and crucified. Now, your friends are telling you that while you were gone, Jesus your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Safe Hands

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 25, 2007

Christ’s final words on the cross.

In Safe Hands Luke 23:46 - "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit". 1. THE PSALM CHRIST REPEATED Psalm 31:5 - "Into thine hand I commit my spirit". The Saviour could have spoken His own words but He didn’t. He quoted scripture. So must we if we want to be effective servants of God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

The Hand Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2016

When God’s good hand is upon you, you prosper in Kingdom things

The Hand of God June 26, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When God’s hand is upon you, you prosper in Kingdom things. Focus Passage: Ezra 7:8-10 Supplemental Passage: "Pity me, pity me, O you my friends, For the hand of God has struck me. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Handed?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 31, 2011

If I could give you a chance to go back to school and you would know how much school was going to affect the rest of your life (Better job, better quality of life...) would you do it?

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hands At The Ascension

Contributed by Rodrigo Miranda on Nov 12, 2006

Sermon about when Jesus went to heaven, after appearing to the disciples.

The Attitude of Our Lord in the Ascension. Lc 24:50 Introduction I am a person that observes everything around me. I observe the way people speak, the way they walk, the way they gesticulate and the way they behave in different situations. I also observe people’s faces. What they look like. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50

Denomination: Salvation Army