Sermons on Outstretched Hands:

A Balm In Gilead

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2021

Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? Purpose: Why do we need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at how Jesus healing a woman and a little girl applies to us in Mark 5:21-43.

Intro Jeremiah suggested metaphorically that there was a balm in Gilead to heal sinful nations (Jeremiah 8:22; 46:11)? What or who is that balm? It's not Lucas' Pawpaw Ointment or McNess Krestol Salve. Purpose: Let’s understand why we and our world need the healing touch of Jesus. Plan: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Therapy In Praise

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2021

We can find therapy in praising God. Praise must come from the heart. Praise invites the presence of God into our day.

FINDING THERAPY IN PRAISE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY. Psalm 96:4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 (MSG) For GOD is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. His terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:4, Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 10, 2025

Fear is one of humanity’s oldest emotions. But into the noise of our fear comes the voice of God — clear, steady, and unchanging.

Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction — Capturing the Moment Have you ever been in a moment where fear gripped your heart so tightly that it felt like you couldn’t breathe? Maybe it was a doctor’s diagnosis. Maybe it was the sudden loss of a job. Maybe it was standing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 46:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, John 10:28-29, Genesis 26:24, Exodus 3:12, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 121:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jael Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2022

Quietly, Jael took a mallet and drove a tent peg through Sisera's temple into the ground while he was sleeping, killing him instantly.

Jael Jael's Nationality Kenite Spouse Heber the Kenite Contents 1. Name 2. Heber the Kenite 3. Jael in the Book of Judges 4. Extra-biblical reference 5. Commentary 1. Name ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was A Man Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 1, 2024

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain. Therefore, this verse can be read as “a man of sorrows” or a man of pain; either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Job 33:19, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday, Christ Has Risen!

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Apr 7, 2023

Without darkness, there can be no light.

Can you think of your darkest moment in life, perhaps it was some time ago, perhaps it was just recent or maybe your darkest moment in life is happening to you right now. Whatever and whenever your darkest moment arises, be assured you will come through and see the light and that’s a promise that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The God Who Fills Your Storehouses With Plenty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God delights in blessing His people with abundance and ensuring that their storehouses never run dry.

THE GOD WHO FILLS YOUR STOREHOUSES WITH PLENTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:8-12 Key Verse: “The Lord shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Sends Helpers To His People

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

God never intends for His people to struggle alone. Throughout Scripture, we see that He raises helpers to support, strengthen, and uplift His children in times of need.

GOD SENDS HELPERS TO HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:12 "But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:12, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 121:1-2, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Luke 10:30-37, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Wasn't The Stone — It Was The Anointing! By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 23, 2025

Goliath was a mighty warrior, a giant over 9 feet tall, armored with bronze. David was a shepherd boy, inexperienced in war, young. In the natural, David did not stand a chance against Goliath. But David was carrying something that Goliath did not have the anointing of God.

SERMON TITLE: "IT WASN'T THE STONE — IT WAS THE ANOINTING!" Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:45-50 "David said to the Philistine, ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Uses The Weak Things Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

The story of Samson reminds us that God does not need mighty weapons or sophisticated strategies to secure victory for His people.

GOD USES THE WEAK THINGS AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 15 Judges 15:15 – “And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.” Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Samuel 17:40, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Ways To Keep Your Wealth Or Riches Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 12, 2022

Some hold the belief of being wealthy or rich as what we obtain from God's blessing through wisdom, responsibility, discipline, hard work, saving, investing, and seeking God's will.

Five ways to keep your wealth or riches Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 12, 2022 “The silver is mine and gold is mine; declares the LORD Almighty.” Haggai 2:8. INTRODUCTION. Wealth or riches has a bigger role to play in the view of people, and believers also are not spared ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Story Within A Story Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 6: 8 – 8:1

Acts 6: 8 – 8:1 A story within a story 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Campfire Coldness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 57 – 75

Matthew 26: 57 – 75 Campfire coldness 57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:66

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Best Place

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 3, 2000

God does not leave broken pieces

The Best Place Visit www.hotdogchurch.com Intro: · Where is the best place to be with God? · There are many right answers. · But I want to make a statement this morning. · The greatest moments of my Christian life have been when I didn’t know what to do next. I. God moves more clearly in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:37, John 2:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trip Wires Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

WHen we step out in faith we can count on the enemy setting up trip wires to cause us to fall.

Trip Wires Matt. 14:25-33 In the time of war, troops would do all they could to sabotage the enemies advance. They would use Land mines, booby traps, snipers, etc. The most efficient and sneaky were the trip wires. They would be thin strong wire camouflaged along the ground just high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ