Sermons on Pastor Hands:

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing: What God Desperately Wants You To Give Your Children And Grandchildren Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 16, 2023

What do you do with your hands. At the end of Jacob's life he placed his hands on his grandsons to bless them. Can you bless your kids? Grandkids? How does God want you to bless them?

Ashely Covington is a model. Yet, while you’ve seen her many times, you’ve probably never seen her face. Ashely was a child actor and later was trying to make it in theatre while in college getting head shots when suddenly an acting agent looked at her and went crazy over her hands and said: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 38 - The Grace And Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 3, 2025

Jonah desired that God should punish the people of Nineveh and was angry when God relented. There are two sides of God, His grace and His justice that go hand in hand. A proper understanding will help us set aside our sinful ways and to stay in the will of God.

For today’s meditation we will look at Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2, Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 6:6-7, Exodus 15:11, Exodus 32:1, 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 32:7, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015

God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

False Teachers?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 1, 2024

Jesus warns us about listening/following false messiahs. How can we determine if our pastor is following the truth of the Bible?

False teachers? Luke 6:46 – 49 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:46 “aWhy do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 “aEveryone who comes to Me and hears My words and 1acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who 1dug deep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: United Methodist

A Person's A Person, No Matter How Small

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Human life is sacred. Yet it is being destroyed in the womb. In this sermon, Pastor Keith looks directly at this terrible holocaust happening in the United States.

A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small Genesis 1:26 On December 14, 2012, a 20 year old man with a history of mental illness fatally shot twenty children and six adult staff members and wounded two at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. As is to be expected as a result ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember

Contributed by David Brinkman on May 28, 2005

As Christians, we are to remember - be immersed in God’s Word, because God has delivered us with a mighty hand and outstretched arm.

Text: Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Title: Remember! Date: May 29, 2005 (Memorial Day Weekend) Pentecost 2A (RCL) A young child was looking at a plaque in the lobby of the church with the names of people from the congregation who had died in the military. The pastor came up to the boy and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Free Samples Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Are you willing to hand of Free Samples? Joseph had a choice to either forgive or not to forgive. He made the right choice will you?

(Pastor takes tray of food and hands out free samples to the congregation) BUMPER A. God’s looking for AN Average JOE to give out FREE SAMPLES 1. But the problem with this PARTICULAR FREE SAMPLE 2. Not every AJ wants to participate FREE SAMPLES OF FORGIVENESS ILL: JOEseph – At ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marvelous Faith

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001

A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elpizo Apokalupsis Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 13, 2006

Pastor Dave looks at five mysteries that confronted Gideon in Judges chapter 6 and what we can learn from those mysteries.

Elpizo Apokalupsis Hope is Your Birthright, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Wildwind’s 6th core value is mystery. I think we live in a world (or at least a society) that has greatly lost touch with mystery. I think many people in our country think that the existence of science ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002

#2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jordan: Mantle & Mission (4 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

The Jordan is the place of endings and beginnings — where the old life is buried, the new life rises, and the mantle of God becomes a mission in your hands.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8–15 – “Then Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the two of them crossed over on dry ground… Elisha picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen from him… and struck the water. ‘Where now is the LORD, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-15, Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Negative Ninnies And Nincompoops

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A contemporary message on dealing with negative people and those that keep you from being the Pastor, teacher, Christian God is calling you to be.

Negative Ninnies and Nincompoops Deut 1:8 8 See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers — to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — and to their descendants after them." 19 Then, as the LORD our God commanded us, we set out from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:8-35

When You Feel Like Quitting Don't

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Have you ever felt like just giving up? I hear Pastor’s say all the time I resign every monday morning... God gave me this at a very crucial moment in my ministry and I was hurt,tired and fed up. Teri and I had just lost our son.

When you feel like quitting DON’T! 1 Peter 2:9 John 21:1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: (NIV) John 21:2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 10, 2011

Our Lord has warned us that no man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Who and What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Allan Kircher Series: Acts; God’s vision for Shell Point July 31, 2011 We are rapidly coming to the close of our study of the first part of the book of Acts. The first preachers of the gospel were dispersed from Jerusalem. POWER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist