Sermons on Reaching Hands:

A Church That Reaches Different People Series

Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007

The Apostle Peter was called to reach different kinds of people: someone with nothing to contribute to society, someone with great amount to contribute, someone with an undetermined amount to contribute. God cares for all of them, and so should the church

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT: REACHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE Acts 9:32-43 John Tung, 5-6-07 I. Introduction There is a commercial on TV which shows several signs from companies that offer very mixed up services that do not belong together. For example - and this is in the spirit on the commercial, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Reach Out And Touch Him"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 7, 2006

Jesus is waiting for us to just reach out and touch Him, like the woman with the issue of blood. Everybody has "issues" ... Jesus can meet them.

“Reach Out And Touch Him” INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 5:21-24 The story begins with a request by Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, for Jesus to heal his daughter. Then, on the way to his house, they are interrupted by a sick woman … 5:25-34. Then, after dealing with this sick woman, word came that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Each One Reach One Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 18, 2022

God’s kingdom is brought near to others when each one reaches one

ENGAGE About once a month I have lunch with a group of guys that I went to high school with. Although some of us didn’t even know each other when we were in high school and one of the guys in the group graduated quite a few years before me, we have a great time together because of the common bond ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024

“As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kinds Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to talk to you about your hands.

Did you hear about the young couple that went to the mountains for a romantic winter break? • When they got there, the man went out to chop some wood. When he got back, he said, "Darling, my hands are freezing!" • She says, "Well put them in my warm hands and I will warm them up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000

Pursuing the goal with Paul

LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Grace Reach Me?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

The grace of God that brings salvation, it says has appeared to all men. It’s available for everybody. Not everybody will accept it but that doesn’t change the fact that it is available to everybody.

The Bible is a very precise book and God always does things in a very precise way. If you will read the Bible from cover to cover you will find that there is not a lot of wiggle room to be found in its pages. There aren’t many gray areas that you will discover. You will not be able to say, “Yes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reach Your Mountain

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

Though 85 years old, and having just come out of the wilderness wanderings, Caleb is not finished. He is not content with taking life easy. He says, "Give Me This Mountain."

“How To Reach Your Mountain” Joshua 14:1-15, 15:13-14 Caleb has every right to be tired....to be weary......to be satisfied with just sitting back and proping his feet up. After all.....he was 85 years old, and had just come out of 40 years spent wandering in the wilderness. But Caleb is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-15, Joshua 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Reaching Out To All Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 11, 2007

During Jesus discourse with the "Woman at the Well" He revealed six points of His divinity and seven life changing behaviors for the Christian.

John Chapter 4 is our passage for today, it begins with the account of “the woman at the well”. This is a powerful message showing Christ willingness to reach across the boundaries of prejudice in order to provide salvation to all people. In our culture, it is difficult to relate to the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Reach Out And Touch The Lord

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 5, 2010

This sermon speaks of Christ’s power after every resource has been exhausted and shows how that profession must lead to confession.

Reach Out And Touch The Lord Text: Mark 5:25-34. Introduction: Once again we find ourselves in the fifth chapter of Mark’s gospel and you will recall that this section of the Gospel is filled with impossible cases, and is often referred to as the Home Of The Hopeless. Here Jesus shows that He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Your Community For Christ

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008

The importance of reaching our community for christ

Reaching Your Community for Christ Acts 1:8ff; Mark 16:15ff; Matthew 28:18ff We’re called upon to get involved in our communities. Community:- 1. a) All the people living in a particular district, city, etc. b) The district, city, etc. where they live. 2. A group of people living together as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible