Sermons on Reaching Hands:

The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Paul calls us to intense training. The challenge which lies before us is nothing short of reaching the world for Christ and building God’s kingdom here on earth with a multi ethnic church. It is far beyond our current ability and it will not happen overni

The Amazing Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Have any of you ever watched the Amazing Race? It’s a reality game show in which teams of two people race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants strive to arrive first at the end of each leg of the race to win prizes and to avoid coming in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

God Saves A Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2017

In Acts 16 Paul received vision of a man from Macedonia to come over & help him. Paul & Silas immediately crossed the Aegean Sea to Europe to reach this man. Instead of a man, he found a woman, Lydia, Europe's first convert to Christ.

God Saves a Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 23, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry At Thessalonica And Berea Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 17, 2021

Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and preached Jesus as Christ. They proclaimed Jesus as King and Messiah of Jews. Paul and Silas arrived at Berea and started to preach in the synagogue over there.

Acts 17:01-15 Ministry at Thessalonica and Berea 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica 17:10-15 Ministry at Berea Acts 17:01-09 Ministry at Thessalonica Paul, Silas passed through Amphipolis, Apollonia and reached Thessalonica. As per their custom, Paul and Silas went to the synagogue and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 22, 2022

The Tower of Babel was a man centered plan. God supernaturally confused the languages and scattered the people. There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today. Pentecost was the Tower of Babel in reverse! The Holy Spirit comes to reach those separated from God by sin.

Someone says, what are you saying? I can’t understand you. You are talking nonsense. Stop babbling. You know what they are referring to right? It is a reference to what happened in Genesis Chapter 11 at the tower of Babel. The story of the Tower of Babel is uber significant. It explains the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Clever Couple Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

Cleverness is the ability to skillfully work your way through complex circumstances to a goal that is your aim to reach. Godly cleverness is aiming for a goal that is pleasing to God. Boaz was blessed with godly cleverness. This is a virtue that has changed the entire world in which we live.

A young couple who had just gotten married, and who had received many valuable wedding gifts, established their home in the suburb. One morning they received in the mail two tickets for a popular show in the city. A note said, "Guess who?" The couple were amused as they tried to find ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

7 Barriers To Your Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2021

Barriers are obstacles that keep us from reaching our needs. Blind Bartimaeus had 7 barriers he had to surmount before he got his healing. Chances are you have some of these too. Follow the example of this great man of faith.

7 BARRIERS TO YOUR MIRACLE Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Rabid fan & the Priest 1. During a recent World Series game, a diehard Astros fan (Texans, Rockets) amused himself by scaring White Sox fans walking to the game in their obnoxious White Sox shirts. When he saw one, he’d swerve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acceptable Anger Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Is it possible that we eliminate the vice of anger, but in so doing also eliminate the virtue of it? It is obviously not Christ like to be losing your temper and blasting people, and seeking revenge. But on the other hand, it is also not Christ like to never be angry at the forces of evil.

I had an awful temper as a child. When I was in first or second grade I broke a pool cue over the head of one of my brother's friends, and for years after I was reminded that I caused the scar on his forehead. My older brother came close to getting even worse. In one of our fights he picked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-7

Not Seeing But Believing

Contributed by Robert Gauthier on Apr 16, 2012

While we will not be able to place our our finger or hands in the wounds of Christ. We still need to believe that He lives. Our Salvation is incomplete if Christ remained death and buried in the tomb. Because He lives we are changed people, because He l

“Not Seeing but Believing” ________________________________________ Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31(NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord, Are You There? Job 23:1-10

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Job, in his troubles sought the Lord, but it seemed quite difficult to reach him. There are times we all face this same trouble. What do we do about it? Can we be assured that he is with us, even when we cannot seem to touch him?

From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor Of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LORD, ARE YOU THERE? Job 23:1-10 Intro: Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar had come to grieve with Job and had accused him of gross iniquity bringing about this intense suffering he was enduring, but job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

3d Series

Contributed by Neil Henley on Jan 13, 2010

Big Idea: God made you for something, therefore...life has meaning and purpose! THe reason for your existence is to discover and reach that God given calling. You see, God had something in mind when He designed you! Find out more here.

Please view disclaimer at the end of this message. God Bless! Question: Why am I here walking this earth? What is the point to life? What is the purpose of life? What is the meaning behind my life? Now I am saved why does God leave me here? I mean... Why not just take you from this earth and into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracle Of The Mediator Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 17, 2018

It can be easy to lose our Jesus given identity because of temptation, physical weakness or lack of faith. Advent is a time to remember that the child in the manger is also the one seated at the right hand of God and he is able to identify fully with us – but is without sin.

Message - Advent Miracles Hebrews 4:14-16 The Miracle of the Mediator Through our Advent series we have been considering the miracles which take place as a result of Jesus revealing Himself to the world in the flesh. A word that keeps coming through out of this series is “identity”. Who are we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Numbers 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Beautiful!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: On January 22, 1973 the United States Supreme Court handed down its famous Roe vs. Wade decision which unleashed death and destruction to the unborn. By a vote of 7-2 they declared that abortion was a constitutional right. This January marked the thirtieth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2

Give Me Five! Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon outlines some important life issues and why we should stand on a few spiritual facts. It was written to exort Christians to extend their hand and say "Hey God! Give me five" (Five spiritual Blessing)

Attention Grabber: Write the word Blessings on sheets of paper-one large letter per sheet. Hide the letters in various parts of the room. As students arrive, invite them to figure out the subject of today’s lesson by finding the nine hidden letters and piecing the word together. Have Students ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Galatians 4:4-5, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ