Sermons on Reaching Hands:

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…big God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2018

Great Deeds, Strong Faith…Big God – Luke chapter 5 verses 12-26 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Story #1: From Sickness to Health (vs 12-16). (1). The Man Needed to be Changed (vs 12a). (2). The Man Wanted to be Changed (vs 12b). (3). The Man Was Changed (vs 13-14). Story #2: From Guilt to Forgiveness (vs 12-16). (1). The Man’s Problems: #1 The house was full (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

Brought Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 3, 2001

A brief message intended to serve as a transition from a choral concert of Advent music, featuring our children and youth choirs, to the Communion table.

“He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” Children bring things down. All sorts of things. Around our place we are learning that a ten-month-old can move very quickly and has a vice-like grasp. Things will come down if they are not moved beyond reach. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Dec 15, 2003

God often uses little things, little people to do His Great work. Such is the case in the Christmas story. This message shows just what god used in His Christmas message to us in His Holy Word, The Bible.

Little Things In The Christmas Story By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. "And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Luke 2:12 The story of Michaelangelo and his paintings. Someone once asked Michaelangelo, "Why he spent so much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To The Right Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Learning to know and listen to God’s voice over all others.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 3—Listening to the Right Voice I Kings 19:9-18 Sunday, September 14, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Handling Satans Attacks

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Oct 11, 2006

Learn how to practically handle satans attacks.

HANDLING SATANS ATTACKS Nehemiah had it in his heart to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. He had prayed, fasted, confessed his sin, risked his life, gathered men to help, inspected the situation and went forward to do Gods will. Rebuilding the wall would be hard in and of itself, but the job was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building For The Future

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon looks at the ministry of Nehemiah as it pertains to the beginning of a new building program.

Building for the Future Nehemiah Last Sunday our congregation took the next step in a journey of faith for the future. We decided to enter into a Capital Campaign to build our Family Life Center. The Leadership of our church and the those in the congregational meeting I think understand that ...read more

Denomination: *other

No Resolutions Just Commitments

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus calls us to make cross-carrying commitments. These are not resolutions that can be broken and forgotten in a matter of days. When a person picks up a cross, it’s a one-way trip. No one expects to come back.

I HATE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS For nearly a decade, I said, “Next January, I will start eating right and exercising.” You can tell what happened with my resolutions. NOTHING. I did not start eating healthy foods. I did not start exercising, but that all changed last January 14th. I had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's All About Jesus! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 24, 2009

With a world out of focus, we can focus on the Person of Christ.

It’s All about Jesus! Introduction – Focus There are many things people focus upon. Today, at the new Cowboy’s Stadium, there will be many who will focus on the trappings more than the team. Jerry Jones wants his team to win but he loves his $1.2 billion stadium! *After a heartbreaking loss, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – Super Heroes, Skyscrapers And Astrology! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 12, 2010

If Nimrod had been around today, he would have had action dolls made in his image. He would have had a following of kids all around the world. And I think Nimrod had something to do with the strange happenings of Genesis 11.

Genesis 11 – Part 2 – SUPER HEROES, SKYSCRAPERS AND ASTROLOGY! I think it had something to do with Nimrod! My grandson loves super heroes. He has videos of “Ben Ten” He stands there and with a big voice declares “I am Tahmongasaur!” (I think he means to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Knowing When

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 30, 2020

The season of Advent calls us to watch and wait for Christ's coming.

November 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Mary Erickson Mark 13:27-37 Not Knowing When Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Sunday is the beginning of a new Church Year. Advent launches the new year with its deep blue and four ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:27-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lifelong Process Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A LIFELONG ENDEAVOR. KNOWING CHRIST IS MEANT TO BOTH DRIVE AND CONSUME OUR LIVES. TOO OFTEN, DISTRACTIONS AROUND US CAUSE US TO LOSE FOCUS ON TRULY KNOWING CHRIST.

THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH; 11  IN ORDER THAT I MAY ATTAIN TO THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD. INTRODUCTION: THE PROCESS OF KNOWING CHRIST IS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Allegiance To God

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2024

Allegiance has the importance of an oath, and is defined as loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Francis Chan, an American author and teacher once remarked: “True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God’s fidelity to His Promises.” Matthew 5:33-37 reminds us: “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, John 5:19, 1 Peter 2:24

The Curse Of Divisions

Contributed by Clement Manenga on May 29, 2024

The Corinthian church was Infiltrated by; disentions, Idolatry, sexual immorality, and worldly wisdom. But disunity was the thing that was consuming them most. They were a divided force. Today we see a lot divisions and infighting in the church of believers, just like the church of Corinth.

Good morning saints! Today I would like for us look at the effects of divisions and disentions and it's effects. Divisions and disentions have been part of human "social existence". Arguments and divisions are common in families, communities, countries and the world at large! It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Mission Sunday 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Missions opportunities are all around us local, regional, national and international. Is God calling you to a mission field of some kind. Be open to His call and let the love of Jesus fuel your faith to serve.

Mission Sunday 2017 1 Peter 1:17-23 "Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With God We Will Do Things Valiantly. Psalm 108

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 23, 2024

This message is about walking like David in faith regardless of what is transpiring in life.

Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the living God. The indestructible, never ending, living word of God. I will never ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational