Sermons on Reaching Hands:

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2008

The song "He’s Got the Whole World..." declares the comforting message that God is in control. But does He have the WHOLE world in His hands?

TITLE: He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands TEXT: Isaiah 40:1-31 OPEN: (lead the congregation in singing) He’s got the whole world in His hands [Repeat 4x] He’s got the Sun and the Moon in His hands [Repeat 3x] He’s got the little bitty baby in His Hands. [Repeat 3x] He’s got you and me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Has His Hand On You

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

It is difficult, from time to time, to understand that as Christians we will find ourselves in some “interesting” storms.  What is even more important is to understand that the storms that come in our lives are allowed by the permissive decree of God. 

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III When God Has His Hand on You Hebrews 12:4-11 PRELIMINARIES To my good friend and minister of this congregation of saints, Brother David M. Tillman, Jr., brother Arlester Johnson and others who are numbered among the leadership. Members of the Narrow Lane Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, Hebrews 12:4-12

Seeing With Our Eyes; Touching With Our Hands Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2010

John's sacramental vision was translated into a church building with two centers--a center of the Word and a center of Eucharistic celebration

Feast of St. John Dec 27 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is very appropriate to be preaching on the Spirit of the Liturgy on the Feast of St. John, because both the letters and the Gospel of John are so sacramental. One useful definition of sacrament is Christ touching us through sacred signs. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

The Healing Hand Of God - Exodus Part 14 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God healed the grumbling hearts of the people of Israel.

INTRODUCTION • As we move on in Exodus as I told you we were going to move right through the Red Sea! • Exodus 15 begins with the song of Moses. The celebration of being set free from Pharaoh and then seeing the Red Sea open for them and close on the Egyptians. • In Exodus 15, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“love Gains The Upper Hand” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The real Christmas Story is a love Story. This final sermon focuses on how God's love won out.

I. I saw a Christmas cartoon this week which places one the wise men on his camel heading to Bethlehem and the caption depicts some of our concerns in this season."I hope I took the price tag off the frankincense before I wrapped it.” A. The real Christmas story is a love story. 1. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Trust The Hired Hand Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

The Good Shepherd verses the Hired Hand.

• This is the 4th of the 7 I AM statements of Jesus. I AM held a significant meaning in the theological minds of Israel. Moses spoke to ‘I AM THAT I AM’ as he stood before the BURNING BUSH and asked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Our Battle Plan - Hands And Fingers To War!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

OUTLINE OF THE BATTLE PLAN Psalm 144:1 Hands to War and Fingers to Battle. What is our stance in a battle in which the victory is already won? The battle that rages is fought by hands and fingers folded, FOR PRAYER!

2010.05.30.Sermon.Keeping the Faith. THE BATTLE PLAN William Akehurst, BA HWSC Packed with Peanuts, Snickers Satisfies - Packed with God’s Word, This study and the revelation of what Psalm 144:1 represents, really satisfies. THE BATTLE PLAN Key Verses Psalm 144:1-15 Psalm 144:1 Key ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Received Pontius Pilate Washing Of Hands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Heifer that is to be sacrificed and He took away the guilt of Pontius Pilate but was sent to hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we innocent of the blood of JESUS? No. The blood was shed for our own remission of sins Hebrews 9:22 (Amplified Bible) [In fact] under the Law almost everything is purified by means of blood, and without the shedding of blood there is neither release from sin and its guilt nor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bloody Hands, Wicked Hearts, & Evil Paths Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 9, 2013

We all have blood on our hands and evil and wickedness are waiting to slip in our lives and the only cure and cleaning comes through Jesus Christ.

Well today we are going to look at three detestable things as we continue our series “Seven things God don’t like. Last week we looked at the sin of “Haughty eyes” being too full of ourselves and how we need to humble ourselves and realize that it isn’t all about us. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Love...but A Second Hand Emotion?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2016

Everyone else cannot have a relationship for you with God, and they won't! Everyone cannot walk your journey and they won't! Everyone cannot go where you're going and they can't! Everyone cannot accept the destiny God is taking you to, only you can!!

What's Love...but a second hand emotion? Are you kidding me? What's love? What does love have to do with it? That's not a question you ask to someone with whom your in a serious relationship. For if you do, you won't be in that relationship very long. And if you are asking that question, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#15 Understanding Love: Sweat And Dirty Hands?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2016

To understand love we must go beyond human logic and realize the lesson that sometimes all we can do is DIG THE WELL AGAIN. We also consider all the tears and sweat that Nehemiah invested to rebuild God's church and walls.

#16 LOVE UNDERSTANDS: SWEAT AND DIRTY HANDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What a strange text about understanding love? Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) Without oxen a stable stays clean, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Us Clean Hands (Covid-19) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 30, 2020

Due to this viral pandemic, people are obsessed with washing their hands! But, did you know the Bible also tells people to wash our hands? In Scripture people washed their hands for three reasons: sanitation, seperation, and sanctification.

Clean Hands Scott R. Bayles Scripture: Various Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/29/2020 Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us online. In the midst of this viral outbreak, the number one piece of advice I’ve heard more than anything else is: wash your hands. I’m sure you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Leviticus 15:11-13, Psalm 26:5-6, Matthew 27:24, Psalm 24:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Saved, Safe, And Secure In God’s Hand

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 24, 2020

What do you think of when you think of a hand? When you think about your Father’s hand, think of his provision, his power, his presence, and his protection.

Saved, safe, and secure in God’s hand John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: v28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. v29 My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all; and no man is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist