Sermons on sleight of hand:

Binding The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

“Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Second-Hand Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 1, 2007

See what it means to be a first-hand follower and how that can persuade second-hand skeptics.

“The Second-Hand Syndrome” Luke 24:1-12 The more I analyze and scrutinize the Gospel, the more I am amazed that people don’t believe it. It is historical, evidential, logical, and personal. Yet, the enemy’s blinding tactics keep working and people continue to resist God’s Word, saying “No” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of The Maters Hand Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 12, 2005

This is the 22nd sermon in a seires of the Mircles of Jesus. This sermons deall with what haappens when Jesus touches you.

The Touch of the Master’s Hand Mark 7:31-37 Miracles # 22 I. Something special happens when Jesus touches you. II. All people are spiritually deaf until Jesus touches them. III. Jesus’ sigh shows us that HE is moved by the lostness and suffering of people. IV. When Jesus touches us we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 16, 2005

God’s question to Moses regarding the staff. This sermon focuses on "Little is much when God is in it."

It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. He got picked last. Last for basketball because he was too clumsy; in hockey he was not ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

leading into advent

† In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hand That Rocks The Cradle: Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005

When a mother fulfills her calling well, her family, her church, her community feels the positive power of her influence.

Motherhood is a hard balancing act. Mothers are not only concerned with the growth of one single child, but in balancing the good of many who are in their care. If married, they nurture their husbands. In some cases they provide care for sick parents or relatives as well as filling needs in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Empty Handed Request Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005

The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Hand At Work Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

In Ruth chapter two we begin to see the hand of God at work in very visible ways!

God’s Hand at Work Ruth Chapter Two I. Introduction Someone has said that the book of Ruth begins with the death of a husband and ends with the birth of a baby. It is true that the book begins with sorrow and ends with joy! What got Ruth from sorrow to joy? Last week, we saw Ruth’s commitment. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shepherd Or Hired Hand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2006

This sermon investigates our relationship as sheep to Christ Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

John 10: 11 – 18 Hired Hands? Intro: Once there was a blonde who was really sick of all the blonde jokes. She decided to dye her hair and change her hairstyle. After her new makeover, she decided to take a drive through the countryside. She happened upon a shepherd with a large herd of sheep. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Molding Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Alan Escalona on May 7, 2006

how sin is the cause of all sufferings in the world, and how "suffering" is part of our lives.

The Molding Hand of God Introduction (Part 1 of the series): Time and again, we are confronted with the question of purpose in our lives. WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO? We are contagious and people can almost get burned by our zeal when we are so excited in accomplishing a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is That In Thine Hand?

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We all have been blessed with opportunities and abilities. Will you use yours for God’s glory?

As we think of Moses, there are many events that come to mind. We recall his standing before God in the burning bush maybe as often as any other event. It was when he stood there that God took a very common item - the tool of a shepherd - and made it an extraordiary instrument with which to lead ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Without The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Without the Hand of God in our lives, we cannot believe God, will hate His Messenger, and will be gullible to any and every opinion.

• Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." • It sounds exactly like our family vacation. • Family life is difficult for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Dad's Right Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 21, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that faith – in relationship reconciliation - recognizes that God’s ways are not man’s ways.

21 June 2009 Father’s Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God’s plan is something people would have never dreamed of when it comes to relationship reconciliation. REFERENCES: Ephraim (The younger son means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Hand In Haiti

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 16, 2010

This message is a response to the crisis in Haiti. May God bless and provide for those who are suffering there and may we be His hands and feet!

God’s Hand in Haiti What happened in Haiti this week has shaken the entire world. As the scenes and stories of destruction keep coming in from the news media and the faces of these poor hurting people splash across our computer and TV screens into our comfortable homes; who is not shaken by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discouragement - Talk To The Hand Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 16, 2010

Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success reveals our lack of faith.

Our discouragement over our apparent lack of success in telling others about Jesus Christ, or in living our Christian life reveals our lack of faith. We must remain obedient to Jesus and continue to share who Jesus is, even in the face of no success. In our Scripture this morning, Paul, Silas and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational