Sermons on Sleight Of Hand:

Weary Hands

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 1, 2014

If you are going through constant problems in your family, nothing but only PRAYER can give you deliverance. When the enemy deliberately brings you into combat, it is all the more imperative for us to stand against him.

Weary Hands! Exodus 17:12”But Moses hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands……..” Friend! When you get weary and tired fighting against the enemies, do not plan to quit, instead join with fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jul 27, 2013

Being in God's hands is, or course, a place of comfort and safety, but it's also a place in which we find ourselves to be acountable for our faithfulness. Also, since God's Hands are the Potter's Hands, being in His hands is a place of utter surrender.

Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand... He's got little bitty baby in his hands; he's got you and me, brother, in his hands; He's got the whole world in His hands... Why should I feel discouraged; why should the shadows come; His eye is on the sparrow and I know He cares for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Hands

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 11, 2013

A fascinating study is how the Bible speaks of God having hands, and how this terminology teaches us metaphorically about God's character and attributes. This sermon examines God's fearful hands, saving hands, keeping hands, helping hands & strong hands.

God’s Hands Chuck Sligh August 11, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 10 (to be read later) INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was a small child, I remember a song that was very popular, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hands And Feet

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

This sermon teaches students that as Christians, they have a ministry.

Matthew 28:19-20 Christ calls everyone to ministry. If you are a believer in Christ, then you have a calling on your life for ministry. Not necessarily to be a pastor but to play an active role in the ministry of the church. Each person’s calling may be different but there are some things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Handed Over Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012

The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empty Handed?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 31, 2011

If I could give you a chance to go back to school and you would know how much school was going to affect the rest of your life (Better job, better quality of life...) would you do it?

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Invisible Hand Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

The "invisible hand" of a sovereign God guides Paul (and us!).

“The Invisible Hand” Acts 22:22-23:11 July 27, 2008 From Wikipedia: “The invisible hand is a metaphor coined by the economist Adam Smith. In The Wealth of Nations and other writings, Smith demonstrated that, in a free market, an individual pursuing his own self-interest tends to also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sovereign Hand

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

God is worthy of trust and adoration!

The Sovereign Hand, Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Introduction In times of trials, heartache, despair, it is altogether too easy to believe that we are the only one with problems, isn’t it? When the trials come our way it is easy to lose sight of the sovereign provision and care of God. It is in the hard ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Hands Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 10, 2008

One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangel

Hands of Jesus! One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangelist T. L. Osborn. I worked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Series on the Last words of Jesus on the Cross

In the Father’s Hands – Luke 23:44-49 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/4/07 am 1. Final Words are profound As a person lies on their death bed, their final words have a real sense of significance. Friends linger, hoping to catch the final words. Last words actually tell us a lot about that person. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 27, 2009

We are just clay in the hands of God

IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER Text: Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. (1) THE PRESSURE OF THE HANDS OF GOD AS THE CLAY IS IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands That Pray

Contributed by Rev. Gordon T. Eldridge on Sep 8, 2012

The way we pray should reflect our own life in Christ toward others and ourselves.

The Hands that Pray When you pray, do not do as the pagans do. With their many words they seek to impress; yet when you pray, do so in secret as your Father is in secret. (Paraphrase of Matthew 6) Your hands were made by God as you were so when you pray take note of them. Your thumb is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist