Sermons on Sleight Of Hand:

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Laying On Of Hands Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2022

It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.

1st Timothy Laying on of hands November 13, 2022 1st Timothy 4:12-14 NIV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-14, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Withered Hand

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 3, 2022

Hand-Sometimes we have to show our infirmities, or deformities, our brokenness, our weaknesses and our sins to be seen by others.

Withered Hand Mark 3:1-And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2-So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. They watched Him-This would have been a good thing, if they wasn't doing it to trap ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Diligent Hands Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2023

God created every one with a single agenda of enjoying the life. Our members of the body if utilised properly, we can enjoy the life. Diligent hands leads to prosperity and authority. The relationship with God is more important to enjoy the life.

Proverbs 12:11-28 Diligent hands Greetings: THE LORD IS GOOD AND HIS LOVE ENDURES FOREVER. Illustration: One parrot was caught from a forest. It was kept in a cage. She was given food. One day the hunter went to the. He went to the Forest and asked the parrot what message she would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:12-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Hand Of Grace

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 12, 2024

THE HAND OF THE LORD 1. RULES 2. PROTECTS 3. STRENGTHENS 4. BLESSES 5. PROVIDES 6. HEALS 7. PROMOTES

THE HAND OF THE LORD OUTLINE 1. THE HAND OF THE LORD RULES 2. THE HAND OF THE LORD PROTECTS 3. THE HAND OF THE LORD STRENGTHENS 4. THE HAND OF THE LORD BLESSES 5. THE HAND OF THE LORD PROVIDES 6. THE HAND OF THE LORD HEALS 7. THE HAND OF THE LORD PROMOTES THE MESSAGE THE HAND OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hand Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

God communicates to a prophet in many different ways. One time by the word, another via the Spirit, yet another via the voice above the expanse, etc.

In the book of Ezekiel, God speaks to Ezekiel in a variety of ways. 1) The word of the Lord came 2) The hand of the Lord was on me 3) The Spirit lifted me up. 4) The Spirit entered me 5) The voice above the expanse said to me. 6) The Lord God said to me. 7) Son of man, stand up on your feet 8) The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:22

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice that represents the transfer of spiritual blessings, authority, healing, and empowerment.

LAYING ON OF HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:17 "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." – Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 6:1-2, James 5:14 INTRODUCTION Laying on of hands is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17, Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hand Of The Lord In Scripture

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2017

The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

The Hand of the Lord in Scripture Exodus 9:1 - 1 Peter 5:7 Bible Study by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *This study grew out of a desire to better understand the hand of the Lord after I preached a message on Acts 11:21. There God's Word says, "the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hands That Serve God

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 10, 2015

SERVICE TO THE LORD REQUIRES USEFUL HANDS!

HANDS THAT SERVE GOD OBSERVATION: MANY WRITERS BELIEVE SOLOMON WROTE ECCLESIASTES. THE BASIC MESSAGE MAY BE FOUND TOWARD THE END OF THE BOOK. LET US HEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHOLE MATTER: FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS, FOR THIS IS MAN’S ALL (ECCLESIASTES 12:13 (NKJV). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024

“As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relatives Do Not Need Signs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2022

The Apostle Paul (2Timothy 3:6), spoke of two magicians as the notable opponents of Moses and called them "Jannes and Jambres." (See the Tar-gums of Jerusalem and Jonathan.)

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent Exodus 7:11-12 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men[4] and the sorcerers [3]: now the magicians of Egypt[2], they also did in like manner[5] with their enchantments[1]. Magic was practiced in Egypt, and they consisted of the arrangement and employment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist