Sermons on Strong Hands:

Enjoy God's Blessings

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2014

Our blessings are in God's hands, not ours. Blessings come from obedience, not works. Enjoy what God has already given.

It is God’s will that everyone be blessed, according to the Scriptures. His promise of a fulfilling and abundant life is given to all, not a selected few. • It does not matter who you are, what race or nationality, how educated or rich you are, whether single or married, God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Intervention

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of miracles that you hold in your hand is still as true as ever.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight. The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Has Tattoos

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jan 11, 2011

Many pastors preach against tattoos, too bad they didn't tell God. He has tattoos on His hands!

God Has Tattoos! A. In the Book of Isaiah 49:16-17, we read that Israel was in a time of great trouble. God was judging them for their rebellion and sin. The Babylonians had come in and destroyed their country and carried many away captive. The people were crying out, "Where is God in all of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16-17, Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Vineyard

You Are God's House, God's Building

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 21, 2012

To understand that God always planned to move around among the people in temples not made with hands, but by His Spirit indwelling His people.

In our first reading from II Samuel, it seemed like David had an excellent idea to bless the Lord. He would build him a lavish palace as a permanent home so he wouldn’t have to be carried about in the portable box called an arc. When he shared his idea with his prophet, Nathan said, Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Be Patient With God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2016

Be patient with God. Don't take matters into your own hands. Give God time. Focus on the Person of God, and not the promises.

Let me ask you this: Do you know how long it takes to hatch an egg? 21 days. • Is there a way for us to shorten the days? Can we do something to speed it up? • I’m afraid not. Speed up the process and we would spoil what God is doing. Most of us have a problem waiting for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Let us consider what demonstrates love to others the best? Kiss? Hold hands? How about considering LISTENING SKILLS?

THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask the question what is the greatest act of love? May say “THE KISS” or MAYBE HOLDING HANDS? THE KISS CAN BE DECEIVING. The kiss can be deceiving. The kiss could hid motives and could lead to lust and hurt. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Mark 8:18, Matthew 13:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Test: Watching People: Ready To Quit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 21, 2020

Come let us reason, it is not wise to watch other people and then throw up our hands and quit. Frustration is a faith killer.

TEST: I AM AN READY TO QUIT… FRUSTRATION… WATCHING PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a towel, discuss Roberto Duran’s most famous fight was against Sugar Ray Leonard. Roberto threw in the towel and quit early in the fight? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN?) How easy can our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29, Psalm 73:1-28, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022

When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Other

Don't Offend My Children, Or Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2021

Even as Jesus suffered offense at the hands of others, every Christian shall likewise suffer. How we respond to this offense is important.

Don't Offend MY Children, or Else! Mark 9:38-50 It is a bit odd that this week’s gospel text from the lectionary begins with John’s response to what Jesus had just said. It is poor practice to start in the middle of a paragraph. Before we can analyze this text, we need to ask: “What was John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Tried By Festus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

Courageous people are always clean in their hands and conscience. Corrupted persons are always not straightforward and tricksters. The will of God was progressively fulfilled in the life of Paul.

Acts 25:1-21 Paul Tried by Festus 25:1-7 Paul at Caesarea 24:8-11 Paul defends his case before Festus 24:12-22 Festus and King Agrippa on Paul Acts 25:1-7 Paul at Caesarea The team of priests and leaders of the Jews met Governor Festus and wanted to hold the trial of Paul, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Faith & Doubt (2 Kings 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2025

Do we have faith or doubt in God's hand? Let's look at 2 Kings 7.

Do we doubt God’s ability to set things right and His timing? How can we overcome doubt and grow in faith? Let’s begin in 2 Kings 7. Did Elisha prophesy relief from drought and siege, but did the king of Israel’s officer continue to doubt and criticize God? Elisha said, “Hear the Lord’s word! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist