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  • Tony Cansler avatar

    The Hands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    A Messageto all

    The HANDS of Jesus John 13:3 “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;” Intro These hands had hung the sun, moon, and the stars. These hands created Adam & Eve These hands threw fire and brimstone and Sodom & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,145 views

    We must be open to God’s Hand in order to fully experience His Spirit and power.

    First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Prayer of Jabez (#3) June 9, 2002 I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to talk to answering machines. Even when you just wanted to say hello, answering machines can leave you speechless. At the same time, it’s fun to listen to unique ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Invisible Hand

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,253 views

    A sermon on the providence of God as seen in the life of Joseph.

    Providence. The word comes from the Latin, providentia. Pro means “before” or “ahead of time”; videntia is from videre, meaning “to see,” from which we get our word “video.” Put them together, and you have “seeing ahead of time,” which is what God does. He sees the events of life ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Hall avatar

    Talk To The Hand

    Contributed by Nathan Hall on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    I think that it’s very interesting that Paul makes a striking comparison between the human body and the body of Christ. Let’s take a look.

    How many of us here this morning have ever heard the old song that says, “the hip bone’s connected to the thigh bone; the thigh bone’s connected to the leg bone,” or however it goes? It talks about the human body. I can remember when I was a nursing student before I went to Bible college I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Bailey avatar

    The Use Of Hands

    Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    It is amazing what we can do for someone, in the Name of Jesus, if we are willing to just offer a hand.

    The Use of Hands Acts 3:1-10 3:1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Swensen avatar

    Into Thy Hands

    Contributed by David Swensen on May 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    It is interesting how people leave this life. Some scream, plead and curse. Others go confessing, some go stoically waiting for the inescapable. Most go with fear and hopelessness. Certainly not the case with our Lord and it need not be with us.

    Dr. Edward Wilson was the famous British doctor who went with Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic. In 1891 as an undergraduate at Cambridge University he was nicknamed “Bill the Cynic.” He was argumentative, disagreeable and he had a sharp, bitter, nasty tongue. Writing to a friend he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H Frank Centrallo avatar

    With Raised Hands

    Contributed by H Frank Centrallo on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,347 views

    This sermon is one in a series dealing with the need for congregational maturing. Aimed at men specifically and gifting as a means of war.

    Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church February 2, 2003 With Raised Hands Exo 17:5 The LORD answered Moses, "Walk on ahead of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. Exo 17:6 I will stand there before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    In The Father's Hands

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,602 views

    A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

    John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Talk To The Hand Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Fourth in series. As members of the body of Christ we have a uniqueness, union, worth, and belonging.

    "In Christ" "Talk To The Hand" I Corinthians 12:12-27 Individualism Examples/illustrations "What you want is what you get" "Your way, right away [at BurgerKing]" Mitsubishi "You deserve it" Supremacy of the "id" Reality TV Survivor The Weakest Link Big Brother "? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In The Potter's Hands Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,028 views

    Sermon on the potter and the clay for Pentecost 14C

    On an overhead slide, draw four symbols: a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Ask the audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs; “Research shows that if you picked the square, you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • J. Hail avatar

    The Hand Of The Lord

    Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

    The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Into Thy Hands

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    A dying experience

    Welcome ....... As Christ our Lord hung there on the cross of Calvary, nails in his hands, nails in his feet, blood gushing from his side, his body in agonzing pain, he took those dying moments to speak with his Father. Four of our Lord’s seven sayings was directed to his Father. Father forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    In The Hand Of The Potter

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 24,009 views

    Clay in the Master’s hand

    Let us Pray Welcome.... Our theme this year is "Stepping Out By Faith," and I would like to remind each one that there are things right now that we cannot see, but by faith we can hope for it. There are things right now we might not fully understand, but by faith we can continue to believe God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Into Your Hands

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,193 views

    This is full text, albeit short. This was part of a Good Friday service covering the sayings of Jesus on the cross.

    She was perched on the couch. “Catch me, daddy!” She leaped into my arms. Man, was I scared. My daughter demonstrated faith and trust in me as her dad. She just knew I would catch her. I wasn’t so sure. She has known from very early that I love her and that I have her best interest in mind. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    In The Hands Of The Potter

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,419 views

    God shapes us like clay to be used for His purposes

    Sermon for 5/2/04 7 p.m. SBC Philippi, Philippi, WV In the Hands of the Potter Jeremiah 18:1-6 Primary Purpose: God uses various means to shape us and mold us for His purposes. Introduction: When I was in 10th grade, I took an art class. We had drawing, painting and scratch board and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist