Sermons on The Heart Not The Hand:

The Lesson Of The Loaves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 7, 2010

Do not measure a problem according to your own abilities. Trust God. Little in the hands of the Lord becomes much.

[The thoughts here are extracted and adapted from Tom Holladay’s sermon on The Lesson of the Loaves.] The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of the Lord that is recorded in all 4 Gospels. • This is really unusual when you think of all the miracles that Jesus performed in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wisest Investment

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 38 - The Grace And Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 3, 2025

Jonah desired that God should punish the people of Nineveh and was angry when God relented. There are two sides of God, His grace and His justice that go hand in hand. A proper understanding will help us set aside our sinful ways and to stay in the will of God.

For today’s meditation we will look at Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2, Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 6:6-7, Exodus 15:11, Exodus 32:1, 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 32:7, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Elijah The Mighty Man Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God

If you want to talk about one of the greatest heroes to ever walk the earth. If you want to talk about someone who God really did incredible miracles through, if you want to talk about someone who walked hand in hand with the living God, if you want to talk about someone who changed the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Blunder Effect Series

Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011

David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Position Yourself For The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 21, 2024

How can we position ourselves to be used by God in the gifts of the Spirit? Seven keys for making ourselves available to God for his supernatural operation through our lives are discussed.

Intro In this message, we are concluding our series on the spiritual gifts. We have gotten into a lot of detail in 1 Corinthians 14, so let me go back to the beginning of Paul’s teaching on the subject. 1 Corinthians 12:1: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Psalm 145:16, Acts 19:6, 2 Timothy 1:6, Acts 5:1-32, John 6:38, Acts 10:44-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Doubting Thomas Encounters The Risen Lord

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 15, 2001

Thomas heard of the resurrection second-hand and had to have a personal encounter with Jesus before he came to faith.

DOUBTING THOMAS ENCOUNTERS THE RISEN LORD The first Easter Sunday morning was a time of indescribable joy - Jesus had risen from the dead. Friday was the day of the funeral, but Sunday turned it into a festival! It was almost too good to be true. The disciples could hardly take it in. One ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

His Power For Us Who Believe Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at God's right hand is at work in his people.

His Power for Us Who Believe Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Introduction: The kind of power that changes everything… My dad used to tell a story about an old Georgia redneck who would routinely head out into the swamp and return with a boat full of fish—more than anyone could ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Enter The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Jesus taught us exactly what it takes to enter the kingdom: Childlike faith, empty hands, and the gospel of Jesus!

HOW TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARK 10: 13-25, 32-34 1. Illus. of traveling home from NC • When looking at 11-12 hours of travel, interested in best way. • Some told us, “take I-85 all way to Atlanta” while others said, “take I-95 and pick up I-20.” • Either way was ok, because in end got where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 15, 2006

We are called to dwell in the secret place of the most high! To gaze upon his beauty! To nestle into his heart. For our hearts home is in the midst of His heart! In that place of intimacy.

The soul of man longs for fulfilment. Many, even in the Church try to fill this longing with activities and meetings, with seminars and with works. But the truth is, our soul will not be satisfied until it has come into intimacy with the Living God! This is what our re-born Spirit already knows; ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God Guides, God Provides

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This sermon shows the provisions of God and His guiding hand on our lives as we persue new levels of faith.

Scripture: Gen. 22:1--- Title: "Where God Guides, God Provides" Introduction: There’s not a day when we are not faced with challenges. The challenges come in different sizes, but they come every day. How we deal with these challenges determines how we grow in our relationship with God. Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther, Queen For The Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 18, 2019

Esther's role as queen of Persia reveals the hand of God in the lives of His people -- for His purposes.

1. “Good Morning America” once reported about a young man by the name of Keith Waters was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit & was sent to prison for 20 years. His sister, Judy, a high school dropout went back to school, got her law degree & then spent as much time as she could ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nicodemus Visits Jesus By Night

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 14, 2025

Why did Nicodemus visit Jesus by night and why did Jesus throw him an intellectual hand grenade

John 3:13-17: You must be born again A report in the newspaper CoventryLive on 19th Dec 2020 ran this article Che Williams was using his magnetic fishing rod in an attempt to find an old rod he had once lost in that area of the river. Instead, he ended up pulling up a hand grenade. He pulled ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican