Sermons on the task at hand: showing 691-705 of 131,571

When God Crosses His Hands

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024

One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:14

Denomination: Baptist

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on the Similitudes. This message looks at the follower of Christ as the Salt of the earth. What does this mean and what happens when we choose not to be the salt of the earth

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 1 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Is At Hand: An Introduction To The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 26, 2023

The book of Revelation is the unveiling of what the LORD has in store for the closing chapters of history as we know it. Revelation shows us that Jesus Christ is the Conquering King who will make all things new.

"THE Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants - things which must shortly take place. He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the Word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw. Blessed is he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:39-41, Mark 13:24-27, Luke 21:25-28, John 14:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Revelation 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 47 - The Holy Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 7, 2023

Our God is a holy God and we as His children are called to be a people ‘set apart’ for the Lord. Success is ours when we choose to walk in holiness, and failures are times when we must take stock of our lives to see where we have failed.

The promise of God as given to us at the onset of this year was from Act 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) As we meditated and studied on the various aspects of the Hand of God, we realized that God’s hand protects us, His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, 1 Samuel 6:20, Joshua 1:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Samuel 4:3, 1 Samuel 4:5, 1 Samuel 4:10-11, 1 Samuel 5:2, 1 Samuel 5:7, 1 Samuel 5:9, 1 Samuel 5:11, 1 Samuel 6:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

(Who`s Hands Is Your Situation In )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE HAS AWAY OF PUTTING US INTO SOME DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

TOPIC :WHO'S HAND IS YOUR SITATION IN Luke 23:46 (KJV) 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. (WHO`S HANDS IS YOUR SITUATION IN ) WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Submit Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jun 30, 2024

The best approach to raise our children is to submit them into the hands of Jesus on a daily basis and remind him that they are his property and possession, and he can do whatever he wants with them.

A small testimony which happened recently: my 4-month-old niece had fever, cough, and cold throughout the night. When I was praying in the morning, I had a dream or vision, and within 30 minutes my niece’s cold, fever, and cough went away. Jesus did a wonderful miracle. In this vision, I was in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5

When It's Out Of Your Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages us to surrender to God's sovereignty, find peace in His strength, and secure ourselves in His supremacy amidst life's busyness.

Good day, beloved children of the Most High. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, a spirit humming with anticipation, and a message that I believe God has etched onto my heart for us all. We gather here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Topics: God's Got This

When It's Out Of Your Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages us to surrender to God's sovereignty, find peace in His strength, and secure ourselves in His supremacy amidst life's busyness.

Good day, beloved children of the Most High. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy, a spirit humming with anticipation, and a message that I believe God has etched onto my heart for us all. We gather here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Topics: God's Got This

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

Heaven & Earth 3- The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 28, 2008

The third in a series on Heaven & Earth (the Kingdom of God). Jesus, the 12 & the 72s call ’repent for the kindom of heaven is at hand’ meant ’change your world view: heaven is within reach- and here’s what it looks like’.

Heaven & Earth 3: The kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand. Lk 10:9 (1-12) 1 recap 1.1 1- Sermon 1- In the beginning. Adam and Eve given the task of bringing God’s reign on earth 1.2 2- Sermon 2- in the early days: God looking for a Kingdom of priests. They ’lost it’ because they occupied & settled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling From Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2016

Jesus has called us to the awesome task of making disciples! Are you ready to answer the call?

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Well, I hope none of us get called by God to build an Ark, that would be a tremendous undertaking! It would be scary, and people would make fun of you! • Have you ever wanted to know God’s will for your life? I have had many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambition Of James And John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2018

James and John were naturally talented and dedicated to the Lord. Their mother, just like many mothers today, wanted the best for her children, and so a few days before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, she made a request in behalf of her children.

April 20, 2006 Near Jordan (37) Ambition of James and John Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. From Matthew 4:21 we know that the two sons of Zebedee were the apostles James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010

Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Baptist