Sermons on The Task At Hand:

Leave Your Matters In God's Hands Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 6, 2023

Be Still. This phrase is derived from the Hebrew word "Rapha" which means “to be weak, to let go, to release.” Essentially, it means surrender.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART IV *Columnist:* Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Fruits From Faithful Followers

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

Thankfulness and faith go hand in hand

SERIES ON FAITH Part Three “Being Thankful” Adapted from a message by Rev Bruce Shields Luke 17:11-19 October 1st, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Pastor, Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION In the last two weeks we have seen an unforgiving attitude and not spending time reading God’s Word hinder our faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth And Physical Blessing

Contributed by David Dailey on May 26, 2003

Obedience and Blessing Go Hand In Hand

Exodus 15:26. And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Exodus 23:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please God Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave the task for sinners to work and heap up wealth and riches to hand it all to us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still working on Sundays? No. I'm receiving by grace II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer...but Finally

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Mar 20, 2008

Realize WHOSE HANDS we’re really in and know who’s hands we’re RETURNING TO and those are the TENDER HANDS OF The FATHER!

“No longer … but..Finally…” Sub title “Into thy Hands” Luke 23:46 Tradition teaches us these are his last two words he spoke. In honoring such, right here I must say “it is finished!” “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!” These are the last two utterances spoken here by Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshakeable Confidence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009

How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Holds The Future Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 30, 2019

God gave Zerubbabel, the leader of Judah, a prophetic word to give him hope and perspective. God will establish His Kingdom and no earthly powers can thwart it and He will bring in the King who will rule over His Kingdom, the Messiah.

The book of Haggai has FOUR messages for the people of God, to encourage them to return to the rebuilding of God’s house. • Today we will end this book with Haggai’s fourth and last message. - The first message was a wake-up call for them to return to God’s work. - The second message was an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accomplish The Impossible

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 8, 2007

When the task seems to big, look to God for the Victory

When we read about the story of the children of Israel entering the promised land and conquering the town of Jericho we see three steps to “Accomplishing the Impossible” In our own lives these three steps will guarantee our success in the work and the will of God the Father. • In our lives we have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Either You Got It Or You Don't

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 9, 2018

Faith, submission and obedience go hand in hand

Mid-week Message/Devotion May 9, 2018 1 John 5:9-13 Either You Got It or You Don’t One of the very most important elements of Christianity is the exactness of what God offers and the exactness of how we receive and believe. There is NO wiggle room! There are NO half-truths! It all boils down ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

July 4th

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Jul 10, 2020

Love of God and Patriotism go hand in hand.

The Gospel tells us that the seemingly innocent question about paying taxes posed in the Gospel by the Sadducees was contrived to entrap Jesus. How so? If the Lord said that taxes should be paid to Caesar, then Jesus would be despised by the Jews, who’d see him as a traitor to his race. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Wonderfully Made Sermon Iv: Remade To Be Christ's Representative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made us to be His People and that He remade us to be our Lord's representative in these times of uncertainty is to take my task of sharing the gospel and ministering in Jesus' name seriously as never before.

REMADE TO BE ROCK-SOLID REPRESENTATIVES OF CHRIST “To be or not to be, that is the question.” (Shakespeare) Question to ponder: Did you decide at some point in your life what you wanted to be . . . only to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10