Sermons on The Time Is At Hand:

The Significance Of Laying On Hands

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 28, 2023

A sermon preached at a Deacon Ordination prior to laying hands on the one being ordained.

The early church was experiencing phenomenal growth, marvelous miracles, pulsating power, and unlimited blessings. Then, right in the middle of this success story, dissension arose. The Greek speaking widows were being neglected in favor of the Hebrew speaking widows. The Apostles said that they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is That A Rock In Your Hand?

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jun 7, 2003

This sermon is about carefully examining your own life and making the adjustments to be in a position to be blessed.

Can you imagine the feeling of being exposed. The feeling of having your deepest darkest sin, paraded before you and for the whole world to see. Can you imagine the public spectacle and the private shame, of your personal affairs, being exposed for the purpose of embarrassing you or humiliating ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Shepherd Or Hired Hand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2006

This sermon investigates our relationship as sheep to Christ Jesus, the Good Shepherd.

John 10: 11 – 18 Hired Hands? Intro: Once there was a blonde who was really sick of all the blonde jokes. She decided to dye her hair and change her hairstyle. After her new makeover, she decided to take a drive through the countryside. She happened upon a shepherd with a large herd of sheep. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of His Hands

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like; He is the creator, we are His creation¡ He is our Father, we are His children. The one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter, we are the clay.

THE WORK OF HIS HANDS The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like¡KHe is the creator¡Kwe are His creation¡KHe is our Father¡Kwe are His children¡KThe one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter¡Kwe are the clay. CONF.- 4 of 7 days I was set aside. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Right Handed

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005

God saves, keeps, and will judge with His mighty right hand.

God Is Right Handed Psalm 98:1, 2 INTRO.: Years ago, I heard a radio preacher say God is right handed. He gave several Scriptures he thought proved the point. I got interested in looking up the Scriptures to see what is meant by the right hand of God. Sure enough, God is spoken of many times as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Safe Hands Of God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010

How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hands Of God Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

Human beings cling tightly on what belongs to us, and yet God showed us, through His Son, that there is a better way to walk through life – not with clenched fists, but with open hands of love.

Open Hands of God II Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-11 Human beings cling tightly on what belongs to us, and yet God showed us, through His Son, that there is a better way to walk through life – not with clenched fists, but with open hands of love. I. The Generosity of God God gives and gives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Holiness

Clean Hands Count

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 6, 2024

When we come in the Name of A Prophet, The Gift of The Prophet, The Office of The Prophet, be VERY SURE God said EXACTLY what you’re saying! For there is a reason why we are in this place and position we are in.

“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.” Did you ever wonder what kind of hill it was that Jack and Jill had to climb if they couldn’t make it up without cracking their skulls? King David gets straight to the point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4, Hebrews 5:14, Psalm 44:21

Denomination: Other

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

God can take anything that we are willing to surrender to his service and use it to bring about a manifestation of his glory and power.

WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? Exodus 4:1-4, "And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. And he said, Cast it on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 10, 2020

Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at work in the lives of its characters on every page."

For Such a Time as This (Esther 4: 9-17) Introduction Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-17

What Is In Your Hands? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to recognize and utilize our God-given resources and talents for the advancement of God's kingdom and His glory. Key

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today, let us not forget that we are more than just individuals. We are a family, united in faith, love, and a common purpose. We are a community, a body, each with our own unique roles, but all working together for the glory of our Lord. Just as the body ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:3, Judges 3:31, 1 Samuel 17:49, Judges 15:15

Topics: God's Use Of People

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Heaping Handfuls

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage faith and to encourage continued faithfulness in the grace of giving.

"Happy Heaping Handfuls" 2 Cor. 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Intro: Several months ago when I preached on tithing I determined in my heart to preach more faithfully the theme of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal