Sermons on Useful Hands:

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

We can preach til we’re blue in the face but words alone can only do so much.

Words Alone Can Only Do So Much Jer. 17:19-23 (The word “hear” literally means “to understand”) How many times have you offered advice, made a suggestion or recommendation, or even told of your own past experience, only to feel as if you have been ignored completely? There are instances where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 11, 2001

The direction of Your lives can be altered by the power and presence of Jesus in our life. It’s time for a miracle.

RESURRECTION POWER!!! “When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways” (Acts 3: 26). Peter and John had just healed the beggar at the temple gate where he was sitting begging money that he could live. The people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:26

Denomination: Holiness

Benefits Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Arthur Good on Jun 16, 2001

What we "gain" through humble sacrifice for God.

Theme: What we gain through sacrifice. Introduction: Philippians 3:7, 8. In scripture we find a principle that shows us that to make the greatest gains spiritually, we must be willing to sacrifice things physically. These “things” may include our possessions, time, money, convenience, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8, Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001

DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 30, 2002

It is strange to realize that before the flood conditions existed on the earth similar to what we have today in 21st century society.

It is strange to realize that before the flood conditions existed on the earth similar to what we have today in 21st century society. We recently studied Genesis 1-12, which was part of our yearly winter Bible study. In this study I learned that many Christian scientists believe that there was more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire For God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

What happened to the fire?

ON FIRE FOR GOD Text: Leviticus 6: 12&13 What does the dictionary say about fire? Fire----The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion. A. strong feeling; excitement B. to make explode by ingiting C. to become excited or aroused On ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Leviticus 6:12, Matthew 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Fascinating Chapter In The Bible

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

The technical details of Daniel 9 are a little complex, but worth the work. Daniel predicts the very week when Jesus was crucified!

Introduction 1. Daniel 9 may take thinking , but please put in the effort... 2. It is a key chapter, and an important key to: (1) Apologetics: defending the faith in general (2) Jewish evangelism: Messiah had to die before 70A.D. (3) Bible Prophecy and end times events (4) Understanding where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Millennium Kingdom Of Jesus Christ”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on May 13, 2002

The Reign of Jesus and His Kingdom

“THE MILLENNIUM KINGDOM OF JESUS CHRIST” (A Theocratic Kingdom) Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. REVELATION 20:1-15 Today with the world cursed and Satan ruling the world system many feel there is no hope for the future. But the Bible says, Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, Isaiah 35:1-10

Answering God's Call

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

True obedience often involves more than what we avoid doing. It also involves our positive response to God’s call to service.

Answering God’s Call Jonah 1-4 Introduction When the name “Jonah” is mentioned, most people immediately think of a man being swallowed by a great fish. Yet this remarkable event is really only a minor part of a much more important story. The book of Jonah is really the story of a missionary—a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Nathan Bounds on Dec 15, 2005

Learn to expect God to do that which is extraordinary. The Unexpected!

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED John 11:1-8; 14-17; 20-46 Expect - To look forward to, to anticipate, to look forward to the occurance of. Unexpected - That which is not expected What do you expect to happen when you come to God’s house? When was the last time you came to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empty Silos And Starving Sheep

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

This is an outline about God’s provisions for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in this generation where there is a famine of the Word of God.

Empty Silos and Starving Sheep Joel 1:15-20 (Note 17 and 20) Intro: In the days that Joel prophesied there was a great famine in Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel. It is believed that Joel was a priest, for he directs much of his prophecies to the priesthood. Joash was king of Judah during the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Keys To Prosperity"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jan 19, 2005

You will learn God’s principles for prosperity in all areas.

Keys to prosperity for 2005 “Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. *Deut. 30:15-20 “See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Joy Where You Are

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How to maintain your join where you are.

How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican