Sermons on Useful Hands:

The Deception Of Narcissism Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 4, 2025

Narcissism is a self-centered personality style characterized by an inflated sense ofu self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Narcissism is a pervasive and destructive phenomenon that affects individuals, relationships, and communities. At its core, narcissism is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. The Bible provides valuable insights into the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 16:18

From Corrupt Mind To Correct Mind Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 5, 2025

By applying biblical principles, we can renew our minds..

The Bible teaches that our minds are capable of corruption, leading us astray from God's path. However, through spiritual transformation, we can renew our minds and align with His will. The Corrupt Mind In Romans 1:28, it's written that those who reject God are given over to a depraved ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Lord Our Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

The work of the Good Shepherd.

THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16a. First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel 34:11. ‘If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray,’ teaches Jesus, ‘does he not go to the mountains to seek the one who is straying?’ (cf. Matthew 18:12). ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Prepared.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

Joseph comforts his brothers.

A PLACE PREPARED. Genesis 45:3-10. Joseph went from his father’s favour, to the pit, and into slavery. In Potiphar’s house, he went from his master’s favour to false accusation to prison. In prison, Joseph went from the warder’s favour, to the forgetfulness of his surviving former cell-mate: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wake Up Call For Preachers And Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation.

Many claim to be Christians, but their lives reveal a different story. This sermon exposes the dangers of worldliness, the consequences of neglecting true salvation preaching, and the transformative power of genuine salvation. The Deception of Worldliness 1. Conforming to the World (Romans 12:2): ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:21-23

Guarding Your Blessings And Identity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2025

The Bible provides guidance on how to protect our blessings and identity from those who might seek to steal them.

In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, it's essential to recognize the threats that can compromise our spiritual well-being and sense of self. The Bible provides guidance on how to protect our blessings and identity from those who might seek to steal them. The Enemy's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:5

Without God You Are Nothing, With God You Are Everything Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025

The Bible emphasizes the importance of our profound relationship with God...

The Bible emphasizes the importance of our profound relationship with God, highlighting the dramatic contrast between life without Him and life with Him. Let's explore this concept through biblical verses. Without God, We Are Nothing Without God, we are incomplete and lacking in true purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Allowing The Spirit Of God To Control Our Fleshy Desires Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 24, 2025

As believers, we are called to live a life controlled by the Spirit of God, rather than our fleshy desires.

As believers, we are called to live a life controlled by the Spirit of God, rather than our fleshy desires. The Bible teaches us that our sinful nature is in constant conflict with the Spirit, and that we must choose to surrender to God's control. The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7-8, Galatians 5:16-17

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 15, 2003

A sermon I preached during the height of popularity of the tv show, it has proven to be a great soul winning message.

Who wants to Be A MILLIONAIRE? WHO WANTS TO LIVE WITH GOD FOREVER? Regis Philbin dressed in his trademark gray suit and gray or black tie is setting across from some average Joe who is now occupying the "hot seat". For the past few minutes we have watched him ask a large gamut of questions, from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Haters

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003

This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-17, 1 Samuel 10:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Detours

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2003

When you run into the cross, don’t look for a detour because you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

Detours The 2002 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest National Challenge was to select, raise, and wave a national flag…in twenty or more steps! The idea of this contest is that groups of students are given an elementary challenge: something as simple as peeling an apple, sharpening a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002

This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment With A Promise

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 17, 2001

God promises a special blessing for all children who honor their fathers and mothers.

To learn of the first ’duty’ that a godly child or young person is to perform, we want to go back in time to the occasion when Moses brought the children of Israel out of Egypt to a mountain called Sinai. Exodus 19:17-18, 20, "And Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Conqueror

Contributed by Evelyn Newberry on Nov 9, 2000

Victorious Living in Christ

Our Conqueror Isa 63:1-6 1 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save." 2 Why are your garments red, like those of one treading ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Second in a series on family living from a Biblical perspective.

BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING II HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! EPH 5:15-33; PROV 22:15 Sunam 2/10/02 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15, Ephesians 5:15-33

Denomination: Pentecostal