Sermons on Violent Hands:

It's All In Your Hands

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

Dare we believe that God is still at work in this world despite all its brokenness and iniquity? Dare we believe that God can still work in the world through the church despite all the change and cultural upheaval we see taking place in our society?

Lake Winona was the location of the YMCA campsite in Ormond Beach, Florida – the hometown of my childhood. For two weeks each summer the First Baptist Church would rent the Lake Winona campsite to provide for it Youth and Children’s Ministry. I began attending Junior Camp when I was nine years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Restorer Of Hands And Hearts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Revitalization is God’s special work.

Jesus the Restorer of hands and hearts Luke 6:6-12 Our front lawn in this summer heat has been turning from thick and green, to greenish-yellow, to yellow-brown, in places it has withered away and died. This last rain has helped, it has turned greener, and thicker again. What caused the lawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Heart To God & Hand To Man Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus called us to love God and love people

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 2-Heart to God & Hand to Man Sunday, February 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues; A church whose deacons always “deke”, And ...read more

Scripture: John 17:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Persecution - Are My Hands Clean? Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds?

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/07/15/persecution-are-my-hands-clean/ Persecution – Are my hands clean? What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds? Our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Moves The Hand Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Why is it that some churches are flurishing while others are floundering ? IT’S GOD’S HAND ON THEM This sermon looks at what moves God’s hand off of a church, and what must be done to get God’s hand back on a church.

“WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD?” Matt. 13:53-58 Intro: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward you’re in trouble! Why do some churches seem to experience much of God while others….??? -Is it the style of worship??? Trad. vs. Contemp ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Up Tired Hands

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clean Hands, Pure Hearts Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

Sexual purity is a necessary part of life in Jesus for several important reasons

A little boy ran into the living room where his father and mother were reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” Mom cleared her throat, and excused herself from the room. The dad braced himself, searching his mind for the answer he‘d long been preparing for this question that they knew they would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Me

Contributed by Matthew Miles on Jan 13, 2006

This is a prophetic word the Lord gave me... If your looking for endtime prophecy, here it is! I hope you are edified by it!

The hand of the Lord was upon me when I wrote this message, so don’t take lightly what you’re about to read. What has the world come to today? How come so many people doubt the power of God? Why has this nation strayed from the principle on which it was founded? I tell you the truth because this ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Givers In The Hands Of A Loving God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006

Believers can exercise giving that truly pleases God.

Givers in the Hands of a Loving God 1 Chron. 21:18-25 Jan. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A B David was feeling pretty full of himself in later years & called for a census so he could brag about the size of the nation he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Handful Of Prayer Reminders Using The

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 7, 2010

A handful of prayer reminders using the Five Fingers of Prayer. Many illustrations have been given with the hand or hands as the subject. Through the Bible tells us to first pray for those in authority and to pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem,

A handful of prayer reminders using the Five Fingers of Prayer. Many illustrations have been given with the hand or hands as the subject. Through the Bible tells us to first pray for those in authority and to pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem, here are a handful of prayer reminders using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Them

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

Let people know how God works. His hand is upon us all the time.

THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS UPON THEM Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. The hand of the Lord is the divine power of the master. With all authority to carry out the commission of Christ to his Church. A. TO DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Hands Be Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

The “Lord of the angel armies” speaks, and says “I am here… you are not alone… I will give you strength – I will strengthen your hands – to finish the task.”

Let Your Hands Be Strong Sept 14, 2008 Zech 8:9-17 Intro: Can you recall a time when you wanted to quit? Throw in the towel, pack up your stuff, and walk away? The situation was hard, you were tired, you felt like you’d had enough, taken enough, worked hard enough, and you were ready to just ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand In Our Suffering Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 31, 2009

How should we respond when life falls apart?

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; for more, visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] WHEN LIFE FALLS APART OBJECT LESSON: Jenga How many of you have ever played the game Jenga? “You take a block from the bottom and you put it on top.” Each of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance