Sermons on Washing Of Hands:

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by David Swensen on May 3, 2002

It is interesting how people leave this life. Some scream, plead and curse. Others go confessing, some go stoically waiting for the inescapable. Most go with fear and hopelessness. Certainly not the case with our Lord and it need not be with us.

Dr. Edward Wilson was the famous British doctor who went with Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic. In 1891 as an undergraduate at Cambridge University he was nicknamed “Bill the Cynic.” He was argumentative, disagreeable and he had a sharp, bitter, nasty tongue. Writing to a friend he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

With Raised Hands

Contributed by H Frank Centrallo on Feb 7, 2003

This sermon is one in a series dealing with the need for congregational maturing. Aimed at men specifically and gifting as a means of war.

Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church February 2, 2003 With Raised Hands Exo 17:5 The LORD answered Moses, "Walk on ahead of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. Exo 17:6 I will stand there before ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:5-16

Denomination: Christian Church

In The Father's Hands

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003

A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

This is just some Biblical examples in which the hand of the Lord was upon His people, and the hand of the Lord that came upon their enemies.

Hand Of The Lord Acts:11:19- 21 The hand of the Lord was with them Every time you see the phrase the hand of the Lord, it will be a reference of 1 of 2 ways 1) Power & presence of God expressed in Judgement 2) Power & presence of God expressed in blessing You will not see the Hand of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hand Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004

This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

In The Potter's Hands

Contributed by Randy Coots on Aug 28, 2008

God needs instruments not objects. The Potter has power over the clay. The Potter has Re-creative Power. This is an exciting message your people will love and enjoy.

"IN THE POTTER’S HAND" Read - Romans 9:16-21 I want you to pay close attention right here "if you will". Paul said the potter has power over the clay... * God Molds Us * God Makes Us * God Holds Us In His Hands "Slap somebody a high five and say .... * God has molded you * God had Made you * ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hands Touching Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2008

Ordination sermon for new deacons. God’s gifts are not found in timidity, but in the power to encourage, the touch of love, and the skill of self-discipline, all symbolized in the laying on of hands.

Of all the ways we can use our hands, none is more authentically human than touching. Touching, not grasping, for some of the apes can do that too. Touching, not hitting, for that is a perversion of our humanity. Touching, not taking, for that is part of our fallen nature. We are most human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Open Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2008

Hands open may be a handshake or a salute, signalling friendship or respect. Just as those gestures affirmed Saul, we also must approach others by leading them to safety and by affirming their potential.

f I come toward you with an open hand, what does that mean? If I approach you from across the room with either one hand or both hands open, how would you interpret that? Well, of course, it would mean different things for different kinds of open hands. There is more than one way to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 13, 2006

Through the hands of Jesus, we see his caring, healing, love, compassion, and blessing. We are safe in his hands. My hope is that the world is safe in our hands.

The Hands of Christ Luke 24:50-53 March 12, 2006 Hands tell us so much about a person. Toni loves to tell the story of her grandfather’s hands. When she was a little girl, he would take her ice fishing during the winter. When they were back at home, she remembers that he would take her socks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Idle Hands Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

11th & Final in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." A theology of work.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 If you’re into bumper-sticker philosophy, you’ve probably seen the axiom, "I owe, I owe, so off to work I go." For a vast portion of the workforce, that’s the best reason they can muster for going to the job each day. According to one poll, only 43 percent of American office ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The hands of our Lord speaks of the entire ministry.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- The HANDS OF JESUS JOHN 20:27 Pilot in the ending of John Gospel said, "Behold the man" What a contrast from what John the Baptist said in the beginning of the gospel, "Behold! the Lamb of God." B. We want to BEHOLD THE MAN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 18, 2007

The hands of Jesus were not the hands of a scribe, a rabbi or a priest. His were the calloused hands of a carpenter!

THE HANDS OF JESUS Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." And He laid His hands on them and departed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Bird In The Hand

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed