Sermons on Withered Hand:

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defusing Duplicity Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 17, 2017

This is the first lesson in a series based on James MacDonald's book, Authentic. This lesson battles the problem of hypocrisy.

1. Fake Cars In the 1970’s, Bradley Automotive sold a fiberglass body kit that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression that it was an expensive GT or GT2 sports car. On the outside it looked expensive, showy, and modern but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Emotional Life

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 5 in our series from Exodus tracking Israel's faith journey. This message continues from the previous message.

The notes here are supplemental to the notes for message 4. Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" Pt 2 I. God deliberately designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 A. He positioned His children up against an obstacle 1-2 God deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's Above Me Now!!!

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Apr 6, 2020

But you simply gotta turn it over to the hands of one who is above you, and trust that when you put it in the hands of the the one who is above you,,,,

Its Above Me Now!!! (Joshua; 6: 1-6,20) (*** Greetings and Protocol,,,,,,,) As,,,, we prepare our hearts,,, and mind to receive the word of God,,,, The prayerful takes hold of us and controls our daily living,,,, I wish that you would take a moment too bow and be in prayer with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Fan Follower Or Disciple?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Song Of Praise To God In 2nd Samuel 22 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

“David sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:…”

If there’s one thing that perfectly sums up David’s life it’s the praise that David sings to the Lord in 2nd Samuel 22. David expresses poetically all that God has done for him. David acknowledges clearly, his life story is not really about David. It’s about his God. The entire chapter of 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-3, 2 Samuel 22:4-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2010

There was hand-to-hand combat in the corners, but he still could turn to God. When you can't look this way or that you can always look up! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Down But Not Out 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DownButNotOut.html We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair [2Cor. 4:8]. Paul is making a comparison here. He says, "We are troubled." That is a comparative degree. But he says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 15, 2009

No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives. Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered and worn-out human hearts with His out pouring Spirit!”

Circle which one describes your life now: As an off-road experience As a crossroads experience As a newly paved road experience No matter what your experiences in life, God is always ready and willing to restore of lives.Someone has well said…“God composts life’s sour fruit! He restores withered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

This is a introduction to a series on the Sermon on the Mount

INTRODUCTION Talk about the Sermon on the Mount in relation to the Sermon on the Plain. There are three predominate views concerning these sermons: 1. The versions are two different sermons. Omissions. Different Purpose. Luke states that the immediate purpose for writing was the instruction ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Ya Headed?

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 21, 2005

God has a specific destination, not just a direction.

Deut 12:5-14 &28 We need get where go wants us to go I feel like the body of Christ is wandering Made a vow to set and discuss where our church is headed Where there is no vision, the people perish--- I have a direction in my family 1. love my wife- grow old, get grouchy, watch our kids ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hopelessness To Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 25, 2016

Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and the woman with the flow of blood.

Mark 5:21-43 “From Hopelessness to Hope” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to flesh out the central premise of his gospel, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom is upon us. Repent (change your perspective) and believe (trust). Mark does this through two powerful healing stories. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Autumn Trees Without Fruit – Doubly Dead And Uprooted Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Autumn fruits that are withered from worthless trees. - this is the next description Jude gives of these wicked false teachers who savage the truth of the gospel. These men cause havoc but they are described as "doubly dead and uprooted". God hates His truth being destroyed.

AUTUMN TREES WITHOUT FRUIT – DOUBLY DEAD AND UPROOTED Jude 1:12 What was the title of the last message? And how did Jude describe the false teachers in the one before that? Remember, what the false teachers represent, but then the Christians must be the opposite. (This is part of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, 1 Kings 13:1-5, Mark 11:20, Hosea 9:16, Deuteronomy 29:28, 2 Chronicles 7:17-22, Psalm 1:3, Romans 8:10-11, John 10:27-28, Romans 16:25, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Colossians 2:7, Job 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Riveting Testimony

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Giving a first hand account of Christ living in you.

A Riveting Testimony 1 John 1:1-4 February 15, 2004 1 John 1:1-4 The one who existed from the beginning is the one we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is Jesus Christ, the Word of life. [2] This one who is life from God was shown to us, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dachshunds And Dogged Antichrists

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 14, 2006

Are you biting the Lord’s hand or His anointed?

Dachshunds and Dogged Antichrists I have a red miniature Dachshund named Shiloh. I realize that a miniature Dachshund doesn’t seem like the appropriate dog for an old redneck with a pickup truck, but he fits in my home well as I have no real space for a blue tick hound or a Doberman. Shiloh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist