Sermons on Work With Your Own Hands:

Our Times Are In God’s Hands

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 13, 2013

Many of us feel as if somehow we have been demoted and overlooked by life, when in fact, every step we take and every move we make is carefully planned; God Himself is orchestrating all our circumstances and endeavors

“But I trust in you, Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.” (NIV) Introduction We are servants, sometimes slaves, to our electronic devices; we are slaves to our watches, smart phones, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Lord's Hand Shortened In 2026? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 19, 2025

The Lord is so powerful. He does according to his will and purpose. Nothing is too great or too small for God. He is ready to bless you in unexpected ways and means. Look for things to change in 2026.

01.01.2026 AMC NEW YEAR SERMON Number 11:18-23 - Is the Lord's hand shortened?   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His Love endures forever! Happy New Year 2026! Introduction: Tonight, I would like to introduce the theme for the year with a promise in the forms of a question. Is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018

The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Action

Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006

A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Methodist

Encountering Christ: Healing The Man With The Withered Hand

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 25, 2023

This is from a series of encounters Christ had with people.

Title: “Encountering Christ: A Man with a Withered Hand” Scripture: Mt. 12:9-14 Type: Series/Expository Where: GNBC 2-27-23 Intro: Spring of 1856, wealthy English Christian woman, Mrs. Colville, was impressed upon by God to travel to N. Ireland to lead souls to Christ. Went to city of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14, Mark 3:1-6, Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon And Purah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD doesn't want hypocrites in the church, but GOD will continue to give them to their own depraved mind believing a lie rather than GOD. Romans 1:28 (Amplified Bible) And so, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God or approve of Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to your own good works? No. Only to JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD doesn't want hypocrites in the church, but GOD will continue to give them to their own depraved mind believing a lie rather than GOD. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bring Your Requests To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2020

As we continue to discover the way that lament works, we discover that after turning to God, and bringing our complaints to God, the next step is to bring our requests to God. God wants to hear our bold requests.

A. The story is told about a little boy who liked to ask the blessing before his family’s meals. 1. One day, he asked to say the prayer and was given permission to say it. 2. His dad and mom and siblings bowed their heads and closed their eyes. 3. The little boy started the prayer, but then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Charge That Does Not Change

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

Two thousand years after Timothy and 3,500 years after Joshua, the Lord’s charge for his people has not changed.

Septuagesima Sunday Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Tim. 2:1-13 “A Charge that Does Not Change” The lessons for today provide us a remarkable opportunity to bserve two very similar situations which happen to be separated from one another by a huge gulf of time, at least as far as we humans experience time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fishing And How To Tackle It

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

A message to encourage listeners to become more active `fishers of souls.’

INTRODUCTION On the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia, there is obviously an abundance of fish. They are all shapes and sizes. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. There is only one problem, it is a conservation area and no fishing is allowed. Maybe you have experienced the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Exodus 17 - What Has God Already Placed In Your Hands? So Use That! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

God can use an ordinary rod in Moses hands. What resources are in my hand? What will God use in my life to enable me to find the victory I need in the circumstances I face? Am I willing to support my leaders?

Exodus 17 - What’s that in your hand? Use that! 1. AM I WILLING TO BE TESTED IN YOUR FAITH? "Am I willing to trust in God when I face problems and crisis points in my life? Am I willing to go to Him in prayer for the answers I need on a daily basis?" In Exodus 17 God leads His people to a place ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Out For God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 19, 2007

Before God took the children of Israel into the Promised Land they needed to commit to Him, with no turning back. God, in turn, provided a way to do the impossible. When God calls us and we step out for Him, he comes through for us too.

After the preparation of Joshua as a leader, the encouragement to do what God had commanded - to take the land, and the spying out of that land to find out that the enemy seemed powerful but was frightened of God. After that is where the rubber meets the road, or in this case, the feet meet the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walk In Your Authority , So God Can Use You In 2008

Contributed by Andre Johnson on Jan 6, 2008

Ready to work for God

Walk in your authority so God can use you in 2008 Reverend Andre Johnson St. John 5th Chapter 1: After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 
 2: Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Overruling Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 23, 2012

The Bible fully accepts the free agency of man, but interacting with the free will of man is the overruling hand of a sovereign God. Those that love God and follow His purpose are assured that all things are working for their eternal good.

ROMANS 8: 28 GOD'S OVERRULING SOVEREIGNTY "And we know that all things work together into good for those who are loving God, for those who are being called according to His purpose." IT'S IN THE HOLY WRIT This verse in Holy Writ I see Has very often puzzled me; And many have been led to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

"What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You And Your Father Didn't Know" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2010

The purpose of this Hip Pocket Training is to provoke the male and female hearers to satisfy their spouses’ emotional needs by primarily providing Love and Romance without sacrificing their own personal fulfillment.

24 September 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: For the first time in Recorded History, man and woman are looking to each other primarily for Love and Romance. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15-25 (The Creation Narrative); Genesis 2:24-25 (ESV) Therefore a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Hand Upon Our President

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 17, 2019

It does not matter who are President is, God's hand can guide him for Devine purposes.

God’s Hand Upon Our President Proverbs 21:1 says; “The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases.” Proverbs 21 is a powerful truth that must be grasped so Christians may pray in faith that God is fully able to put into effect His perfect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational