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Hand in Hand

Rich Wilkerson Jr.

VOUS Church • Dec 1, 2024 • 43 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. explores what it means to work hand in hand with God to gather the spiritual harvest. Because Jesus finished His redemptive work on the cross, believers are empowered to go out into the world and carry out His mission. By reflecting on how Christ's hands create, heal, provide, save, and bear victorious scars, believers are encouraged to dedicate their hands to God's purpose and kingdom work.

Themes

God's Sovereignty and MissionThe Finished Work of ChristPurpose and CallingDivine Provision and MiraclesFaith and Perseverance

Pastor's Points

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Jesus's hands create

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Jesus's hands heal

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Jesus's hands provide

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Jesus's hands save

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Jesus's hands were pierced

Key Points

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Jesus's hands create, forming us as His unique masterpiece with a divine purpose to do good works.
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Jesus's hands heal, reaching out with power and complete willingness to transform our lives.
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Jesus's hands provide, taking whatever small offering we surrender and multiplying it for His mission.
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Jesus's hands save, reaching into our storms to rescue us whenever we stumble or experience doubt.
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Jesus's hands were pierced, bearing victory scars that assure believers of eternal life and triumph over sin.
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Because Jesus finished His redemptive work on the cross and is seated at the right hand of the Father, believers are empowered to run out His mission on earth.
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God's hand actively upholds and guides believers through every mountain and valley, running right alongside us to keep us from falling.
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Sermon Moments

“The illustration of running alongside a child learning to ride a bike to demonstrate how God's right hand actively upholds believers.”

“"A harvest without a hand is a waste."”

“"Why is Jesus sitting? Because he's finished... He's sitting so that we can run out the mission he has for our lives."”

“"If you want to understand creation, you've got to look to the Creator."”

“"Any hardship that drives you to your knees and deepens your faith in Jesus Christ... is actually a gift."”

“"The multiplication never happens in your hands. It always happens in God's hands."”

“"Courage doesn't mean that you don't have fear. Courage means that you're willing to face your fear."”

“"Hands that believe meet hands that create... and hands that pray will always meet hands that were pierced."”

This Week

Bring what you have to Jesus—your gifts, time, and resources—trusting Him to multiply them for His mission rather than keeping them in your own hands.

Reframe seasons of trial and suffering as opportunities to deepen your trust and dependence on Christ.

Seek your Creator daily through prayer and Scripture to understand your unique design and the good works He prepared for you.

Step out boldly in faith toward God's calling, knowing that even if you stumble or doubt, His saving hand will pick you up.

Focus on God's mission rather than temporary, short-term comforts or circumstances.

Partner actively with your local church community through serving and generous giving to help gather the spiritual harvest.

Face daily fears and anxieties with confidence, remembering that Christ has already won the ultimate victory over sin and death.

Remember This

Believers are invited to walk hand in hand with God, relying on His finished work on the cross to empower their hands for His divine mission.

A Challenge for You

"Hands that believe meet hands that create. Hands that reach meet hands that heal. Hands that give meet hands that provide. Hands that surrender will meet hands that save. And hands that pray will always meet hands that were pierced."

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.