In Sermon Illustrations: "Series The Blessed"

Blessed Is Any Weight, However Overwhelming, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is any weight, however overwhelming, which God has been so good as to fasten with ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Blessed Ones Who Possess The Kingdom Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The blessed ones who possess the Kingdom are they who have repudiated every external thing and have rooted ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

Blessed Are They Who Can Laugh At Themselves, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall ...read more

Tags: Humor

Blessed Is The Influence Of One True, Loving ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is the influence of one true, loving ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Blessed Are They Who Have The Gift Of Making ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of Gods best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of ones self, ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Blessed Is He Who Hungers For Friends For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is he who hungers for friends for though he may not realise it, his ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Blessed Is He That Expecteth Nothing, For He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is he that expecteth nothing, for he shall be ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2012

COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" was written by Robert Robinson. He wrote it early in his life. In stanza three, Robinson speaks of being "prone to wonder, prone to leave the God I love". This seems to be a forecast of his later life, when he lapsed into sin, ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Blessings From A Generous Gift

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2016

*God wants us to be givers, because HE is a giver. He wants us to generously give our time, our talents, our tithes and our offerings. In short, God wants us to give our lives and our love to other people, every way we can. They will be blessed, and so will we. *Sometimes even a small gift can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 2 Corinthians 8:1-24, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Tags: Generosity, Trust God, Christian Giving, Love Of God Or Money

Denomination: Baptist

Every Dilemma Has A Silver Blessing

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 4, 2020

For the last several weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself have been enjoying some quiet time in our parsonage. I cannot remember the last time we had such quiet time all to ourselves. One of the blessings of this time is the fact that telemarketers are not calling. In a way, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Tags: Humor, Tipping

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Israel (Jewish) Contribution To Blessing The World

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 13, 2024

Israel’s (Jewish) contribution to blessing the World Genesis 12:3 “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. (also Gen. 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14; Acts 3:25) “For if the casting away of them be the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3, Romans 11:15

Tags: Israel, Jews Bless The World

Denomination: Baptist

Selling Monthly Blessings On The Installment Plan!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 11, 2024

Several years ago a news report told about a preacher who promised to sell blessings on the installment plan. Incredible as it sounds, he offered 12 monthly blessings for $84. Anyone who wanted his prayers could fill out a coupon and send $7 a month for one year. Hinting that his prayers have ...read more

Tags: False Teachers, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Liars, Deceivers, Frauds, Healing, Greed, Prayer, Last Days  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

World Series Co-Mvp Randy Johnson Seeks God's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

World Series Co-MVP Randy Johnson Seeks God’s Glory In 1996, 2001 World Series co-MVP Randy Johnson said: About three years ago, I had a traumatic experience in my life—my dad passed away. I was on the brink of becoming a Christian anyway, but when my dad passed away, I ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Becoming A Christian

The Key To Happiness Is Having Dreams; The Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The key to happiness is having dreams; the key to success is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1

Tags: Blessing, Dreams

God Wants To Trade

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 7, 2019

God wants to trade your dry barren ground for a fertile garden ; He wants to trade your weeds for beautiful flowers ; He wants to take our anxiety and give us assurance (everything is all right) ; He wants to give us faith instead of fear ; He wants to take your curses and give you blessings ; He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Tags: Trade, Blessings

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Doubling

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 19, 2021

COME HOME PRODIGAL! COME HOME! COME IN HOPE! COME IN JOY! GOD HAS A BONUS FOR HIS CHILDREN. Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; By faith we are prisoners, prisoners that are filled with a hope out ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12

Tags: Blessings, Double

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Just Kissed Yesterday Goodbye

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 15, 2022

Focus is an essential part of getting something done. Sometimes my focus is more on yesterday than it is today. I waste a lot of time looking backward. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage often rebukes me because I look in the past. I talk more about yesterday than I do today. On the other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Tags: Blessing, Focus

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sir Forgets-A-Lot To The Rescue

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 17, 2022

Contrary to the idea that the older you get, the more you forget, it has never been my experience. I have forgotten things for as long as I can remember. I even forget things that never actually happened. It runs in our family, though it came to me legitimately down through the generations. A nut ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:12

Tags: Blessing, Forgetting

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pastors' Blessings & Blisters: New Pulpit & Pew ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Pastors’ Blessings & Blisters: New Pulpit & Pew research done in cooperation with Duke University and funded by the Lilly Endowment reports that 60% of pastors say “they have never doubted their calling,” and 70% “indicate they have never considered leaving pastoral ministry.” Additional survey ...read more

Tags: Church General

Blessed Be Childhood, Which Brings Down Something ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough earthliness. Henri-Frédéric Amiel ...read more

Tags: Children