Sermons on 2nd Beatitude:

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 7, 2011

Too many neglect the Revelation because of ’all-kinds’ of reasons, yet it is the book which "Unveils" our Lord in His divinity. This message calls us to view this book with OPENED EYES.

The Unveiling Eyes Wide Open Rev. 1:1-3 * Have you ever felt neglected? Felt like you had something to offer & never given the opportunity? * In the 21st century, it would seem that Revelation is the one Bible book which receives that kind of treatment. Years ago, all we heard about was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not The Benefits

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 3, 2009

We are quick to forget about the great blessings that God has poured upon us

Forget Not the Benefits A woman fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and quipped, “another example of how wasteful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is It Really Devil Who Made Me Do It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Taking ownership of ones wrong doings

Since the earliest days of man when Eve uttered these words, “"The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’’ (Genesis 3:13b NKJV) we have attempted to blame Satan for every time we go astray. While it is true that the devil and the demons have played a role in our separation from God, ultimately the fault ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Man Who Trusts In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Trusting in God and life’s situation

Today we read what may have seemed to be a very familiar passage to you, however with a different twist. The reading from the Gospel is Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, and it sounds very familiar to the Matthews Gospel account of the Sermon on the Mount. However, there are some differences in the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

They Hailed Him As King

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 31, 2007

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of mercy, where the King rides into the capital on a humble donkey, instead of a powerful majestic horse. The Kingdom of God is completely unique… if compared to the kingdoms of this world it is an upside-down kingdom.

“They Hailed Him as King” Luke 19:28-40 (Year C Palm Sunday) Introduction King Jesus, why did you choose me, a lowly donkey to carry you to ride in your parade? Had you no friend who owned a horse—a royal mount with spirit for a king to ride? Why choose a donkey, small, unassuming beast of burden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Conflict Resolved Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 13, 2007

We are called to make and maintain peace

Conflict is part of our lives here on earth. Our Lord Jesus Himself said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.”[1] The question is not if but when are we going to have conflicts. If you notice it, a small issue can even escalate into a big fight. It seems making peace is easier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Ton Of Stuff And A Ounce Of Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2017

Life can tend to become a trap of habits and thinking patterns that define us. We have opportunities before us. Leave your comfort zone and do more than you ever dreamed... Bend your back and get to work.

DO WE HAVE A TON OF STUFF WITH AN OUNCE OF FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Flexible For They Shall Not Be Bent Out Of Shape

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 23, 2019

What is in our lives that 'cripples' us from receiving the blessings from Jesus

Luke 13:10-17 For many years there has been a saying that I have been using. I learned it in business and it has become my tenth beatitude: “Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.” We hear in the Gospel today that the woman was bent out of shape. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 10:12-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Philippians And Stress 5: Choose Not To Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Alternatives to Anxiety: Prayer, Pure Thoughts, Putting God's Word into Practice.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: CHOOSE NOT BE ANXIOUS—Philippians 4:4-9 ***Project on the screen a hand-written note: “Dear stress, Let’s break up.” If only it were that simple!** The Apostle Paul was writing the letter to the Philippians from prison, or perhaps house arrest. It had to be a stressful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Salt Shaker

Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018

Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

What If We Praise Him?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2020

Beginning Monday, I set my alarm for 230PM to go off 7 days a week; I have the same praise song set for my alarm. When this alarm goes off it say’s on my phone screen—Psalm 67:1-7...

What If We Praise Him? Psalm 67:1-7NKJV Charles Spurgeon writes, No author's name is given, but he would be a bold man who should attempt to prove that David did not write it. Psalm 67:1-7NKJV God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, James 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing The Loin—101

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 24, 2021

Of the 400 men who gathered around David in the Cave of Adullam, Second Samuel names the top thirty-seven champions whose courageous deeds became legendary.

Chasing the Loin—101 2 Samuel 21:20-23NLT Of the 400 men who gathered around David in the Cave of Adullam, Second Samuel names the top thirty-seven champions whose courageous deeds became legendary. But most notable were the Gutsy Trio who dared to sneak into the Philistine stronghold at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighters For Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The peacemaker must take the same risks as the warmaker. It costs Jesus His life to be a peacemaker, and this is the price many have paid to bring peace between God and man, as well as between men.

One of the paradoxes of life is the fact that the peacemaker must be a fighter to be effective. Edwin Markham just before his death in 1940 remarked that his fondest hope had not been realized. He had wanted to write a poem that would dispense the armies of the world. Unfortunately, peace is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Righteous Indignation Series

Contributed by Johnny Levy on Oct 17, 2020

We need to be made ready, by the power of the holy spirit, to suffer persecution with grace and humility. Jesus is, and will always be, the greatest example in history of denying his own rights and giving up his own power.

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Scripture: Matthew 27:11-23, John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational