Sermons on Abrahamic Blessing:

The Blessed Man

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The first Psalm is the doorway into the worderful book of Psalms. It is the first beatitude of the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------- THE BLESSED MAN PSALM 1 Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pass The Blessings Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 18, 2006

Through the cross, Jesus gives us the freedom to love with abandon and to give recklessly and abundantly.

Luke 6:27-38 “Pass the Blessings” INTRODUCTION Martin Luther King in his “I Have a Dream” speech that he delivered in Washington DC on August 28, 1963 proclaimed at the end of the speech, “Free indeed, free indeed, thank God I’m free indeed. “ Christians of all times and places are able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006

It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-15, Psalm 33:1-33, Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Adventist

The Blessings Of Grace

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

Many Christians today sing "Blessed Assurance" but do not have it in their hearts. This sermon explores false ideas concerning the assurance of salvation and then looks at what the Bible say concerning how we can come to know that we are saved.

Blessed Assurance I John 3:23-24 We sing “Blessed Assurance” but do we really mean it? We see Christians today that apparently do not have any assurance that if they died tonight they would go to heaven. As a result, they have no joy; their lives are filled with worry; they serve God grudgingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

The Psalmist describes the character and behavior of a person who is blessed by God.

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1 I. A man is blessed when he does not (vs. 1) A. Listen to the counsel of the wicked. 1. Character of the wicked. (Ps. 10:7-11) 2. Nature of their counsel. a. Unreliable (Ps. 5:9) b. Unwise (Ps. 36:3) B. Walk with the sinners (Wicked) 1. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 14, 2003

No Christian can be effective without the assurance of their salvation. This sermon is the introduction to a series, but can stand alone as a sermon on the assurance of salvation.

“Blessed Assurance” INTRODUCTION: We begin a new series … on the assurance of salvation. We will take a look at the vital signs of a Christian from the perspective of the book of I John. Let me ask you two questions: o ARE you a Christian? o How do you KNOW you are a Christian? No ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Jun 10, 2003

A Patriotic sermon for the 4th of July based on material by Vance Elzinga

Blessed is The Nation! It was the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13 a man found himself sloshing around in a small boat. He was on a mission. He’d volunteered to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Be diligent and have full assurance of Salvation!

Blessed Assurance Hebrews 6:1–12 INTRODUCTION How many of us have watched Trading Spaces on TLC or seen Bob Villa and became inspired to finally do something about our own tired and outdated homes? It’s easy to get inspired to do something. Once inspired by seeing a weeks work condensed into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Believing Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith.

The Blessings of Believing Romans 15:1–13 INTRODUCTION Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith. MAIN BODY I. We are filled with Joy. A. An example of Joyful believers. Acts 8:5, 8, 39 1. Philip proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fathers Blessing

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 16, 2003

This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would take me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34, Genesis 34:1

The Greatest Blessing Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Jesus sustains us through the hardships of life to give us the greatest blessing - eternity

The Greatest Blessing James 1:9-12 August 20, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A group of girls on a picnic in Washington State’s Cascade Range had taken a wrong trail. After spending a terrifying night in the high country, they were wandering hopelessly-cold, wet, and hungry, and convinced they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

A sermon on God’s mercy with main points taken from a very popular section of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

Blessed Are the Merciful Matt. 5:7 INTRO. This is the first of the Beatitudes that deals with the attitude of a Christian toward his fellow man. Mercy is love in action. It seeks the benefit of those who are in our power to hurt and may well deserve ill treatment. It goes beyond benevolence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ