Sermons on Being A Blessing:

Joseph: Faithful In Adversity Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Sermon on Joseph being faithful in adversity

JOSEPH: FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY GENESIS 37:12-36 03/14/96 There was once a golfer who was having a perfectly horrible day on the gold course. When he didn’t hook the ball he sliced it, and when he didn’t slice the ball he hooked it. On each hole things got worst and worst. Finally on the 11th hole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritual Deafness Series

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 28, 2021

Blessed are those who have an ear that the Lord has purified, cleansed, and opened so that it can hear the divine call; but there is no blessing for the Christian whose spiritual ears are not active.

EPHPHATHA “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:19, Revelation 3:20, Amos 3:7, Mark 7:34, Psalm 103:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Of The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Marks of being full of the Holy Ghost

“Full of the Holy Ghost” Acts 6:3,5; 7:55 I want us to look at a man called Stephen who is described in the Bible three times as a man full of the Holy Ghost. I want to learn some truth from the life and the work of this man whom we are told three times that he was full of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Last week we looked at our identity in Christ, our present reality and future inheritance. 
We discovered we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.

We are chosen, holy, blameless, adopted as sons, accepted, in the beloved, redeemed, forgiven, predestined, have obtained an inheritance, sealed with the Holy Spirt of promise, a purchased possession, to the praise of his glory. Today we will go deeper into how our identity in Jesus and how that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 3:10-12

Those Who Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 30, 2002

So many Christians today miss blessing after blessing because they do not wait upon the Lord. There is a timing in God that we must learn to flow in.

INTRODUCTION - Jas 1:3 - patience is a product of faith - Gal 5:22 - patience is a fruit of the Spirit - The Bible teaches that we should be patient with one another - But there is a different kind of patience - "waiting on the Lord" - We are conditioned by the world to "get it now" - The church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-11, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because Of The Great I Am – In Christ, I Am… Series

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. Ultimately, those in Christ, as blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing.

Because of the Great I Am – in Christ, I am… Theme: Counting all the blessings I have because I’m in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus’ claim to deity means nothing if that claim wasn’t backed by the act of deity: salvation for mankind. B. For those who accepted His claim, believed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming Your Destiny SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Many individuals have lost their rightful blessings and divine plans due to the enemy's interference. This sermon explores how to reclaim these lost blessings and assure one's salvation.

Many people have experienced the loss of things that rightfully belong to them due to the works of the enemy. They have lost their plans, thoughts, and every good thing that the Lord has given them. The Bible tells us that the enemy, like a thief, comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:6-27

Topics: Salvation Assurance, Spiritual Warfare

John Chapter 9 Sermon 11/2013

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 11, 2013

The light is being dimmed in this world by evil. The light in this world is being dimmed by nonbelief. The light in this world is being dimmed because of freedom of religion but, Jesus is not a religion....He is the light of the world...

John 9.....11/2013 A pro golfer on tour some years ago was as immature as a six-year-old. He could do nothing wrong to hear him tell it and always had an excuse for any loss: after playing one day...it was a lousy course, the other golfers were cheating he said and the weather was terrible. This ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024

Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002

Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Employees And Employers Owe One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2013

Slavery, work, and being a servant of Christ.

What Employees and Employers Owe One Another Ephesians 6:5-9 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/10/30/what-employees-and-employers-owe-one-another/ Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free [Eph. 6:5-8]. Servants (lit., ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Comfortable Contemplations

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 18, 2001

A look at the comfortable position of being a saved Christian.

#COMFORTABLE CONTEMPLATIONS Introduction: As we sit, pray and meditate on The Word of God it amazes me that so many people today are uncomfortable in their lives as Christians. I want to look at Paul and the beginninig of letter he wrote to a church who were being decieved by false teachers. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Table Manners

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 13, 2001

Erasing the excuses for being exclusive.

Today is National Ice Cream Day. Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful! That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun - it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Man With The Backyard Son

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

There is a danger in being an absentee dad.

Well, it has been a year since many of us first met because a year ago today was the day I candidated here. It was a day of you were checking me out and I was checking you out. The year has gone quickly by and I hope that you have been as pleased as I have been about the coming together we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5, Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Plastic Surgery And Tan-In-A-Can

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 19, 2004

We are being transfigured, too.

Plastic Surgery and Tan-in-a-Can The facts of the story are simple enough: Jesus and 3 disciples go up a mountain, Jesus is praying when he is suddenly transformed or transfigured. His face changes and his clothes become dazzling white. Then Moses and Elijah -- both long dead -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed