Sermons on blessed and highly favored: showing 451-465 of 113,911

The Path Of Blessing

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Homecoming Sunday message that looks at the lessons Abraham learned about the blessing of God

Charles Schultz, in a peanuts comic strip showed a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joseph's Blessing

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

I submit to you this morning, that the same blessing belongs to all of you who call upon Christ as Savior. In fact, all who posses a genuine faith will experience the fulfillment of this promise on their lives. “We are heirs along with Abraham the promi

Genuine Spiritual Living (Joseph’s Blessing) Text: GE 37:1 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. GE 37:2 This is the account of Jacob. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings & Ingratitude

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2007

A lesson from the life of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.

The movie Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic played by Tom Cruise. Kovic is a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who surprises his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. However, once he is in Viet Nam the glory of war and heroism fades quickly. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Generational Blessings

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

Today’s family can plant a family tree that will become a legacy.

Generational Blessings May 10, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Jonathan Edwards was married to Sara in 1727, one of the colonies’ most respected/ noted preachers (First Great Awakening). 1 The Edwards were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Ones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013

The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Blessing!

Contributed by Brian Williams on May 6, 2024

Abram didn’t need a change of scenery or circumstance - Abram’s life needed to be transformed. He had to break his past cultural ties because they had such a powerful hold on him.

Called to be a Blessing Genesis 11:27-12:9 5 May 2024 From the beginning of Genesis we have seen the cascading effects of the Fall on the human race. But despite all that happens on this planet, God has given the world hope that through one woman - Eve, one family - Abraham’s, and from one nation ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

Do you want to be blessed by God? The fifth sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

The Blessing of God - Haggai 2:10-19 Do you want to be blessed by God? That's kind of like saying, "Do you want to be a millionaire?" It goes without saying, yes. But what does that mean to be blessed by God? How can we be people who are blessed? Today we'll be continuing on in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Christians (Acts - Part 29) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Understanding the 7 strategic Verbs in Acts 17...

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 28 Pastor Jeff Christopherson July 27, 2003 Acts 17:1-15 I. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians: (Understanding Seven Strategic Verbs in Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Turkey And Blessings

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how often we are simply ungrateful for all that God has done for us and reminds us to always give thanks.

Dr. H.A. Ironside was a wonderful preacher who was known at times for being rather blunt. One day in a crowded restaurant, just as he was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he could join him. Ironside invited his to have a seat. Then, as was his custom, Dr. Ironside bowed his ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

That Blessed Tree

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 14, 2008

Our blessed hope, a trustworthy assurance, is that we will once again eat of the Tree of Life as we have been given access to the grace of God through the Tree of Grace; the Cross of Calvary. Amen.

The Tree of Life, Genesis 2:9 Revelation 22:1-7 Introduction One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up the truck did too. The faster she drove ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Valley Of Blessing

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The seed for Jehoshaphat’s prosperity was planted with his decision to seek God in a time of crisis. His reign of peace was the result of time spent seeking God, trusting God, worshipping God, and obeying God.

Valley of Blessing 2 Chronicles 20: 22 – 30 God sent Jehoshaphat and his army into the wilderness to face the enemy. “Trust me.”, He said. “The battle isn’t yours, it’s mine.”. As the army of Judah lifted their voices in praise to God, an amazing thing happened: the enemy alliance turned on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supreme Blessing Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Ephesians focuses on the implications of the supremacy of Christ for the church and Christian living. Relative to Christ’s supremacy and cosmic role, what is the church’s place and purpose? What does it really mean to be a Christian and a church, the Bo

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 1.THE SUPREME BLESSING (Ephesians 1:1-6) Introduction: Background & Context WHO? Ephesians was clearly written by the Apostle Paul, under the full inspiration of the Holy Spirit. WHAT? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Ridiculous Blessing

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2010

There are blessings, there are great blessings, and then there are ridiculous blessings.....

Before I ever start Preaching I am going to Prophesy first, and tell you that someone hearing this message whether live or by cd, or podcast or even in the written form, God is getting ready to do something so powerful and so awesome in your life, that you wouldn�t believe it if I told you. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

7th in a sermon series on James dealing with the blessing that God promises to those who endure.

“The Blessing of Endurance” Review Today we move on in our journey thought James. James wrote to bring clarity to the life of faith. Many assert they live by faith. Many claim they trust God but their response to various circumstances in life demonstrates otherwise. James serves as a spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Are Blessed! Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

On a level other than the one we can see, at a supernatural level, in the realm where good and evil do battle and evil always loses, God has blessed us. He wants us to live according to that blessing.

You Are Blessed Ephesians 1:3-14 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." – Ephesians 1:3 Poor Little Orphan Annie! It’s "a hard-knock life" for her and her friends. All the hard chores, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational