Sermons on Blessed Mourners:

Losing God In Religion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2015

We lose God when we emphasize a ritual or object over and above our relationship with God. Don't expect God's blessings without repentance.

During a service at an old synagogue, when a particular prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones sitting to stand up. The new rabbi didn't know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cave In

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 4, 2013

Throughout scripture we find ourselves many Godly people ending up living in Caves. What are these "cave experiences". This sermon shows the "blessings" found in caves!

CLIMBING OUT OF YOUR CAVE Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Listen to what David said in those verses. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? We all do from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pilgrimage: Christian Life On The Way

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

As God called Joseph to take the Holy Family to Egypt, so too He calls us to take the blessings we have received and bring them into the world.

Now hold onto your hats folks: I am not perfect. And pardon me for being blunt: You aren’t perfect either. But I’m not going to stand up here and dissect Dcn. Steven, but I will show you a bit of my guts. I struggle with distractions during prayer time—sometimes it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Conversations From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 21, 2019

This is a simple starter outline focusing on the words Jesus spake and the people Jesus spoke to from the Cross. You can build a nice sermon from these thoughts. Blessings

Introduction: Jesus had conversations with five entities. I. His Family A. John 19:26 - Woman, Behold thy son B. John 19:27 - Behold thy mother II. His Father A. Luke 23:34 - Father forgive them… B. Mark 15:34 - Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? C. Luke 23:46 - Father, into thy hands I commend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Mark 15:34, Luke 23:46, Luke 23:43, Matthew 11:28, John 19:26, John 7:37-39, John 19:30, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Consider Your Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 22, 2019

From the amazing stories of multiplying of bread and walking on water I want to share some faith principles and seek God’s blessing as we consider them.

CONSIDER YOUR FAITH Matthew 14:13-33 Introduction Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Romans 1:17b “…The righteous person will live by faith.” The basis of our Christian life is faith - trust in the living God. How do you rate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Consider God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2014

We miss out on many blessings when we don't consider God's H E L P (His Holiness, Eternity, Love, and Power).

Let us continue to learn from the Prophet Samuel. Remember that godly Hannah prayed for her son Samuel and gave him to the Lord’s work. God answered Hannah’s prayer and empowered Samuel to be a prophet, a spokesman and representative for God. The people of Israel witnessed God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Faith That Defeats Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022

The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prevention

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Remember, it is not just what happens, but what does not happen that makes life victorious. God's providential prevention is a part of every life that is truly blessed

A great cholera epidemic sweep through London in the 19th century. John Snow observed that those who pumped water from the Broad Street pump tended to get cholera, but those who took their water from other pumps did not get it. He knew nothing about germs, bacteria, and polluted water, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2024

I rewrote this excellent message of the 3 fires that revolutionized Peter's life: the fire of PURGING, the fire of OBEDIENCE, and the fire of EMPOWERING. This will bless your people!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Father’s Day 1. Doctor: “Your Dad has been in a coma for nine days. We’re running out of ideas to cause him to regain consciousness.” Son: “I think I know something that might do it.” He walked over and turned down the A/C to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rediscovering Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 28, 2024

When we understand our worth in God's eyes, we can be grateful for the many blessings that come our way, no matter how small.

Rediscovering Gratitude Introduction: When we understand our worth in God's eyes, we can be grateful for the many blessings that come our way, no matter how small. Scripture Mark 10:46-52 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers It’s easy to overlook the small blessings that surround ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Other

Jesus Died For Whom? (1 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2024

For whom did Jesus die, all or just a special few? Are gender roles a curse or blessing? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 2.

Who should we pray for? Did Jesus die just for an elect few, or everyone? Are gender roles oppressive or a blessing? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 2. Should we pray for just a few or all people, even national leaders? Why? I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2024

In this message we look at the universal danger of our tongues, why we need to control our words, and how we can turn them into blessings for others.

TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As Christians, we have a lot to praise the Lord for! When you first find Jesus, it’s hard to keep your mouth closed about how good God is and about how wonderful it feels to have your sins washed away. 2. Charles Wesley reflected this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Paul Preaching The Cross Series

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022

May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist