Sermons on blessed ones:

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

The Blessing Of Communion

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

The messages notes the covenantal blessings one invokes or ratifies when taking communion.

Renowned commentator, Matthew Henry said, when we take communion “we feast on the sacrificed body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. And to eat of the feast is to partake of the sacrifice, and so to be his guests to whom the sacrifice was offered, and this in token of friendship with him. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the sovereignty of God through Jesus' crucifixion, encouraging believers to find peace in God's perfect plans and unwavering love, even amidst adversity.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a family united in Christ, to reflect upon His word, to share in His truth, and to draw ever closer to His loving embrace. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39, Mark 15:40-47

Topics: Jesus' Journey, The Cross

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus as the Jubilant King, emphasizing His divine right to kingship and the joyful recognition of His authority by the people of Judah.

Good morning, dear family of God. There is a palpable sense of warmth and unity in the air today, isn't there? We are gathered here not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to break bread, share fellowship, and immerse ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Palm Sunday

Blessed Is The One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of living in God's word to understand and embody His teachings.

Good morning, beloved. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to bask in His love, and to learn from His word. It is indeed a privilege to be in His presence, a privilege that we should never take for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Jesus, Jerusalem, King

Shared Blessings Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2009

We are blessed to be a blessing. One of the ways we are a blessing to others is to share our riches with them.

2 Corinthians 8:7-15 “Shared Blessings” INTRODUCTION We like to see results. When we’re children, we like to see that we have grown over the past year. Parents like to see good grades. Those of us who are constantly dieting like to see the dial swing down, and when we exercise we like to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessing The One Who Blesses Us With Blessings.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

Chosen to be holy.

BLESSING THE ONE WHO BLESSES US WITH BLESSINGS. Ephesians 1:3-14. In their original language, these verses constitute the longest sentence in the whole Bible. They form one long celebration of the Blessed One, who blesses us with blessings (Ephesians 1:3). The blessings begin with Him, bring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Bless The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Old Testament beatitudes. Who are the blessed ones? Those who bless the people of God

Series: OT Beatitudes Title: Blessed Are Those Who Bless the People of God Text: Numbers 22:1-6; 24:1-14. Introduction: I think we’re all familiar with the beatitudes with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5. I thought it might be interesting to look at some similar ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings In The Aftermath Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2002

When devastation rains down upon you, take heart for there are blessings to follow. An examination of God’s blessings one year after the Hoisington tornado.

Today is April 21st, marking the one year anniversary of the event that turned most of our lives upside down in an instant....the Hoisington tornado. If you’re like me, it’s hard to believe it’s already been a year. I reflect back upon all that I’ve seen and experienced at how far God has taken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is y

The Blessing No One Wants How many of you have seen The Passion of the Christ movie? As the “national conversation” continues, I hope you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to tell people why Jesus died. I’ve had a number of discussions this week about the topic with people I don’t even know. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005

A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014

How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011

If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are persecuted... And here’s the

“The Blessing No One Wants” Matthew 5:10-12 If you look at the very first beatitude in verse 3 and then look at the last one we just read you will quickly notice that the both end with the same promise. “Happy are those who are poor in spirit...Happy are those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 8, 2017

Finishing the series on The Beatitudes , we study the blessing that no one wants- persecution

The Blessing NO One Wants CCCAG October 29th, 2017 Scripture- Turn to- Matthew 5:10-12 Most of you know that I was an associate pastor at a medium sized church in Kenosha called Prayer House before moving up here into God’s Country to serve this family of believers here in Whitehall. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Psalm One Blessing

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 19, 2020

We're supposed to be like a trees planted by streams of water/Spirit which bear fruit and whose leaves never wither. Jesus' atonement and gifting make this possible.

THE PSALM ONE BLESSING We’re supposed to be like a tree Ps. 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD INTENTIONS 1. A boy wanted to get into his neighbor’s yard to climb their tree, but he was terrified of their bulldog. But one day the bulldog was absent so he jumped their fence, only to see the dog ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God