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Part 2: Blessed Or #blessed? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 12, 2021

The way the world understands being blessed couldn't be more different from the Bible's definition. Spoiler alert: The Bible gets it right.

Blessed Broken Given, Week 2: Blessed vs. #Blessed Genesis 1; Matthew 5 Good morning. I’d like you to have your Bibles open to two different places. (Weird, I know). The first place will be Genesis 1. Then, I’d like you to put a bookmark in Matthew 5. We are continuing the series we started last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing, Lament, And Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 26, 2020

The blessing and suffering of God's people.

BLESSING, LAMENT, AND BLESSED ASSURANCE. Psalm 41. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). It is even quoted by Jesus (Psalm 41:9; cf. John 13:18). It is also about His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Broken Given - Blessed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the metaphor of bread in relation to our lives, focusing on the concept of being 'blessed' by Jesus.

Last week, we began a series about bread. Well, not bread exactly, but on what Jesus did when He had bread in His hands. He blessed it, broke it, and gave it. Bread is, in many ways, the perfect metaphor for our lives because it’s common and ordinary, and sometimes cracked and broken. But in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, Genesis 1:10-12, Genesis 1:16-18, Genesis 1:21-22, Genesis 1:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Blessings, Sacred Miracles, Life Metaphors

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Double Blessing - Original Blessing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to explore the concept of the 'double blessing' found in Genesis 1:26-28.

In Greek mythology, there is a legend about a labyrinth that was inescapable. Those who entered the labyrinth never exited. For within that maze meandered the Minotaur, a fearsome creature that was half man, half bull. Every nine years, the king of Crete demanded that the Athenians send seven boys ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Greek Mythology, Sacrificial Love, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

How Elizabeth Encouraged Mary Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2020

Mary has just received overwhelming news. To whom does she look? Elizabeth is the only one in the world that she knows of also dealing with a miraculous birth, so she quickly turns to her. How can we encourage others like Elizabeth encouraged Mary?

SOMEONE ELSE: Mary was encouraged by what God was doing in Elizabeth’s life. - Luke 1:36, 39. - Mary had gotten mind-blowing news. Why did the angel mention Elizabeth? Because Elizabeth had gone through something similar. Certainly it was not a virgin pregnancy, but it nonetheless was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Wrapped A Present To The World

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 6, 2016

Shows Mary taking care of God's Gift

“MARY WRAPPED A PRESENT TO THE WORLD” Luke 2:1-12 David P. Nolte Christmas is a time for loving, for including, for remembering, and for giving. Christmas is a time when we can truly discover that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Christmas is a time for joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, Did You Know?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Bridesmaids Represent Christian Believers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017

The message is that apathy and carelessness are a much greater threat than any external force.

32A Fr. Murphy was visiting one of his elderly parishioners whom he hadn’t seen at church for a few months. “You know,” he said, “you are not getter any younger and you should start thinking more of the hereafter.” She replied, “Thank you, Father, but I am always thinking about the hereafter; ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Mary Put God In A Box Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 24, 2007

In the year 957 BC King Solomon at the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem asked this question: "Will God really dwell on earth?" The answer is yes.... when Mary placed God in a box, where cattle lately fed...

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2007 Text: Luke 2:4-7 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Mary Put God In A Box” In the year 957 B.C, Solomon, The King of Israel, was preparing to build a temple in Jerusalem, a place for the children of Israel to gather for worship. When the temple was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2005

#2 in Christmas series on fear. What was Mary told not to be afraid of? God’s plans were about to change hers.

Luke 1:26-38 – Mary, Did You Know? Today we are continuing our series on fear at Christmas time. In the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, there are 4 times when people are told specifically not to be afraid. Last week we looked at Zechariah, and this week we are looking at Mary. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest News Ever Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 14, 2020

Some are hailing the new vaccine for the Coronavirus the greatest news ever! But is this really true? What is truly the Greatest News Ever is the ultimate gift of Christmas!

Christmas 2020 The Greatest News Ever Luke 1:26-45 A very significant event for the world took place this last week. At 6:31 a.m. on Tuesday, December 8th the very first government-approved dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine in the free world was administered. A nurse rolled up the sleeve of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Bible Church

Bend Gods Ear And Make Him Smile

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 5, 2016

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song - So, when you bend Gods ear what would you say?

Scripture reading He was a priest, she was barren and the angel said unto Zacharias, thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 The angel appeared to Mary, and promised her a child, 34 and said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18, Psalm 37:11, John 3:16, John 3:16-17, John 1:1, Jeremiah 3:33, 2 Corinthians 29:11, James 4:8, Romans 13:10, Psalm 33:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins - A Picture Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A message from God to us on His Coming and our responsibility which is evangelistic in nature.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS - A PICTURE OF THE 2ND COMING TEXT - Matt. 24:37 - 25:13 INTRO. - The Second Coming of Christ is the next event on the calendar of God. One out of 25 verses in the whole Bible is about the Second Coming. when Jesus was here on earth he promised that at the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clamp Your Mouth!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 23, 2014

We live in a competitive world of one-up parenting; however, Mary treasured up all these things in her heart!

Clamp your mouth! Luke 2:19”But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Imagine the news being told to Mary by the shepherds, that a baby would be born and He would be Savior, who is Christ the Lord! Mind boggling! We live in a competitive world of one-up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stressed Or Blessed?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

In life we are often distracted by small disappointments, and we forget the innumerable blessings we receive from the Lord.

Stressed or Blessed? Luke 10:38-42 Stressed or Blessed? As a minister was addressing a group of men, he took a large piece of paper and made a black spot in the center of it with a marking pen. Then he held the paper up before the group and asked them what they saw. One person quickly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Church Of God