Sermons on Blessedness:

Portrait Of Humility - Philippians 2:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

We know we are to be servants, but we struggle when servanthood requires giving up something precious. This message will help you see the beauty of a lifestyle of servanthood and giving up precious things for others.

Philippians 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the very form of God, did not consider that equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very form of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003

When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Grace.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

"Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies"

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Jan 26, 2004

Ultimate success in life is found in getting the roots of our lives deep into the truth of God’s Word and letting it shape our thinking and transform our lives.

“Two Men, Two Ways, Two Destinies” Psalm 1 Dr. Rick Bartosik, Senior Pastor Mililani Community Church January 23, 2004 Today we are beginning a new series of Sunday morning messages on the Psalms. One of the early church fathers, St. Basil, wrote that "they are like a general hospital for souls ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007

Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014

The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2019

Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after that, His disciples argued over which of them is the greatest.

Author: Tom Lowe Date: 11/25/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS Point in Time: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Upper Room (18)Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Scripture: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16, 24-30 Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Matthew 26:20, Luke 22:24-30, Mark 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Judge Who Demotes And Promotes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the insignificant one? Yes. GOD entrusted to me the Kingdom of Heaven II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 75:7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham Justified Before Circumcision Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 22, 2024

Paul wants his people to know that salvation is not dependent on any work.

4:9 “Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised?” Is God’s blessedness, or happiness, which David just described, for only Jews, or can Gentiles get in on this? He doesn’t use those two terms though. He is making a point. Is a man made right and happy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Cold Heart

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon will charge the apathetic and encourage the faithful.

Intro: Christ writes seven letters to seven different churches. These messages have a three-fold meaning: 1. primary association-to the church 2. personal application-to the individual 3. prophetic anticipation-seven stages in the Church age I. The Assembly According ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Marching Orders For The Man Of God -- Capture The Flag Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: 5 PERPETUAL PRIORITIES FOR A MAN OF GOD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY I. KEEP FLEEING MATERIALISM "But flee from these things, you man of God" Pres. tense -- continuous action Kent: "The designation ’man of God’ is one often employed of prophets (e.g. I Sam. 2:27), characterizing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consider This

Contributed by Rob Mcqueary on Mar 18, 2001

Times of loss are wonderful opportunities to consider how we stand before Almighty God.

Consider This Introduction Why do we do this? It is certainly not exclusive to our American culture. Funeral services will take place all over the world today… hundreds upon thousands of them. A thread of similarity will run through each one. Among the many things we do at funerals, perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Task Of The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Belongs To The Christian's Vocabulary

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 8, 2007

How can we buy milk and honey with no money - because the currency of heaven is trust and obey

NR 11-03-07 We must be changed I would like to look this morning at our Old Testament reading and in particular at verse 1 "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come; buy wine and milk without money and without cost. At first blush ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Part Three: How Does Faith Come Series

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

Part three of a series of Principles of Faith

Faith Principles “How Does Faith Come?” Foundational Text: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Review: We are teaching on the ABC’s of faith. We are finding out what faith is, how it comes, and then we will be seeing how we release it, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal