Sermons on Blessing And Happiness:

The Peril And Blessing Of Glorifying God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 22, 2011

Glorifying and giving thanks keeps us safe.

Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified (doxadzo honored, praised worship) him not as God, neither were thankful; (appreciate, favor) but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkenedzo 1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

History shows that most peacekeeping efforts by and large have failed. So what does Jesus mean by being a peacemaker?

We live in a world characterized by fighting, wars, and animosity at every level of society. It’s everywhere. Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded, “And if you were my wife, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 30 - The Blessings Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 10, 2023

Obedience to God and His word has rewards, and disobedience also has its consequences. The experiences of some from the bible will help us learn how we too can be recipients of God’s blessings in our lives.

We read in Genesis 22:18, “Every nation on the earth will be blessed through your descendants. I will do this because you obeyed me." (ERV) We also read in Genesis 3:14, “So the LORD God said to the snake, "Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all the wild or domestic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:18, Genesis 3:14, Matthew 28:20, John 14:30, Colossians 3:5-6, 2 Samuel 6:18, 2 Samuel 6:20, 2 Samuel 6:23, 1 Samuel 2:19-20, 1 Samuel 2:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Promises His Blessing

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jun 21, 2016

Our God is still in the business of keeping His promises

God Promises His Blessing Psalm 29 The title of today’s sermon is God Promises His Blessing We are going to be looking at Psalm 29 What is a promise? The dictionary says a promise is a declaration or assurance that one will do a particular thing Or that a particular thing will happen It is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cherish The Blessing Of The Curse On The Cross

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 16, 2025

What is a curse? How are we blessed through a curse? Find out in this Good Friday Sermon

4.18.25 Galatians 3:10–13 (EHV) 10 In fact, those who rely on the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the book of the law.” 11 Clearly no one is declared righteous before God by the law, because “The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steppin To A New Level Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2006

THis sermon deals with encouraging people to become more generous givers.

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Blessing GNLCC Proverbs 3:5-10 2 Corinthians 9: Have you ever blessed someone with a surprise gift that you knew he or she was going to love? There was a sense of expectation of joy and delight in your own heart as the person open the gift. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maximizing The Blessings Of Godly Influence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Influences that affect our lives are only one side of the coin. The other is all about the influence that we have on others. To influence others is both a privilege and a great responsibility.

MAXIMISING THE BLESSINGS OF GODLY INFLUENCE Study Text: Psalms 1 : 1 - 3 Introduction: - Influence is the power or capacity of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. It is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting Blessings Amid Trials Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Dec 3, 2024

Charles Dickens once said, “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

Introduction: Theme of Gratitude and Faith in Trials Brethren, as we gather to begin this series, Echoes of Christmas: God’s Unfolding Plan, our hearts are tuned to Thanksgiving. It is fitting that we turn our minds to the matter of gratitude—an act not for days of ease alone but for days of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Blessings In God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 18, 2004

PENTECOST 2(A) - Enjoy blessings in God’s Word by hearing and reading, by studying and living in God’s Word.

ENJOY THE BLESSINGS IN GOD’S WORD Dueteronomy 11:18-21,26-28 - June 13, 2003 – PENTECOST 2 DEUTERONOMY 11:18-21, 26-28 18Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 19Teach them to your children, talking about them when you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Harvest God's Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 14, 2006

Pentecost 5 [Harvest Festival (C)] Believers harvest God’s blessing because our God is our generous giver so that we can also live as thankful givers.

WE HARVEST GOD’S BLESSINGS July 9, 2006 - PENTECOST 5 / HARVEST FESTIVAL - 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Suddenly we realize that in our blessed nation of the United States, we live, as it seems, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Blessed Life Now Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon answers the question, "How did I get here?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you stopped, looked at your life, and asked, “How did I get here?” This usually occurs when life doesn’t turn out as we expected. Divorce, bankruptcy, job loss, mid-life crisis, broken relationships, failure to obtain a goal or dream, health problems, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational