Sermons on blessing in the pressing: showing 5,491-5,505 of 108,136

Trickery Of Satan - The Doctrine Of Balaam

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 5, 2020

The way of Balaam is the trickery of the devil even today. What he cannot do by cursing and fighting from the outside, he tries to do from the inside. Satan knows that he cannot stop God from blessing His people. So he tries all means to prevent those blessings from reaching us.

Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Who is this Balaam? Balaam was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:16, Jude 1:11

How To Be A New Wineskin

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021

God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unless The Lord Builds The House

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2017

God building our house and guarding us sounds strictly providential, but God’s involvement is ENTIRELY DEPENDENT ON OUR COOPERATION WITH HIM; they are blessings outflowing from our abiding and obedience.

UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE Ps. 127:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes things in life are turned upside down. 2. I heard about a man who picked up a homeless man and took him to Denney’s for breakfast. While eating the man asked him how he ended up this way. 3. He said, "Up until ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ang Paghihirap Ng Getsemani Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 16, 2023

Ang Getsemani ay isang magandang hardin ng mga puno ng olibo. Ang magandang hardin na ito ng mga puno ng oliba na tinatawag na Getsemani ay nangangahulugan ng oil press. Ito ang lokasyon kung saan si Jesus ay nasa matinding paghihirap, "pagdurog ng buhay mula sa kanya."

Sa edad na 27, nangaral na si George Whitefield sa napakalaking pulutong sa America, England, Scotland at Wales. Hindi siya nangaral sa mga itinatag na simbahan dahil ang kanyang mensahe sa "bagong kapanganakan" ay itinuturing na masyadong radikal. Nangaral siya sa mga bukid sa mga ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:44, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Specific Assignment In Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Oct 18, 2006

We all have a specific assignment from God when we became a Christian. We must uncover what are assignment is, how to complete it with God’s help and be a blessing to the Body of Christ.

Introduction · God has a specific assignment for each Born Again Believer. · God has laid out a road map for you to be successful in His plans. · He has given you His Holy Spirit to guide you to your divine destination. · The only way to be sure of completing your assignment is through constant ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Loyalty And Honor ( 24th Sunday After Pentecost November 7, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

Ruth had lost everything. But, not all hope was lost because God’s blessing was at work behind the scenes. Ruth was asking Boaz to fulfill her request to be a “Kinsman Redeemer”.

FAITH, LOYALTY and HONOR Text: Ruth 3:1- 5, 4:13 - 17 Ruth 3:1-5  Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?  (2)  Is not Boaz our relative, with whose young women you were? See, he is winnowing barley ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

In this opening song of blessings, Paul praises God for our security in Christ, our significance in Christ and our satisfaction in Christ. Our relationship with Christ and our God is unique, precious and eternal.

Eph 1:1-14 OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST We are starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians. • The theme of the book is God’s salvation through Christ and His relationship with the church. • As usual, Paul starts with the doctrines in the first 3 chapters, stating the truths about the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Conquers All

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Nov 27, 2023

The love of God overcomes fear if we choose to open our hearts to its supreme reality. The greatest source of blessing and peace we can ever know is found in trusting in his love.

A pastor shared the story of going deep-sea fishing in Florida with his brother when their boat lost all of its electronics, including the communications and GPS functions. They were out of sight of land, and since it was an overcast day there was no way for them even to tell east from west. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 1 John 4:16-18

Seek Not Prosperity Or Poverty, But The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 20 (Final) of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 23:4-5, Proverbs 15:16, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-30, 1 Timothy 6:9, Jeremiah 9:22-23, Proverbs 21:6, Proverbs 6:16, Exodus 20:7, Leviticus 19:12, Matthew 6:11, 1 John 2:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Giving: The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 11, 2021

The goal of this sermon is not to “hit you up” for money but to provide you with sound doctrine on tithing so that you might be good stewards by sharing with one another the blessings you have received.

Giving: The Widows Mite Mark 12:41-44 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “A story is told of a circus strong man who particularly had very powerful hands. And one of the things he would do is take an orange before the crowd and squeeze it with his bare hand until every drop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Would Not Listen

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

When God convicts us of our lifestyles, we choose to listen or not. The choice to listen will bring great blessing and rewards into your personal life, your family and your area of influence.

The Man Who Would Not Listen 2 Kings 14:11…Amaziah, however, would not listen Palm Sunday Jesus Shows Up It was Palm Sunday and Sue’s five year old son had to stay home from church, with a neighbor, because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Got To--? Have To --?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2006

We can get so in bondage to the things we have to do that we loose the love of what we are doing? We are blessed and choosen to be allowed to know and serve Jesus our Lord.

GOT TO --- DO I HAVE TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I. THERE IS A CRY FROM THE PEW TO THE PULPIT, CAN WE HEAR IT? DO WE CRY IT? A. We walk in a day when control and manipulation can become a norm. Often those that are power hungry are so driven that they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Eternal Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 27, 2008

1) The Wonder of the Eternal God Declared (Isaiah 40:27)2) The Renown of the Eternal God Delineated (Isaiah 40:28) 3) The Blessings of the Eternal God Displayed (Isaiah 40:29-31)

Let me introduce you to a person called Michael Rae. In his own words, he is on a path to immortality which involves a near-abstinence level of food, the dedication of an accountant to approve every calorie, and an obsession with death. The youthful, 38-year-old research assistant studying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Other

Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013

The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen To Praise God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 11, 2019

Today’s sermon is going to review the character, sphere and ground of our blessings in order to spur us on to not only praise and glorify His name with our lips but also through His power strive to become blameless in His sight!

Chosen to Praise God Ephesians 1:3-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” Psalms 29:2 Ever get so excited about what God has done in your life that all you want to do is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist