Sermons on Blessings Sorrows:

Let Your Face Shine Series

Contributed by John Newton on Aug 14, 2022

This sermon focuses on a psalm of lament and offers it as a pattern for prayer

One of the great strengths of our Anglican worship is the continuous repetition of the psalms. If you turn to the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Alternative Services, you will see that there is a provision there to recite at least one psalm every morning and every evening of the year. That ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Living Through The Pain

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

The problem of suffering is the hardest debate to win. But we continue for the legacy Jesus left for us to follow, not for the present moment.

Grant S. Sisson Theme – Living through the pain Three points: 1. We live through the pain for others 2. We live through the pain for ourselves 3. Jesus lived through the pain for us The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: “I become a happier man each time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

It's Your Winning Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores navigating life's seasons with faith, finding hope in hardship, reaping blessings, and maintaining steadfastness in faith and good deeds.

Beloved friends, there's something about the changing of seasons that stirs the heart. The shift from the sweltering heat of summer to the crisp coolness of autumn, the transition from the barrenness of winter to the blooming beauty of spring, each change carries with it a sense of renewal, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Topics: Overflow, Blessings

Mere Stones/Reminders-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2016

2 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-II—Joshua 4:1-24(:1-5) Our 4" circular Ikebana Vase: Inscribed on the bottom of it, from top to bottom, is the name of the potter's business—'Turn & Burn Pottery'—Seagrove, NC—John 3:3—a Christian Fish symbol. I am immediately taken to Seagrove, NC(A rural location which has ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Escalation Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 17, 2010

Loosely based on Roger Sonnenberg's lent series of the same title, this series looks at damaged relationships using the passion of Christ. Not only advice on how to prevent damage, there is a major focus on the hope we have, that results in all relations

Concordia Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Escalation Phil.2:1-10; May the grace, mercy and truth of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, and through you, impacting every relationship you are part of! Some are simple, nothing more than a smile now and then, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Has Given To Us(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 25, 2013

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. THEREFORE: Pointing backwards, ‘because of all that I have proven you can now count on these wonderful truths’. Pointing backwards but moving forward with hope

Chapter 5 is a new beginning. Chapters 1-3 demonstrate that sin is an issue that every man, woman, and child must deal with. ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT. Chapter 4 Paul shows us that dealing with this problem is only possible through one means. Works righteousness is impossible….even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

The Great Day Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores God's passionate commitment to His people, promising restoration, joy, and blessings, as revealed in the book of Zephaniah. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to find ourselves in the comforting embrace of fellowship and the shared pursuit of understanding God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because there is a message, a divine whisper that is meant ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Topics: Joy, Blessed

Walking Together In Harmony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores the depth of unity, its blessings, and its significance in our lives.

Welcome, everyone. It's good to see each one of you here today. We gather in this place of worship, a place of unity. Unity. A simple word with a depth of meaning that we often overlook. In the words of G.K. Chesterton, "We are all in the same boat in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible ...read more

Topics: Blessings, United

The Way Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Blessed, He

Come, Let's Settle The Matter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores embracing God's invitation to become something new, overcoming past sins, and walking in obedience to experience His blessings.

Good morning, everyone! It's always a joy to see your faces and to come together as a community to worship and learn. Today, we're going to be talking about something that I think will resonate with all of us, no matter where we are on our walk with God. Before we get into that, I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-19

Topics: Blessed, God

Despicable Me - Part 1 - Repentance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 12, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 1 – Repentance Text: Romans 7:15-20 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Iron Did Swim Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 10, 2014

Getting back your cutting edge some times involves God taking you back to a place where you lost it, and doing a work of deep sorrow in our hearts. Just because you asked God forgive you doesn't mean you have properly dealt with your sin. Contrition.

The Iron Did Swim PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Today's Message Title Where Did You Lose IT We began our series talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, reverse, or drive? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed When You Do This

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 28, 2019

He loved them to the end; there was nothing He would not do; His great act of love would nail Him to a cross. He didn’t have to…but that’s why He came. It was promised to Abraham…I will bless… all the peoples on earth will be blessed thru your offspring.

Blessed When You Do This John 13:1-17 Read John 13:1-11 He loved them to the end; there was nothing He would not do; His great act of love would nail Him to a cross. He didn’t have to…but that’s why He came. It was promised to Abraham…I will bless… all the peoples on earth will be blessed thru ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Mother, In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 12, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus did not leave you lonely but sent a comforter to always stay with you, to comfort you when you feel all is lost and you do not know what to do.

A Blessed Mother, in Christ Jesus by Dr. Gale A. Ragan/Reid (May 12, 2019) “For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: suck, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13

Denomination: Friends

God's Blessings

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2019

The Psalmist shares the heart of God. It is a true reminder of what Christmas is all about.

Message/Devotion December 15, 2019 Psalm 146:5-10 God’s Blessings The reading Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational