Sermons on Blessings Can Become Curses:

The Blessing Of The Blessing

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 9, 2007

God wants to bless people, and He wants to do it through YOU! We respond to God’s blessings through blessing and being a blessing unto others. Through our obedience and His power, God’s Light and Kingdom will expand.

“THE BLESSING OF THE BLESSING” INTRODUCTION: A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Correction Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2023

One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth.

“The Blessing Of Correction” Psalm 94:12-23 One might believe that after you become a “new born child of God,” that all the hardship of life would come to an end. That is the furthest of any truth. When we trust Christ as our Saviour we are not exempt from troubles and trials but we have the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 8, 2005

In our life we become poor in spirit at one time or another. We see many changes in our lives from birth to our death.

Blessed are. In our life we become poor in spirit at one time or another. We see many changes in our lives from birth to our death. But in between we see the hope of our salvation and the promises of eternal life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Broken Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 9, 2013

It is only in our brokenness that we understaned who we are, what we need, humbly serve, and become a blessing in the lives of other broken people.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” To understand the “poor in spirit” you only need to understand the Hebrew word anawin. The best way to understand this word is to remember what happened to the inhabitants of Israel when they were hauled into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curse Of Unrighteous Wealth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 7, 2024

Today, we'll explore the biblical warning against unrighteous money and the curse that comes with it.

As Christians, we often strive for financial success, but do we ever stop to consider the source and purpose of our wealth? Today, we'll explore the biblical warning against unrighteous money and the curse that comes with it. The Bible warns us: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19, 1 Timothy 6:10

The Curse Of "Christian Philosophy" Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011

happiness is not found in knowing, but in enjoying christ

THERE IS THE STORY OF A GREAT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY WHO WAS A GREAT HEDONIST. ONE QUESTION BURNED IN HIS MIND SINCE CHILDHOOD: HOW TO BE HAPPY? WHEN TO FIND HAPPINESS? HE TRIED EVERYTHING! FINALLY HE DECIDED THE LAST ATTEMP: TO ACCUMULATE AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS POSSIBLE, THUS HE BECAME ONE OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reversing The Curse . . . And Then Some! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 17, 2022

Did you know that all men die for Adam's sin? It's a biblical concept taught clearly in Romans 5:12-21. In the same way, all men who receive Christ's gift live by Christ's one act of righteousness.

Well, as we all well know, we have reached 2022. And we’ve had a couple tough years as a human race. I remember well in 2020 how many were claiming that was the worst year in recent memory—the worldwide pandemic had shut down much of the world, there was tremendous social unrest in the U.S. and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Bible Church

Becoming A Church Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 23, 2001

What does a great church look like and how can we have one?

Leadership Magazine carried a story about 4 young men, Bible College students, who were renting a house together. One Saturday morning someone knocked on their door. And when they opened it, there stood this bedraggled-looking old man. His eyes were kind of marbleized, & he had a silvery stub of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Upon Measure – Cursed – The Restoration Of God - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 28, 2025

The ground was cursed because sin destroyed the harmony in God’s creation. In Part 1 we began the subject, and in this Part 2 we continue with the way Christ identified with the curse and now has restored to us acceptance and spiritual blessings. God has restored more than Adam knew.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – CURSED – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 6 We continue the third consequence of sin which is CURSE, for sin produced cursing in the earth – the ground, and on creation. Last time we had covered the ruined serenity of Eden, then the results of sin (the curse this time) and we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13, Joshua 6:18, Joshua 7:20-21, Romans 15:7, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:3-14, Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 5:20-22, Isaiah 11:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding Jericho

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34, Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Blessing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Abstract Becoming Real

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 28, 2004

Intelligent people will have us believe one cannot see the Word or hear the Light, but we can

Sermon for John 1:1-18 2nd Sunday after Christmas January 2nd 2005 Happy New Year again! And to begin the New Year we are given the first words from the gospel of John. What an abstract passage! Word becomes flesh. Light becomes life. Or is it that abstract? Most intelligent people will tell ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Free From Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 26, 2025

The concept of inherited or generational curses is a fascinating and complex topic that has been debated by theologians and Bible scholars for centuries.

The concept of inherited or generational curses is a fascinating and complex topic that has been debated by theologians and Bible scholars for centuries. While the idea of curses being passed down through family lines may seem like a primitive or superstitious notion, it is indeed rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 29:19-20

Becoming A Difference Maker

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 2, 2016

This sermon looks at how we can make a positive difference in our communities for Christ. We look at things that we can do 1) Change our thinking (Confession and Repentance). 2) Meet the needs of others, and 3) Share the Gospel message.

Becoming A Difference Maker It's easy to assume that because we’re just one person we can’t possibly make or affect any sort of real change or difference. In "It’s A Wonderful Life", Jimmy Stewart plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams, but instead he winds up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon # 3 - A People Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 25, 2024

We as a church are a people blessed by God. God’s word teaches us how blessings and curses operate. Only when God’s blessings are on us can we remain safe and protected from the attacks of Satan.

We read in Numbers 23:11, Then Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me? I brought you here to curse my enemies, but all you have done is bless them." (GNB) As we continue these studies on the church, we realize that many people have not understood the importance of church, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:11, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 3:14, Numbers 6:22-27, Genesis 22:15-18, Genesis 12:1-3, Numbers 22:9, 2 Samuel 16:10, Numbers 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other