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  • Blessed Are The Empty

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,215 views

    It may not make sense but with God less is more and nothing is everything

    The prophet says: Go borrow empty vessels and borrow not a few How strange it seems to the natural mind that the answer to this woman’s dilemma did not begin with fullness, but with emptiness. The natural mind would immediately begin to look for an overflow an abundance, a great quantity or ...read more

  • The Blessing Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014
     | 9,719 views

    Everyone needs a friend. What should we look for in a friend?

    There is nothing quite as special as a good friend. A good friend is one with whom you can talk about anything. You know they will listen. They will listen to the whole story rather than make quick judgments. They will make time for you. A true friend transcends times of separation. Several weeks ...read more

  • The Blessing That No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,227 views

    This beatitude speaks of a blessing no one wants – the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

    “The Blessing No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted.” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for right-eousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,595 views

    Our "default setting" seems to be to find ways NOT to be at peace. But Jesus tells us that God is pleased when we do.

    Friction points * Ex: [IMAGE of toilet paper rolls up and down] What’s the correct way to install the paper roll in the bathroom? * Silly, but it is an example of a situation where people can get into conflict with one another. * There are a lot more important friction points in life. They are ...read more

  • Blessing In Poverty Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,305 views

    As we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we dive into the descriptions of a Christian’s character as defined by Christ in the Beatitudes. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

    For the next three weeks we are back to our in depth study and look at the Sermon on the Mount. If you have accepted the challenge to do some scripture memory as a part of this journey together, then you would be up to Matthew 5, verse 3. And depending on your translation, you will have memorized ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    We don’t see much meekness in this world, but it was a meek and lowly life that Christ modeled for us. When we watch a movie depicting the life of Christ, we often see a soft spoken and gentle man. Perhaps that is the picture we have of meekness. Only

    Great things are always revealed to God’s chosen people on the mountaintop. There are many examples of this throughout the Bible. We haven’t the time to look at all of these, but we can continue to look at what Jesus spoke on the Sermon on the Mount. Again, what we should notice is the fact that ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,964 views

    The world thinks in terms of strength and power, of ability, self-assurance and aggressiveness. Yet Jesus said "Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth."

    BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 Once again we have a beatitude that is completely contrary to the thinking of the modern world. It is oppossed to everything which the natural man thinks. "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." World conquest, possession of the ...read more

  • Generational Blessings

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 21, 2022
     | 9,466 views

    When God blesses a man, he blesses his generations. It flows from God to the parents and children.

    TEXT: PSALMS 115:14 "The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children".(KJV). "May the LORD richly bless both you and your children" (NLT). "May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children" (NIV). A PRAYER FOR GENERATIONS The best ...read more

  • "Spiritual Blessings” Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,488 views

    this is the first in a series of sermons talking about spiritual blessings we don’t normally think of

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 1 “Spiritual Blessings” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:3 Intro: In this text we find reveled Gods plan for the entire world Eph. 1:1-3 deals with Gods will for our personal lives Now He begins to deal with the world as a whole - His eternal plan - It ...read more

  • The Ultimate Christian Blessing: To Bless The Lord Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,427 views

    The biggest hinderance as to why Christian men and women don't bless the Lord like we ought to is that we are quick to forget what God has done for us in the past. And our focus is centered on what God needs to do for us now.

    Introduction: As you all should know by now, we are priest according to the New Testament. And as priest, we are to bless strangers; bless our church; and bless our family. And then last week, I asked you to bring your priestly duties to even a higher level by blessing those who hurt you. Today, ...read more

  • Blessed Assurance?

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,292 views

    A powerful sermon that will make you rethink your Christian walk and challenge every aspect of your life in service to the Lord.

    Blessed Assurance? Theme: Testing whether you’re in the faith. INTRODUCTION A. The age old question many professing Christianity is: how do I know whether I am truly saved? 1. Some ask this question seeking assurance while their lives reflect the ways of the world. 2. Some ask this question while ...read more

  • A Time To Be Blessed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

    Series: A Time To… [#4] A TIME TO BE BLESSED Haggai 2:10-19 Introduction: I read this prayer written by Frank Morris. Dear Lord, so far today, God, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, over-indulgent, coveted my ...read more

  • Leadership Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015
     | 7,825 views

    Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

    As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

  • The Blessing Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,140 views

    The Blessing of Salvation, reminds us that salvation through Christ is a free, transformative gift that fulfills our deepest yearnings, freeing us from the fleeting pursuits of this world and securing our place in God's eternal kingdom.

    The Blessing of Salvation Ephesians 2:4-9; Titus 3:3-7; Matthew 28:20 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Life is a mysterious and yet profoundly beautiful journey. In our youth, we feel invincible, filled with dreams of freedom, independence, and the excitement of adulthood. ...read more

  • The Ultimate Blessing

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
     | 5,108 views

    Second of two-part series on King David based on the lectionary reading of Proper 11.

    2 Samuel 7:1-14a: Now when the king was settled in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” 3 Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that you have ...read more