Sermons on Blessings In The Land:

"The Benefits Of The Blessed

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 29, 2012

Shows some of the benfits of accepting Christ.

“Benefits of the Blessed” March 4, 2012 Matthew 5:1-12 Last week I shared a message with you entitled, “Defining the Undefinable”. I talked about six things all true Christians have in common. I know that because Jesus himself said so. Do you remember what those things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Price Of His Blessings Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill.

Icebreaker: What was the highest price than you were willing to pay for something that you liked? Biblical reading: Isa 59:2, Job 22:21-23. INTRODUCTION From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill. ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Blessing Of God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 16, 2012

WE have a lot to be thankful for. In an unstable world, we are part of an unshakable kingdom!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO PC- Forgot Something Video • SLIDE #1 • It is so easy to forget about the simple things isn’t it? It is easy to get distracted to the point that we can miss some of the awesome moments of life. • When you take time to sit back and reflect upon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings, Punishment & Choices

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2009

A message about receiving blessings for our obedience; punishment for our disobedience; and the choice we make as to what we receive.

We are called to live our lives in the way God has already directed. The problem is that we are separated from God due to a decision Adam and Eve made, and that causes us to try and live our lives in the way we want to live them. We do not like to look at ourselves as sinners who do not obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: *other

Forcing God's Blessings? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 20, 2009

Because we all want to be blessed, we can have a tendency to force a blessing, whether from God or from someone else, when God freely gives blessings!

In general, what does it mean to be blessed?? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines to bless as to be cared for, to be spoken well of, to prosper, and to be happy. How many of you think that every person in the world wants to be blessed?? Of course, everyone wants to be blessed! We need to be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on Blessed are the Pure in Heart, focusing on guilt. (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #4)

Evening Sermon for 3/15/2009 Matthew 5: 8- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Introduction: Have you ever tried to outrun your past? A convention of Arkansas State troopers was asked to submit the best excuse they’d ever heard for someone trying to get out of a speeding ticket. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Blesses Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009

If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Every Spiritual Blessing"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 4, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to afirm to others that "ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS" come to us from God through Christ.

"… Every Spiritual Blessing …” 4 January 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: All Spiritual Blessings (prayer, faith, love, hope, peace, patience, righteousness, deliverance, etc.) come to us from God through Christ. REFERENCES: Second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008

What Jesus means when he calls the pure in heart blessed.

November 9, 2008 Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Multiply Your Blessings

Contributed by Diana Ball on Dec 1, 2008

Ephesians 1:3 says we have already been given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms, yet we do not seem to have them. Could it be because we do not know how to reach out and take them?

JOHN 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The Good News Bible translates that statement of Jesus as, "I have come in order that you might have life ---- life in all its fullness." That’s what our faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Poor And Blessed Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2010

Think about that which is eternal. Only God can truly satisfies our heart. Seize every opportunity to seek God and live for Him.

I entitled this story – the poor and blessed life • These two words poor and blessed does not usually go together but we see them here. • At a glance, Lazarus’ life looks pathetic and sad. He is homeless and poor. • But at the end, we saw him returning to God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bless More People Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011

How does giving gifts to your family and friends honor Jesus? Are you thinking about Jesus as you buy the gift at Wal-Mart? When you are wrapping it? When you give it to the person? Sometimes our reasons to give are not healthy. Let’s take a look at what

Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Bless More People Bruce B. Miller Bless more people I heard a story of a lady who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be A Blessing (At Christmas)

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to take a walk or enjoy the fresh air. Each holiday reminds us of lost loved ones... of blessings that seem to have become curses... that haunt instead of hope.

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year for most, but for some it ends up being a sad and stressful season. Many are without friends, family, or money searching for joy. Long nights and shorter days seem to loom over spirits like a dark blanket. The cold air keeps us all indoors - unable to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Lou Petrie on Jan 5, 2012

The story of the 10 lepers encourages us to count our many blessings in life and finally be thankful to God.

TITLE: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: "One little, two little, three little Indians...Ten little Indian boys." I am not a very good counter. I learned to count in prison. God keeps count. THE HAIR ON YOUR HEAD. THE SHEEP IN HIS FLOCK. THE CATTLE ON A THOUSAND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 6, 2011

Jesus teaching on the mountain was more than a long sermon, it was the discipling of all that call themselves Christian.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-5:12 Turn to Mathew 5 We will be starting a new series on the Sermon On The Mount this morning. It is a familiar passage, but a lot of times it is just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene