Sermons on Blessings Of Abraham:

Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Transformers

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

A sermon for the fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Tansformers

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany I Corinthians 1: 26-31 "Blessed are the Transformers"   We are a country, a people who love winners. We adore, almost worship those people who have made a success out of their lives. Success, fame, fortune, are the rules which we live by. We have no time for losers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Are The Blessings?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

When God’s people hear His Word and respond to it, blessings will come.

I. Where Are the Blessings, Preacher? (Neglected Foundations) A. Text: Haggai 1:2-11 B. God says, ‘Your house looks good, but what about mine?’ C. Our history begins with the Babylonian exile in the past, and a newly returned group of Jews (some 50,000) were back in the land. This would give way ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

Barefoot And Blessed

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2002

Answer the "burning bush". Go barefoot. Be Blessed.

Barefoot and Blessed (Name), did you get my message? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your answering machine? (Name), did you get the message I left for you on your cell phone’s voice mail? (Name), did you get my e-mail? We live in the information age where ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bless Me

Contributed by Kevin Long on Aug 30, 2002

An analysis and application of Jabez’ prayer.

“BLESS ME” I Chronicles 4:9,10 9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

series on the Beatitudes

The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 ¡§Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.¡¨ (v. 7) I. THE CHARACTER The word mercy is used 31x in the New Testament. It conveys the idea of having mercy, obtaining mercy, showing mercy and even receiving mercy; but it also carries with it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004

To encourage people to be peacemakers

Message #6: BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 I. OUR REPUTATION IS AT STAKE (You shall be called the sons of God) A. Who we belong to-identified as a part of GOD’S family! See John 1:12 & 13:35 B. How we behave-sons = huios-mature son; See Romans 8:14. Illustrated in Mat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed In This Confession

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

Why is knowing Jesus as the Christ such a "blessed" thing?

Confession of St. Peter Matthew 16:13-19 Blessed in This Confession 01/18/04 King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, was once touring a Berlin prison when a group of prisoners fell to their knees in unison before him to plead their case. I’m innocent, I tell you. I’ve been falsely accused. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Mourners?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2004

Until our hearts break like Jesus’ did we will not mourn as He did.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed Are The Mourners? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 22, 2004 Introduction This morning we are continuing our look at the Sermon on the Mount, and we are now at the second of the Beatitudes. Last week we considered what it meant to be poor in spirit, and why that was such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Luke 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings By Obedience

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

God desires to bless those who will walk in obedience to His word and the promises that He has given us. Living in the Blessings, means to walk in obedience

“Blessing by obedience” Intro: As difficult it may seem for people to receive the truth, our finances generally mark the position of our spiritual walk with God. If we cannot learn to trust in the Lord for our finances then what makes us believe that we can trust Him for the rest of our life, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showers Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2004

Sermon outline for Ascension Sunday. From Christ’s present position at the Father’s right hand of power He rains down blessings upon His people.

SHOWERS OF BLESSING Acts 1:1-11 This is Ascension Sunday. Christ reigns now at the Father’s right hand. This is the basic meaning of the Ascension. From Christ’s position at the Father’s side, He rains down blessings upon His people. A. Christ Won the Decisive Battle on the Cross and Reigns ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains persecution for believers including why persecution is a blessing!

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004

A sermon on God’s mercy with main points taken from a very popular section of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

Blessed Are the Merciful Matt. 5:7 INTRO. This is the first of the Beatitudes that deals with the attitude of a Christian toward his fellow man. Mercy is love in action. It seeks the benefit of those who are in our power to hurt and may well deserve ill treatment. It goes beyond benevolence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ