Sermons on Blessings Of Abraham:

The Blessing In The Burden

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008

Maybe you are carrying your burdens while others in the crowd are watching as you struggle. Maybe you fall from time to time under the weight of those burdens. The crowd around you may even taunt you or there may be those who encourage you.

The Blessing in the Burden Have you ever had a burden thrust upon you that made you think, why has this happened to me, why now, why here, why in front of everyone? Maybe you have received a phone call at the last minute asking you to watch someones sick child just as you were ready to spend a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Word Blessings Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

God blesses His Word. The remnant heard God’s will clearly revealed in His Word and they didn’t ignore it or put it aside. They no longer stalled and delayed. This time, when they heard God’s Word, they obeyed His will. And when that happens, God blesses.

1. God blessed the remnant with firm audacity (5:5) 2. God blessed the remnant with a fair assessment (5:6-6:5) 3. God blessed the remnant with a fervent advocate (6:6-13) 4. God blessed the remnant with full accomplishment (6:14-15) Back in the book of Exodus, when God was describing the priestly ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Sneezing For This Blessing

Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Mar 18, 2008

This sermon uses the story of Jacob fighting the angel of Yahweh to show how we as Christians should strive for God’s blessing.

This morning we are going to look at the life of a man who was nothing more than a deceiver. We are going to examine his life, to learn how his life changed for the better. We are going to find out how Jacob received a blessing from God that completely changed his life. This morning I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008

God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

Psalms 1:1-6     “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Spoken Blessings

Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008

Speaking the Blessings of God over your life

Spoken Blessings. Spoken is the past principle of speak. In adjective form. It means to express with the mouth, uttered or untold. God has spoken blessings over our lives. He has used Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists and teachers to speak blessings over our lives. If we read his word ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 10, 2008

Start living as if we are blessed in Christ.

Blessed In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not realize the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Kiley Garrison on Feb 19, 2007

The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.

Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Still Blessed

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 25, 2007

The Blessing of Staying in God’s House

(Psa. 84:1-12) "Blessed are they that dwell in thy house..." The word "Blessed" in the Bible means "contentment, happiness, fulfillment!" The implication is that those that are content, happy and fulfilled are truly BLESSED! In this wicked, lost and dying world, we can still have peace and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Communion

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

The messages notes the covenantal blessings one invokes or ratifies when taking communion.

Renowned commentator, Matthew Henry said, when we take communion “we feast on the sacrificed body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. And to eat of the feast is to partake of the sacrifice, and so to be his guests to whom the sacrifice was offered, and this in token of friendship with him. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blessed Life

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

The Choice is yours, Blessings or Curses

A Blessed Life Intro : Are you living a Blessed Life or a cursed Life Text : Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 4, 2015

-The Father looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I created you and I love you!” -The Son looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I died for you!” -The Holy Spirit looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I dwell within you!”

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Sometimes blessings are risky. A California public school student was suspended for saying “God bless you,” when another student sneezed; and a Kentucky ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Blessing Of Power Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 25, 2015

God does help those who can’t help themselves! We’re disabled by sin, yet God still loves us too much to leave us in the mess we’re in. Admitting our powerlessness is the first step on the road to recovery and to receiving power from Above.

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us. To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations; for ever and ever! Amen.” On July 13th 1977, I was having dinner in Little Italy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Blessed is the Man

Psalm 1 Blessed is the Man 1. Blessed in His Dedication - 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Healthy And Blessed

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Jun 24, 2018

The physical and spiritual aspects of our lives are knit together. They work hand in hand. The purpose of our existence is to worship and glorify God. If we are stressed, weak and sick, our spiritual life will be greatly affected.

Sermon No. 8 HEALTHY AND BLESSED By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. June 24, 2018 Tagum City, Philippines Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is simple but a little bit hard to do. It is about staying healthy and blessed for the glory of the Lord. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Free Methodist