Sermons on Blessings Of Giving:

Blessed Are The Humble Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

In this text we want to ask and attempt to answer four questions concerning the poor in spirit.

“Blessed are the Humble” Matthew 5:3 In the last message we compared happiness and blessedness. So if I asked you this morning, “Are you happy?" Being the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 10, 2021

If you want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, let God break you of your self-sufficiency and sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Psalm 51:17, Matthew 5:3, 1 John 1:8-9, Isaiah 6:5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Mark 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessing Of Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 8, 2009

The death of a child is not a waste for he is a blessing from the Lord, a reward from him (This is the message I preached in a funeral service for a young boy who died of a lingering sickness).

Honestly, I find it hard to speak in a funeral service. I am aware that words are not enough to fully comfort the family. I’m at a loss for words because I have kids also. I find the task harder because tonight we are holding a funeral service for an 8-year-old boy, Justyn [Name changed to protect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Blessings

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2018

Thanksgiving is uniquely a Christian holiday; from it's origin, to what it promotes, and the new nature it calls for.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS Lk. 17:12-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Thanksgiving Quotes 1. Will Rogers, “Just be thankful you’re not getting all the government you’re paying for!” 2. Sherwood Wirt said, “I remember an elderly lady testifying that she had only two teeth left in her mouth (top & bottom) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Broken And Blessed

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

The law is the hammer of God to break us so that we will be empty of our confidence in ourselves and declare our dependence upon His grace and glory.

“Broken and Blessed!” Galatians 3:15-22 Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generational Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing.

Generational Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing November 21, 2010 Summary – We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing. God sees something valuable in young and old. (Younger have natural openness and strength. Older have life-giving ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed And Broken

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Relates the broken bread in communion to the way God works in our lives.

Blessed & Broken June 2015 Have you heard the 4 Great Religious Truths Muslims don't recognize Judaism as a religion. 2. Jews don't recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 3. Protestants don't recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith. 4. Baptists don't recognize each other at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Suffering Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011

Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessing Of Unity Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Blessing of unity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 15 verses 5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”. You expect to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005

Grimaced faces. Hurried living. Curt answers. These are all indicators that someone needs a revival of meekness (gentleness).

“Blessed are the meek [in spirit], for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) “28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Ridiculous Blessing

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2010

There are blessings, there are great blessings, and then there are ridiculous blessings.....

Before I ever start Preaching I am going to Prophesy first, and tell you that someone hearing this message whether live or by cd, or podcast or even in the written form, God is getting ready to do something so powerful and so awesome in your life, that you wouldn�t believe it if I told you. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Men fear that they will have nothing to show for having lived, but Paul says the Christian can be assured of an eternal inheritance. We will be co-heirs with Christ of all the infinite riches of God.

William Stidger tells this fascinating true story out of history: It was the final battle in the war between the Tartars and the Russians as they faced each other across the Oka River in 1462. For several days they were engaged in bitter fighting. Time after time the Tartar hordes tried to drive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 3, 2022

Continuing our look into these difficult words from Jesus to help us become more like Him.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:1-9 September 4, 2022 For the past 6 weeks, we’ve been looking at the beatitudes from Matthew 5. Jesus gave us some very difficult to follow rules for living life. Yet, they are so needed. Let’s look at what He’s told us so far - - - 3 Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Galatians 3:23-26, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Mourners Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

A look at this backwards statement about the blessed mourners. Part 3 of 9

October 12, 2008 The Blessed Mourners Matthew 5:1-4 Have you ever read something that as you were reading it, just didn’t make a whole lot of sense? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we may find ourselves struggling to make sense out of the words of Jesus. He tells us things which either don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Benedictions And Blessings

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 30, 2013

At the End of the book of Hebrews, the writer leaves them with a beautiful benediction and blessing.

Benedictions and Blessings Hebrews 13: 20-21 Intro: How many of us like long blessings? Most of us, by the time the blessing comes around, are ready to eat aren’t we. Last Thursday, Thanksgiving, My little niece said the blessing before the Thanksgiving meal at Pam’s parent’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist