Sermons on Blessings Of Goodness:

Stairsteps Of Blessing Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest sermons are lived not preached. As Jesus delivers the sermon on the mount, we see that it is not just a sermon he preached, but one that he lived.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. At the outset of his sermon on the mount, Jesus lays out the steps that lead to blessing. Step one: Realizing your spiritual condition. "Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stressed Or Blessed?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

In life we are often distracted by small disappointments, and we forget the innumerable blessings we receive from the Lord.

Stressed or Blessed? Luke 10:38-42 Stressed or Blessed? As a minister was addressing a group of men, he took a large piece of paper and made a black spot in the center of it with a marking pen. Then he held the paper up before the group and asked them what they saw. One person quickly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 22, 2022

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, Proverbs 27:6, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:3, James 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of A Border

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

There is a great blessing that comes from a life of holiness and righteousness. The Church has to be different from the world.

The Blessing of a Border Exodus 19:1-13 – “1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.” “2 For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 7, 2010

What is mercy and what does it look like in a believers life.

Blessed are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. “ Slide Illustration - Napoleon The story is told of a mother who once approached Napoleon asking for a pardon for her son. Napoleon replied that the young man had twice committed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

In Christ we have obtained an inheritance and a responsibility to unite heaven and earth: we also believed in him and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until heaven and are are united.

Ephesians 1__1-14 Proper 10 B SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS Amos 7:7-15 This is what the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand. And the Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A plumb line.” Then the Lord said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Blessed

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 31, 2011

The beatitudes: 1. Are often misinterpreted. 2. Help us to be like God. 3. Are not promises for the present, but guarantees of our future.

We Are Blessed Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are those who have gone through a divorce. Blessed are those who cannot pay their bills and may be facing bankruptcy. Blessed are those who have just heard that they have a terminal illness. Blessed are you when you have been fired from your job. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Paradox Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

To be eligible for forgiveness we must first sin by disobeying God and, therefore, this is a blessing we are to avoid. It is a blessing to offer this forgiveness to the fallen believer, but it is not a blessing to have fallen and needing such forgiveness.

Doing your best could be the worst thing you could do. That sounds like a contradiction, but it can be explained so that it makes sense as a paradox. A paradox is a statement, which at first sight seems absurd, and contrary to common sense, but which can be explained so as to be well grounded ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

A Mystery That Blesses

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 11, 2005

Israel’s blindness is not total, nor permanent. Moreover, it is the avenue by which God’s salvation comes to the Gentiles.

Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Romans 11:25-36 Mystery that Blesses For some time now, as I have been reading about trends in spiritual fashions, as it were, I’ve noted that one of the currently fashionable things is “mystery.” As near as I’ve ever been able to tell, “mystery” in these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Choose To Be Blessed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2004

Walking in the realm of blessings can depend upon your attitudes and dependance on the word of God.

CHOOSE TO BE BLESSED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some parts are adapted from a lesson by George McGregor, South Africa. BLESS: In Latin, bletsian "to be under the blood" To be hallowed, consecrated, to invoke Divine care for, to speak well of; prosperity --- happiness --- joy; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessings & Woes

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

How to measure blessings in your life

I’d like to ask you a very simple question. What kind of life would you like to have? When you ask for God’s blessing on your life, what kind of blessing are you thinking about? What is the picture of your life in your mind that you want? The assumption here is that all of us want to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Blessings Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that examines the beattitudes and the blessings that we recieve from them.

Blessings of a Christian Matthew 5:1-16 How many today do not assume the blessedness of a Christian. What I mean by this is can people look at us and know that we are disciples of Christ? If not then it is time for us to examine our life and ask God to be our guide. To many today say hey I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Merciful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 13, 2024

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

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 12:1, 2 Peter 3:9, Titus 3:3, Hebrews 10:10, Matthew 9:10-12, Romans 1:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist