Sermons on Blessings Sorrows:

The Blessings Of Hardships

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020

In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 12:48, Matthew 24:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of The Grey Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

Often we neglect older persons and their importance in our life. The busy world makes us go away from God and parents and the elders. This sermon explains the importance of the grey and their blessings, also it exhorts the elders to make use of their days.

Blessings of the Grey Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: Children are beloved to Elders but children treat elders as a burden. The term senescence refers to the ageing process, including biological, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual changes. There are challenges to the caregivers during ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

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

Divine Blessings

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

The message celebrates the amazing blessings poured out on us by God found in Ephesians 1.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Celebrating Divine Blessings” Introduction Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty… Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Blessings Of Baptism

Contributed by John White on Jul 11, 2019

I am sure some have shared my experience of being saved for a number of years before experiencing the blessing of being scripturally immersed.

THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM I Cor. 10:1-4 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bless You!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2019

This sermon is dedicated to the power of blessing others with our words.

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21; Numbers 6:24-26; Acts 4:32-37 Title: Bless You! Theme: Blessing Others Through our Words! INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of us have either heard these words or have spoken these words? + "Bless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Numbers 6:24-26, Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Be You

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Maybe you have heard many promises of blessings in Christ, but aren't experiencing them for yourself. Perhaps the next step is an act of faith to receive those blessings.

The last two Sundays we’ve taken a break from working through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Those were Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. And those Sundays are always a treat. But today we go back to the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. And that’s a different kind of treat. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

The Blessing Of Liberty Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2019

Now, we are members of the family of God, and have all the privileges of a son, including being joint heirs with Jesus.

(26) The Blessing of Liberty Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

Do you want to be blessed by God? The fifth sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

The Blessing of God - Haggai 2:10-19 Do you want to be blessed by God? That's kind of like saying, "Do you want to be a millionaire?" It goes without saying, yes. But what does that mean to be blessed by God? How can we be people who are blessed? Today we'll be continuing on in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Handfuls Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the many blessings of God.

HANDFULS OF BLESSINGS Ruth 2:14-16 Have you ever noticed that our Heavenly Father is extravagant in His grace? He often gives us far more than we have asked for and He certainly gives us more than we could have ever deserved! He has shown us mercy... provided us with grace... and secured our ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Pausing For The Blessing”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 21, 2019

it is as if Peter is no longer standing on water but standing on the Word “COME” of our Lord... Peter had a solid rock word on his feet. That is, until he saw the wind. Can you imagine he can see the wind?

In this hurry-up world, fast-paced technologies, waiting for anything can cause us to lose our temper, our patience and our good sense—more frequently than we care to admit! No one enjoys waiting in line. We don’t like waiting at stoplights. We don’t like waiting for dinner. We don’t even like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Mar 4, 2019

We often become complacent in our walk with Christ. Sometimes we need a reminder of the many blessing s that come to us when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Charles Spurgeon made this observation on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “The epistle to the Ephesians is a complete body of divinity. In the first chapter, you have the doctrines of the gospel, and the next, you have the experience of the Christian, and before the epistle finishes you have the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Called To Bless Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

When we serve others we find satisfaction, significance and succession

CALLED TO BLESS Many years ago there lay a large boulder in the middle of a well travelled roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Blessing Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

7th in a sermon series on James dealing with the blessing that God promises to those who endure.

“The Blessing of Endurance” Review Today we move on in our journey thought James. James wrote to bring clarity to the life of faith. Many assert they live by faith. Many claim they trust God but their response to various circumstances in life demonstrates otherwise. James serves as a spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance