Sermons on Broken But Blessed:

From Bitterness To Blessing.

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Sep 3, 2018

We may have bitter experiences in this wilderness.

EXODUS 15:22 - 27. AMP “Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went into the Wilderness of Shur; they went [a distance of] three days (about thirty-three miles) in the wilderness and found no water. Then they came to Marah, but they could not drink its waters because they were bitter; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Blesses

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

The Aaronic blessing is part and parcel of our Sunday liturgy. What does God do when he blesses us with those words? What do we receive from him in the Benediction?

[Sermon preached on 27 May 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, I would like you to turn to the Old Testament text. Here we find the benediction which I use to bless the congregation at the end of our worship service. As you can see, it is not a blessing that I made up ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Jealousy: A Hindrance To Blessing.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018

What is jealousy? It is being envious of someone who has something we do not have. It is being envious of someone’s success, achievements and breakthrough. Jealousy is a sin unto God; it is not an attribute of a good Christian.

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: JEALOUSY: A HINDRANCE TO BLESSING TEXT: Genesis 4: 2b-12 Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings From Above Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 15, 2018

The first chapter of Ephesians is one long sentence in the Greek, packed with numerous blessings from above. God chose us, God forgives us, God seals us. We are his...forever.

Blessings from Above Ephesians 1:3-14 Today we launch a new series through a tiny book of the Bible called “Ephesians.” The Apostle Paul wrote this six-chapter letter to the church in Ephesus while he was imprisoned in Rome. Most scholars believe it was meant to be a form letter, something that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Woes In The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 20, 2019

Jesus pronounces His followers Blessed, and pronounces woes against those who are taking their ease in this world.

BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE GOSPEL. Luke 6:17-26. The context here teaches us that Jesus had spent a whole night alone on the mountain praying to God (Luke 6:12); then He called His disciples to draw near and from them He chose His twelve Apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus came down with them all and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed In Unexpected Ways

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 7, 2020

How the Beatitudes are a guide to Christian living in troubled times.

BLESSED IN UNEXPECTED WAYS: The Beatitudes as a Guide For Troubled Times The Beatitudes are found in their fullest form at the beginning of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew 5:3-11. A Beatitude is “an exclamation of the inner joy and peace that comes with being right with God. Happiness may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life God Blesses

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on May 22, 2012

"The Life God Blesses" is an exposition of the prayer of Jabez recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It celebrates the fact that God is still in the blessing business. The outline of the message argues that the life God typically blesses is marked by (1) purit

THE LIFE GOD BLESSES 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000, BRUCE WILKINSON of WALK THROUGH THE BIBLE MINISTRIES turned the obscure character in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 into an international phenomenon with his little book, The Prayer of Jabez. Not only did it become a runaway hit and a longtime New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must give thanks in all situations.

Count Your Blessings November 22, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must give thanks in all situations. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God WILL bless us if we honor Him & serve Him.

God Bless America June 29, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God WILL bless us if we honor Him & serve Him. Focus Passage: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22 Introduction: I. America’s Past a. Pilgrims 1620: Christians leaving England for religious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 4, 2011

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they wil

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with 'The Lord is my Shepherd' and 'For God so love the world ...', these verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most frequently quoted words ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Coveting The Showers Of Blessing

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 27, 2011

Those who are praying for rain should have enough faith to prepare for it

Coveting the Showers of Blessing Text: I Kgs.18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. Another word for coveting is to have a strong desire to posses a thing. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings From God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2011

This is a short devotional message applicable for a funeral service. this message looks at the blessing of being a shheep under god as our shepherd

BLESSINGS FROM GOD PSALM 23 INTRODUCTION: PSALM 23 IS APTLY NAMED THE SHEPHERDS PSALM, YET IN REALITY IT SHOULD BE NAMED THE “PSALM OF THE SHEEP”, FOR IT IS WRITTEN NOT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEPHERD, BUT FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SHEEP. THIS MESSAGE IS A SHORT DEVOTIONAL THAT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive A Blessing

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

God wants to bless us.

God wants to bless his people. God is a giver. He wants to give to us good things in life, but there are times when He withholds His blessing because of our bad attitude. When we are selfish, self-centered, arrogant, thinking we are right all the time, proud, etc. God withholds His blessing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are They Who Hunger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 21, 2011

To want righteousness more than anything else.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hunger and Thirst are powerful motivators. "Hunger and thirst" vividly express desire. The sons of Korah cried, "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God" (Ps 42:2; cf. 63:1) for the deepest spiritual famine is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Benefits Of The Blessed

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 29, 2012

Shows some of the benfits of accepting Christ.

“Benefits of the Blessed” March 4, 2012 Matthew 5:1-12 Last week I shared a message with you entitled, “Defining the Undefinable”. I talked about six things all true Christians have in common. I know that because Jesus himself said so. Do you remember what those things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness