Sermons on Count Your Blessing:

It's The Second Mile That Counts

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

There are some great responsibilities in this life, but there are also great rewards.

I. Introduction A. This is one of the most interesting and compelling passages in the entire Bible B. What does this passage hold for us in instruction? C. In applying the principles Jesus taught here—how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Stephen stood alone when it counted and became the first martyr, giving his life as a testimony.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 007 TITLE: Standing Tall When it Counts TEXT: Acts 6:8-15 INTRO: In the eighth chapter of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Stephen, which means "crown." He was a Greek speaking Jew and a deacon who became the first gospel preacher. He was full of faith and power & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy To Suffer Shame

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 12, 2022

We must boldly proclaim Jesus even if we suffer for it. And when we do suffer, we need to take joy that the Lord has counted us worthy to suffer for Him.

Counted Worthy to Suffer Shame Acts 5:33-42 As we continue our study in the Book of Acts, let us review some things we have already learned. First of all we remember that the mission of the church is to continue what Jesus began to do and teach (Acts 1:1). Acts 1:8 defines the outward spiral of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trading

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Everyday of our lives we are trading. whether we are aware of it or not. Right here you are seated, you are trading your time for this knowledge (assets) which will eventually result into something great in the future. And only trading will change the value of what we received originally in life.

INTRODUCTION Putting a new wine in an old bottle will destroy the bottle. New creature needs a new mind Religion killed Jesus, but He resurrected to kill religion. My advice: Don’t die with religion. God is saying that the game on the pulpit is about to change. Pulpit is changing. From a corner in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-28

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double For Your Trouble

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

God will bless us in our troubles

House Of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road St. Louis Mo. 63136 Pastor James A. Thomas Double for your Trouble Job 42:10 (KJV) 10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:11-12 (KJV) 11 Then came there ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Broken Given - Blessed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the metaphor of bread in relation to our lives, focusing on the concept of being 'blessed' by Jesus.

Last week, we began a series about bread. Well, not bread exactly, but on what Jesus did when He had bread in His hands. He blessed it, broke it, and gave it. Bread is, in many ways, the perfect metaphor for our lives because it’s common and ordinary, and sometimes cracked and broken. But in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, Genesis 1:10-12, Genesis 1:16-18, Genesis 1:21-22, Genesis 1:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Blessings, Sacred Miracles, Life Metaphors

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Comfort More Than Blessing?

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

Leave your comfort zone to serve God....

Comfort more than blessing. Have you ever had deep thoughts about rubber bands? I have in fact, I meant to bring one up here this morning but I forgot it. I was gonna wrap it across the podium here and leave it here for a reminder. Now before you think I have lost what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing The One Who Blesses Us With Blessings.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

Chosen to be holy.

BLESSING THE ONE WHO BLESSES US WITH BLESSINGS. Ephesians 1:3-14. In their original language, these verses constitute the longest sentence in the whole Bible. They form one long celebration of the Blessed One, who blesses us with blessings (Ephesians 1:3). The blessings begin with Him, bring ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Richer Than You Think Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 31, 2012

If you're a Christian, you're richer spiritually than you think!

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] RICHER THAN YOU THINK? Scotiabank’s slogan is “You’re richer than you think.” (Scotiabank’s net income in 2011 was $5.27 billion. Perhaps their slogan should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Yours Anyway

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 30, 2005

Some of think that because God has blessed us to have or be over things then it belongs to us and we forget about him.

Its Not Yours Anyway Scripture Reference: Acts 12:21-24 (KJV) Acts 12:21-24 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Walk With Jesus With Eyes Wide Shut Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 13, 2015

To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him.

Title: You Can’t Walk with Jesus with Eyes Wide Shut Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: To walk with Jesus is to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him. Overview Riding on a wave of impressive demonstrations of power Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" Then he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Spiritually speaking, your attitude determines the depth of your faith and how passionate you are about your convictions.

Tonight we look at the first of the beatitudes. READ Matthew 5: 1-3. For the next 8 weeks we’re going to be talking about the Christian attitude. When I think of how a true Christian should act I think of Philippians 2:5 – “Your attitude should be the same as Christ.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Your Turning Point

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 25, 2009

Everyone life needs a turning point. Abraham found his when he chose to believe the promise of God. He just believed and was counted as set-right-with-God.

Your Turning Point I want to share a very simple yet very powerful message for your life tonight. It does not matter where you find yourself in life. It does not matter where you have been or what you have done in life. It does not matter what mistakes that you have made in the past. It does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational