Sermons on Cup Of Blessing:

A Bump In The Road Or A Blessing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009

This is the 11th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes". What type of friend are you and what type of friends are you looking for?

Sunday Morning September 13, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#11] A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A BLESSING? 1 Samuel 19:1-20:42 Introduction: The older I get, the more that I realize what an impact our friends have on our lives. Our friends can either be a bump in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hundredfold Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

Jesus wants to live in the hundred fold blessings

THE HUNDREDFOLD OF GOD’S BLESSINGS Mark 4:1-10 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Bless The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2009

No one should tell us when to Praise and when to Bless God. We need to learn how to Bless the Lord on purpose. I heard someone call it a Premeditated Praise.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached, Sunday, September 13, 2009 (I take no credit for the originality of this Sermon – originally delivered by Pastor Marvin Wiley) TITLE: I WILL BLESS THE LORD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 34:1-3 1I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choose The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ paid your sin debt, you are able to avoid His judgment and experience HIS blessings.

I. Understand your obligation to obey and reverence Christ. v. 1-3 A. God demands absolute allegiance (1-2). 1. Avoid all idols 2. Observe the Sabbath and reverence His sanctuary. B. God demands absolute obedience (3). 1. All the plans of life should be ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on Blessed are the Pure in Heart, focusing on guilt. (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #4)

Evening Sermon for 3/15/2009 Matthew 5: 8- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Introduction: Have you ever tried to outrun your past? A convention of Arkansas State troopers was asked to submit the best excuse they’d ever heard for someone trying to get out of a speeding ticket. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nation God Blesses

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 16, 2009

1) God blesses a holy nation. 2) God blesses an obedient nation. 3) God blesses a repentant nation

THE NATION GOD BLESSES PROVERBS 14:34-35 PSALMS 9:17 JOEL 2:25 1. Illus. of talking to old man • Had good income, good health, children and grandchildren • “Pastor, God had really blessed me!” • Meant God had put His hand upon him in favor. 2. Did you know that God does the same thing on a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Blesses Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009

If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings, Punishment & Choices

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2009

A message about receiving blessings for our obedience; punishment for our disobedience; and the choice we make as to what we receive.

We are called to live our lives in the way God has already directed. The problem is that we are separated from God due to a decision Adam and Eve made, and that causes us to try and live our lives in the way we want to live them. We do not like to look at ourselves as sinners who do not obey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: *other

Forcing God's Blessings? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 20, 2009

Because we all want to be blessed, we can have a tendency to force a blessing, whether from God or from someone else, when God freely gives blessings!

In general, what does it mean to be blessed?? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines to bless as to be cared for, to be spoken well of, to prosper, and to be happy. How many of you think that every person in the world wants to be blessed?? Of course, everyone wants to be blessed! We need to be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Well: The Blessed Family Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Apr 29, 2009

It is Well: The Blessed Family

Breakthrough to Blessing (Part 6) It Is Well: The Blessed Family Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing. —Psalm 127:3 Good News Translation Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary And The Blessed Sacrament

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2009

Mary’s example can inspire us as we strive to believe that Christ is present.

Mary and the Blessed Sacrament May 12, 2009 Today’s Marianist festival sits in a cluster of Marian commemorations from all over the world. Tomorrow we celebrate Our Lady of Fatima. In one diocese, today is the feast of Our Lady of Power. Yesterday was the commemoration of the apparition of Mary ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Catholic

Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

We are blessed, given the truth which will bring us eternal happiness if we read and take to heart the prophecy – the message of Jesus that is revealed in this prophetic writing.

Outline of Series: The “Be Happy” attitudes of Revelation! Various titles I could have chosen for the series: The Beatitudes of Revelation: The word “Beatitude” comes from a Latin word meaning “happy” or “blessed.” Various forms of the word “bless” are used many times in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chased By God's Blessings

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2010

God's blessings are trying to overtake his people. Are we allowing those blessings to come into our lives or are we turning those blessings into curses through disobedience?

Chased By God’s Blessings Sunday, November 14, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May Our God has many characteristics. He is so great, in so many ways, that he is truly greater than our ability to fully discover just how great he really is. Only when we receive that glorified body, with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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