Sermons on Delayed Blessings:

Building On The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 10, 2024

If I'm persecuted because of my faith, I should rejoice and be glad? How does that work?

In August… of 325 A.D. the Roman Emperor Constantine brought together leaders from churches all across the Empire to a city called “Nicaea” to discuss a new heresy that had risen called Arianism. Arianism was a cult led by a man named Arius who taught that Jesus was NOT God… but was merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Be The Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 1

BLESSED BE THE LORD (EPHESIANS 1) If you have seen Fiddler on the Roof, you may remember that the rabbi of the tiny Jewish community in Russia was asked by a student concerning a blessing for the Tzar of Russia. With the song “Tradition” playing in the background, the student came up to the beloved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blessing Indeed! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2024

While we eagerly anticipate the return of the Lord we recognize our ongoing need for grace and transformation so that with confidence we might echo the sentiment expressed in Revelation 22:20: “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

A Blessing Indeed! 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Day of the Lord draws near, are you prepared to meet Him? As His faithful followers, we need not dread His return, for we walk in His light and know our destination. Yet, the contemplation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Paternal Blessing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021

Father's Day: Either gaining or missing the paternal blessing (or parental blessing) has a profound affect on our life, especially in having a positive or negative relationship with others. Without it we are destined to a life of problems.

Turn with me to Genesis 48:8-16. We will begin our message this morning by standing in honor of the reading of God’s Word: 8 Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place.” And he said, “Please bring ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 18, 2023

Hand-in-hand with God’s blessing there is always testing to deepen our bonds of intimate love and trust. Those two forces work together for our good.

We see in this familiar passage two of the foundational stories of the Gospel: Christ’s blessing by God, followed very closely by his temptation. These are also the two universal realities of the spiritual life: both blessings and trials. After his baptism, Jesus saw the Spirit descending on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

We Are Blessed

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 19, 2023

The reality is that in Christ we have blessings that can't compare with anything here on earth. The first verses of Ephesians chapter one give us a view of what our situation really is – we are blessed!

Alba 1-15-2023 WE ARE BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-14 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant's crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: ...disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Blessings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2021

The following sermon is going to review both of these blessings not so that they can become a “catchy, Christianese cliché” at the end of one of one’s prayer, but so that one might understand how important it is to ask and receive from God a blessing for His people!

Blessings Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “In digging within the compound of the Scottish St. Andrew’s Church on the western slope of the Hinnom Valley in 1979, the expedition led by archaeologist G. Barkai unearthed a late ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of The Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 13, 2023

a message to develop an appreciation for the blood of Christ.

The Blessings of the Blood Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Introduction: How can blood be a blessing you ask? All throughout me childhood if there was blood there was an accident or an injury of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2023

The blessed and steadfast follower of God delights in God’s Word.

INTRODUCTION • TODAY AS WE DIVE INTO THE SECOND MESSAGE IN OUR SERIES, “THE BIBLE: PRIORITIZING GOD’S WORD IN OUR LIVES,” WE WILL FOCUS ON THE BLESSING OF THE WORD. • LIFE OFFERS SO MANY OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES. • WE HAVE TO EVALUATE WHAT WE WILL RECEIVE BACK WHEN WE INVEST OUR TIME, TALENTS, AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed And The Cursed

Contributed by Bobby Smith on Jan 23, 2021

The Reward and Coming Joy of Serving Jesus

Matthew 25:34-46 The Blessed and The Cursed The entire chapter is written in RED …and every word was spoken by Jesus The entire 25th chapter is about judgement and faithfulness to Christ’s Gospel ILL. The little kid who said it doesn’t matter how good we play we all get trophies 1:) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46, Mark 12:31, Luke 9:24

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 10, 2021

If you want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, let God break you of your self-sufficiency and sin.

Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Psalm 51:17, Matthew 5:3, 1 John 1:8-9, Isaiah 6:5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Mark 14:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Heavenly Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 23, 2023

Your Gifted in the church as Apostle, prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher for to equip, to have unity and to maturity (Ephesians 4:11-13), live as children of light, to know what is pleasing to the Lord, live as wise, redeem most of the time, and understand the will of God.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings And Curses! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 1, 2023

Looking at the practical wisdom of James. James 3:1-12

Blessings and Curses James 3:1-12 July 2, 2023 A "minister, priest, and rabbi" lived in a small town and became good friends. They decided to go on a fishing trip together. While they were there they began to share their innermost thoughts and secrets. The priest explained he enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Committed

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 12, 2021

God needs committed Christians who will make a difference in the world for our generation. Not just believers, but real followers, disciples who put our faith first and live by it.

Blessed Are the Committed Luke 9: 51, 57-62 (Read text) A British warship was docked at a port in the West Indies as a fierce storm was approaching. The wind picked up and powerful waves came sweeping into the harbor. There were five other ships of different nationalities also docked there, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62