Sermons on elected are blessed:

Blessed Broken Given - Blessed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 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

Double Blessing - Original Blessing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to explore the concept of the 'double blessing' found in Genesis 1:26-28.

In Greek mythology, there is a legend about a labyrinth that was inescapable. Those who entered the labyrinth never exited. For within that maze meandered the Minotaur, a fearsome creature that was half man, half bull. Every nine years, the king of Crete demanded that the Athenians send seven boys ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Greek Mythology, Sacrificial Love, Divine Guidance

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

Answering A Tough Question

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Call To Live Together In Unity Post Election

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2020

Nations are deeply divided over politics, the appropriate response to COVID-19, racial and ethnic justice, and many other issues. Not even the church is a safe place from the divisiveness. How do we live together in this “very good and pleasant” way that the psalmist celebrates?

Sermon: The Call To Live Together in Unity! Scripture Lesson: Psalm 133:1-3 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 8:31-32, John 13:35

Denomination: Methodist

I Didn’t Ask To Be Born

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 24, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 9: 1 - 29

Romans 9: 1 - 29 I didn’t ask to be born 1 I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my countrymen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting What God Says Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 14, 2008

God’s Word cannot fail because He is faithful and He is fair...and He will never drop you.

Trusting What God Says Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/14/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “God’s Word Has Not Failed” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. In May 1995, Randy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008

This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Decision 2008

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 25, 2008

Adresses political view of the democrat and republican parties and what God thinks about what they stand for.

Decision 2008; Jesse Bennett 10-26-08 Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma I Corinthians 10:24-25 Our elections are upon us once again, we have some tough decisions to make about our countries future. Thank God we still have the ability to make decisions, for we still have the freedom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing We Have To Fear ...

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Oct 27, 2008

Halloween, elections, Day of the Dead, Communion

The Only thing we have to fear ... Hebrews 12 : 1 - 3 This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself——nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Supreme Blessing Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

Ephesians focuses on the implications of the supremacy of Christ for the church and Christian living. Relative to Christ’s supremacy and cosmic role, what is the church’s place and purpose? What does it really mean to be a Christian and a church, the Bo

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 1.THE SUPREME BLESSING (Ephesians 1:1-6) Introduction: Background & Context WHO? Ephesians was clearly written by the Apostle Paul, under the full inspiration of the Holy Spirit. WHAT? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing To Be Chosen

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 18, 2016

Do you know any reason why it is a blessing to be chosen by God?

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Special Number?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 11: 1 – 36

Romans 11: 1 – 36 The special number? 1 I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014

Life is hard, even for Christians. In those difficult times we can sometimes forget the blessings we have in Christ. But when we start to see the bigger picture and understand how we are blessed in Christ, we can truly live in the joy of those blessings.

Ok, I want to start with a question. Do you know where you are? That is kind of a funny question, isn’t it? Because of course you know where you are. But the reality is, that sometimes, we may not fully understand where we are until we see the bigger picture of our location and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Biblical Facts About The Believer's Election Series

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Apr 12, 2001

This message was part of an exposition of Colossians 3:12 and upholds the doctrine of election from an unconditional, Reformed viewpoint.

Transcribed From Cassette Message COL42 by Tim Crews Copyright 2001 by author * This is a transcript, not a manuscript. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Open your Bibles with me to Colossians Chapter 3. If you were to ask me what the underlying theme of God’s dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: *other