Sermons on He Blessed Abraham:

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

Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2019

We often think of God blessing us, but what about us blessing God? David gives us some good reasons to bless God. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Read Psalm 103:1-5 Brother Roger, a reformed minister, moved to Taizé, France in 1940 to re-establish a form of monastic communal living that had been a tradition in that area back in medieval times. The community became known as a place for the down and out. In the 60s, young adults began ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Blessings And Woes

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for blessing us when we, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021

We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 106:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE in the Blessed Hope—the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming (1 Corinthians 15:51–52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:11–14).

INTRODUCTION In 2023 there were 213 deaths by suicide in Alaska that is a rate of 28.5 deaths per 100,000 people double the national standard. Alaska continues to be the state with the highest suicide rates in the nation With young Alaskans, ages 15 to 24 years at a rate of 42.3 deaths per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Romans 5:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2002

Psalm one tells us how to be blessed by God.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that late in Sir Winston Churchill’s life he took a cruise on an Italian ship. A journalist from a Rome newspaper asked the former prime minister why he chose to travel on an Italian line when the stately Queen’s line under the British flag was available. Churchill gave ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism's Blessing

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2007

What is the importance of baptism? Why should ever follower of Christ be baptized?

Baptism’s Blessing Matthew 28:19 Purpose: To explain the meaning of baptism. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of baptism and pursue it. INTRODUCTION: It never ceases to amaze me how some people are willing to identify themselves with the Philadelphia Eagles. Some men will paint ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trinity Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 4, 2015

-The Father looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I created you and I love you!” -The Son looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I died for you!” -The Holy Spirit looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I dwell within you!”

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Sometimes blessings are risky. A California public school student was suspended for saying “God bless you,” when another student sneezed; and a Kentucky ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Bless Them

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005

Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019

“If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

(27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019

“If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

(27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019

“If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

(27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist