Sermons on National Blessings:

The Servant Of Isaiah 49 In Luke-Acts Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 19, 2024

Part 2 of a rabbit trail exploring how the servant's calling is picked up not just by Jesus, but also by Ananias, Paul and Barnabas, in Acts. We are all to be lights, and "salvation," up to the ends of the earth.

Two weeks ago, we worked our way through Isaiah 49:1-6. When I taught on it, I said that these are the words of God's exilic prophet. The prophet feels like his ministry has been a waste of his time and energy. It's accomplished nothing. And God responds to him, not by arguing with him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 2:25-34, Luke 9:28-36, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

When God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP

BIG IDEA: WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP I. (:1-3) GOD’S PEOPLE SEEK BLESSINGS SO THAT GOD MAY BE KNOWN AND PRAISED A. The Nature of God’s Blessings 1. Be Gracious 2. Bless Us 3. Cause His face to shine upon us How should we seek these blessings? Through Prayer B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Really Healing As A Nation? A Response To The 911 Anniversary

Contributed by William Yates on Aug 18, 2002

As people reflect on 911, my question is: Are we really healing as a nation? In this message we look at Jeremiah 8 and see some astonishing parallels between Judah and America today.

Are We Really Healed? Aug 11, 2002 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. "Peace, peace," they say, when there is no peace. Jeremiah 8:11 One month from today will mark the one-year anniversary of 911. This day will be commemorated by numerous memorial services, many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-22

Why God Bless You?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

God bless us so that we can glorify Him by being a blessing to others.

Why would God bless you? Have you ever ask that question? • I’ve not, until I was prompted to think about this, while preparing this sermon. • Well, we can say, God bless me because God loves me. He is a good God. • Yes, that’s right. So He wants to give us a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patriot

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 22, 2017

We can be Patriots without offending our God! We need only to put God first!

Who were the first Patriots? To answer the question, we must first determine what the word means. Google and Webster define it this way: a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. Some may ask: then what is the difference between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 6:33, John 15:13

Denomination: *other

Keys To Receiving The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was ch

Text: Genesis 32:1-32 Introduction: Obviously, this chapter in the Bible is about the familiar story when Jacob started a journey to meet his brother Esau. While Jacob was on his journey to meet Esau, he received the blessing of God on the way. It is at this point, where Jacob’s name was changed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 10 – Psalm 128 – The Blessing Of The Lord With Flow On Results. Fear The Lord! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2023

Those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways will know God’s blessing. For the Jew it meant blessing in the land, but for Christians we have blessings in the heavenlies and spiritual blessings. Nations have rejected the Lord and can’t be blessed, but will get worse.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 10 – PSALM 128 – THE BLESSING OF THE LORD WITH FLOW ON RESULTS. FEAR THE LORD! PSALM 128:0 A SONG OF ASCENTS. BLESSING IN EVERY VERSE [A]. INTRODUCTION This is such a mixed Psalm dealing mostly with blessing but the whole of it must depend on verse 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 33:12, Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 55:1-2, Jeremiah 17:5, Psalm 128:2, Micah 4:3-4, Psalm 128:3, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 128:4, Ephesians 1:3, Revelation 22:14, Psalm 128:5, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Psalm 128:6, Job 12:12, Psalm 91:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boiler-Room

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2013

Prayer Is the boiler room to bring our nation back to God.

John Wesley said the following about Prayer "Prayer is where the action is." " E. M. Bounds "Prayer is not learned in a classroom but in the closet. William Law “He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life." Martin Luther. “Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Methodist

God And His Total Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Introduction This is the final reference to Elisha's ministry of 50 to 60 years, after 10-15 years of his apprenticeship to Elijah. He could be about 80 years old at the time of this passage. It has been calculated that 42 miracles were recorded by these two prophets– Elijah performed 14 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:10-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prisoners Of Hope Liberated And Blessed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 9:10-17, we examine God's promise to exiled Jews and apply the promise to those in a spiritual prison today. There is deliverance in the name of Jesus!

Intro In our last message we expounded Zechariah’s prophecy concerning the First Advent of Christ found in Zechariah 9:9: “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Ephesians 3:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 61:7, Psalm 18:3, Numbers 23:24, Malachi 3:16-17, Mark 16:15-16, Jeremiah 29:10, Exodus 14:19-31, Luke 11:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Covenant Blessings (Deuteronomy 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2025

Are there differences between old and new covenant blessings? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 26.

What blessings did God promise to Israel under the old covenant? Could they rejoice in good things which God gave them, a land flowing with milk and honey? If they were faithful to the covenant would God put them high above all the nations? What blessings does Jesus promise? Let’s begin in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 27 - Blessings And Curses Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 19, 2023

What are the true blessings of God, and how do they actualize in our lives? Also, how do we stay away from the curses of the evil one? God’s word teaches us how to stay blessed, and how to avoid curses.

In Genesis 27:28-29 we read, “May God give you—from the dew of the sky and from the fatness of the land—an abundance of grain and new wine. May peoples serve you and may nations bow down to you. Be master over your brothers. May your mother’s sons bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:28-29, Genesis 1:3-4, Genesis 12:2-3, Numbers 22:3, Numbers 22:6, 2 Chronicles 33:6, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Deuteronomy 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

No Place In The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017

In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Conditions Of Blessing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on May 13, 2001

Further conditions upon which God’s people may expect blessing (Part 2)

Studies in Joshua Study 3 Introduction Last Lord’s day evening we were looking at chapter 1 of the book of Joshua. This book which records for us how God’s people took possession of the land of Canaan, that glorious inheritance which God had promised to them, that blessing that he wanted them to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Solid, Godly Character Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2020

In a world emphasizing freedom and personal choice, it should not surprise us that character has taken a back seat. But for God’s people, things are different. Character matters. Today we are going to see three blessings of solid, godly character.

The Blessings of Solid, Godly Character (Proverbs 28:1-5) 1. Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A pair of animal control officers in New Jersey came to the rescue of a deer spotted with a plastic pumpkin stuck over its head. Montclair Township Animal Control said two officers responded after multiple calls came in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible