Sermons on Present Blessings:

"god Wants Me To Be Happy" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although God is certainly not against one being happy, His greatest desire is not our happiness but our holiness.

A. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (READ and COMMENT) 1. How many of you actually believe that the Bible is God’s Word for mankind? COMMENT: Apart from His Son Jesus Christ, the greatest GIFT that God could have provided for mankind is the Bible—His Living Word—because it is literally God—our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is In Your Heart?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 17, 2024

Solomon asked God for something (need for wisdom and knowledge) that was already in his heart, so he immediately replied to God. What Solomon asked God are not just some mere words, but what was in his heart.

On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 2 Chronicles 1:7 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7

Peace God's Way

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

God gives us peace unlike the peace of the world, and it is founded on the rock of Calvary.

You may recall a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper magazine insert, USA Weekend, there was an article discussing how “spiritual” we have become, and how irrelevant religion is. The article title was “When the spirit moves you,” and the cover had this plug, “You may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 12, 2008

One man who prays a prayer totally according to God’s will, and he has learned to leave selfishness out of his prayer.

5-12-08 The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Jabez prayer gets answered Before we get to this verse there are other verses concerning getting prepared for ministry. Such as: 1.Lord, enlarge my heart Psalms 119:32 2.Present your bodies a living sacrifice, which is your reasonable service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Crosses His Hands

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024

One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 14: What Do You Want For Your Birthday?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2012

It Pays to Follow the Lord Wholeheartedly

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 14: What Do You Want For Your Birthday? October 21, 2012 1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Psalm 116:17, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist

Casting The Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In claiming the Promised Land, the toil and strain can begin taking a toll, leading to fatigue and discouragement. We must continually recast the vision, in order to strengthen and motivate people to keep pressing on.

The book of Joshua is about the Israelites doing battle to possess the land of Canaan; and by this point in the book, Joshua had already initiated the process of claiming the Promised Land and establishing new territory for the Lord. We can actually apply what we learn from the book of Joshua to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35, Numbers 13:25-30, Numbers 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Rewarding God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

9th in a sermon series on James dealing with principle of rewards in the Bible.

“Our Rewarding God” Introduction Everyone appreciates acknowledgement of effort and achievement. We learn about reward and punishment from the time we are little. Good behavior reaps reinforcing reward. Bad behavior provokes corrective discipline. The concept of reward is thoroughly Biblical. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Won’t Do It Tell The Devil That You Can’t Have My Blessing

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 11, 2022

Know that the Devil will always try to get you to abort the blessings of God

Here we are in a familiar portion of scripture; the children of Israel are still enslaved by Egypt. A new King is set forth in Egypt by the name of Pharaoh, and I need to tell you that Pharaoh does not know Joseph, because Joseph had expired or died some 144 years before Israel left Egypt, or 64 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

- Sipping From My Saucer Because My Cup Has Overflowed

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

IN THE 23RD # OF PSALMS DAVID DOES 3 THINGS

Psalm 23:5 CLUASE C 5 my cup runneth over. TOPIC - SIPPING FROM ME SAUCER BECAUSE MY CUP HAS OVERFLOWED IN THE 23RD # OF PSALMS DAVID DOES 3 THINGS HE TALKS ABOUT THE LORD (IN VERSES 1-3 HE TALKS TO THE LORD (IN VERSE 4 THEN HE TALKS ABOUT THE GOOD NESS OF THE LORD IN VERSES 5-6 AND TO GET A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s Children In Trouble Part 1 Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

A person under bondage cannot enjoy the blessings of Abraham. The Bible tells us that the blessings of Abraham extend to both our physical and material prosperities. If the spirit is sick, the sickness would affect the physical and this explains why the d

ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN IN TROUBLE PART 1 Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are looking at the first part of a message entitled, “Abraham’s children in trouble.” We shall be praying as we go on with the message. Luke 13:11: “And behold there was a woman which hath a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Image

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 5, 2011

We can enter into his blessings!!

His Image scripture;Gen.1:27 In the beginning God created man in his image.Gave him power over all other creation.Man was created last therefor he can not claim he helped God in any part of the other wonderfull things that God created.In so doing he also was placed right in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thou Prepare A Table Before Me

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The beauty of our success is for those that thought that we will not succeed to see us succeed.

.“Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” (Psalm 23:5) this verse tells us how God wants to deal with our enemies, He does not want them to die; so that they can see our greatness. He wants to display His splendor on us to the shame of the enemies. The beauty of our success ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal