Sermons on Receiving Blessings:

"Receive Gifts From Your Ascended Lord”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

According to these verses from Ephesians 4:7-16 Jesus ascended into heaven to be better able to provide for his followers.

Where should a coach stand while his team is engaged in an athletic contest? The rules for various sports often dictate where a coach can stand during a game, meet, or match. But it makes sense that the coach should stand where he or she can see what’s going on and also be able to offer advice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Forcing God’s Hand

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 26, 2022

This message looks at the account of someone who was given a promise by God that he would receive a great blessing. But he, along with his wife, took matters into their own hands, and tried to get ahead of God, leading to strife.

In our message this morning we’re going to focus on how we need to have patience when following the Lord. Hebrews is a book of the Bible that frequently talks about following God in faith, and we read that those who are patient will be able to “inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). In Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 16:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 18th, 2022.

Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7, Psalm 80:17-19, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Received Pontius Pilate Washing Of Hands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Heifer that is to be sacrificed and He took away the guilt of Pontius Pilate but was sent to hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we innocent of the blood of JESUS? No. The blood was shed for our own remission of sins Hebrews 9:22 (Amplified Bible) [In fact] under the Law almost everything is purified by means of blood, and without the shedding of blood there is neither release from sin and its guilt nor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did You See Jesus Walking?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus is showing us the path of life, and He wants us to see Him while we are on this journey. Just like Moses had to turn when he saw the burning bush, God wants us to see and turn from the direction we are going and to follow Him.

Did You See Jesus Walking? Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. I am entitling this today: “Did you see Jesus walking?” In Psalm 16:1 we see where David is asking God to preserve him; He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

None Of Your Business PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living generously, giving willingly, and caring for those in need as a measure of our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a message of generosity, of giving, of caring for the less fortunate. Corrie Ten Boom once said, “The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.” How profound is that? Our worth is not in how long we live, but in how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Topics: Blessing, Others

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection?

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Nov 7, 2022

Explore God's divine protection, how to deal with the tribulations tragedies in our lives, why good people may still suffer while under God's protection, God's faithful people never truly lose God's protection and God is a God of restoration for those who persevere.

Do Christians Still Receive Divine Protection? In the days of the Old Testament and even when Jesus walked the earth, the Jews believed that if you had a relationship with God and you weren't a perpetual and unrepentant breaker of the law, you would have a hedge-like protection or a protective ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Job 1:6-12, Job 2:10, Job 38:2, Job 38:4, Matthew 16:22, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Receive Your Compassionate Shepherd’s Care

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 22, 2024

May the Holy Spirit work in us a deeper understanding of one of the ways our Good Shepherd provides compassionate care for us. He does that through the shepherds he sends to us. He does that to equip us for the life of service he calls us to live.

“The LORD is my shepherd.” “I am the Good Shepherd.” “I am Jesus’ little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am.” Generations of believers have loved those kinds of descriptions of God’s love for them and of their relationship to God through faith in Jesus. Shepherd and sheep. Sheep and shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

2nd Kings 5:1-14 Hear, Believe, And Follow The Instructions

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 30, 2011

Leprosy in the Bible is a picture and type of sin; we have in the miracle of Naaman being healed of leprosy a picture of salvation through faith in God’s Word. What Naaman had no doctor on earth could cure, he carried with him a death sentence, all lo

2ND KINGS 5:1-14 HEAR, BELIEVE, AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS 8-27-11 As we get into the message today, I want to point out that Leprosy in the Bible is a picture and type of sin; we have in the miracle of Naaman being healed of leprosy a picture of salvation through faith in God’s Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Was Already Given PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Jacob wrestling with God, emphasizing the relationship between obedience and blessing, and the promise that God's blessing is already bestowed upon us.

Good morning, family! In the spirit of warm fellowship, let's delve into the deep waters of God's Word today. We're going to wrestle with a familiar and powerful passage from Genesis 32:22-32, where our forefather Jacob, in the quiet of the night, wrestles with God Himself. This story is a vivid ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Topics: Wrestling, God

The Price Of His Blessings Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill.

Icebreaker: What was the highest price than you were willing to pay for something that you liked? Biblical reading: Isa 59:2, Job 22:21-23. INTRODUCTION From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill. ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:21-23

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Blesses The Children Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 21:The Great Commission - Jesus blesses the children, and commands that we be like them.

The Great Commission Part 21 – Jesus Blesses the Children Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – Cancelled because of graduations WHERE WE ARE AT † Disciples argue about who is Greatest? † Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Blessed & Covered By Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the blessing, power, and responsibility of God's grace in our lives, as illuminated by various biblical passages.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to today’s sermon. I am excited as we delve into what I believe is a vital topic for every believer: The Blessing of Grace, The Power of Grace, and The Responsibility of Grace. We've all heard the phrase, "By the grace of God, I am what I am," but what does that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:6, John 1:16-17

Topics: Grace

Our Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 1

Ephesians 1 - Our Blessings in Christ - 7/9/06 Join with me this morning in turning to the book of Ephesians. We are going to begin going through the book this morning, and will be looking at it together over the next several weeks. Ephesians is in the middle of the New Testament, the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational