Sermons on Receiving Gods Blessings:

God Bless America?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002

In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

America! Bless God!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002

It is a call for America to turn to God.

America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11-12

Denomination: *other

When God Blesses

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

How do we respond when God pours out His blessings upon us.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN GOD IS GOOD? Selected Passages What do you do when God is good- when God blesses? He truth is that God blesses us all the time. Many blessings we do not see with our eyes- many that we do see. How do you respond to a particularly wonderful blessing from God? • Some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Squandering The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

WASTING GOD’S BLESSINGS STUNTS CHRISTIAN GROWTH. Here are three Facts regarding Christian growth.

SQUANDERING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD Hebrews 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning the bananas in the fruit bowl were just ripe-right for making bread. Tomorrow they’d have been too soft. So I took the time to sift and stir, and now a special fragrance fills the air. Soon I’ll take from the oven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America?

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

I feel a very powerful and poignant reminder of the history of our country and how it directly relates to the Israelites in Judges.

God Bless America I want to tell you a story today about a young man I know. It started out on his sixteenth birthday. His father bought him a mustang. Not a new one but nice. Not too long after that the young man was in a wreck. It wasn’t his fault, and the car was still drivable so he went ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A God-Blessed Church

Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002

What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2003

Psalms 1 gives us guidelines for being blessed, favored and multiplied by God. It also provides us with warnings that are equally important but usually misunderstood.

How to Be Blessed by God Psalms 1 gives us guidelines for being blessed, favored and multiplied by God. It also provides us with warnings that are equally important but usually misunderstood. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Abundant Blessings Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 1, 2006

The entire God-head has blessed all believers with every spiritual blessing.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ GOD’S ABUNDANT BLESSINGS Ephesians 1:3-14 “Several years ago the Los Angeles Times reported the story of an elderly man and wife who were found dead in their apartment. Autopsies revealed that both had died of malnutrition, although investigators found ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "If" In God's Blessings Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 26, 2006

If we listen carefully to God’s voice and do what He says, He will bless.

The “If” In God’s Blessing Ex. 15:26 INTRO.: Context. The Lord had led Israel out of Egypt with a mighty hand. They were days away from slavery. Now Moses delivers God’s promise of blessing, and it is conditioned on Israel’s obedience. There’s a big “if.” Let’s look at the conditions under which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006

Who wants to be blessed of God...most would answer affirmatively. Men here is a prescription for blessings --- follow the Word of God -- Lets look at Psalms 1

GOD’S BLESSED MAN Psalm I Introduction A. WHO WANTS TO BE BLESSED OF GOD? 1. Most would answer affirmatively 2. Your presence here indicates your interest in God’s Blessing B. THE FIRST STEP IN GOD’S WAY OF BLESSING IS SALVATION 1. This is the message of the entire Bible 2. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America

Contributed by Charles Scantling on Mar 12, 2003

We live in a country where we need God more than ever.

“God Bless America” Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 14 Intro: In our Nation today it seems like we need God to bless America more now than ever. In the text for this message we see God’s requirements for a blessing. So to have God bless America we to follow these requirements as a nation. I.) Humility: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering God's Blessings

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003

God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For God's Blessing

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 17, 2004

*HANDOUT INCLUDED* Is there something that we can do to prepare for a special time of blessing from God in our lives? We examine four principles for preparing for God’s reviving.

Preparation for Revival In A Christian’s Heart DISCUSSION: Have you ever had a time where you really grew as a Christian? Tell us about it. <Listen for elements of preparation in their responses. God doesn’t revive people in a vacuum!> How does God want us to prepare for Him to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12, 2 Kings 3:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

God Blesses Who?

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

What kind of man does God bless? Or what kind of people does God bless? We are reading today "God bless America." Is America in a place spiritually and morally where God can bless it?

What kind of man does God bless? Or what kind of people does God bless? We are reading today "God bless America." Is America in a place spiritually and morally where God can bless it? Let’s examine God’s blessing and its conditions. This passage, according to verse 6, is illustrating "the way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless The Children

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus blessed the children and so must we!

INTRO.- ILL.- A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ