Sermons on Redemption Blessings:

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two.

A. INTRODUCTION Israel's total annihilation of Jericho and Ai had the strategic military effect of cutting Canaan in two. There would be a northern campaign and a southern campaign but, as we shall see in our study this morning, there would be yet another "pause" in the conquest of the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY

BIG IDEA: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY (amplification of the Beatitude from Matthew 5:7) I. (:1-3) THE MERCIFUL WILL BE SUSTAINED BY THE MERCY OF GOD A. His Character: The Merciful = The Helper of the Helpless more blessed to give than to receive consider the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bless The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD

BIG IDEA: FOUR PERSPECTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE US TO KEEP ON BLESSING THE LORD INTRODUCTION: Opposite of Blessing the Lord = Cursing the Lord cf. Job -- Satan kept hammering away at him with the Goal of trying to get Job to Curse God; Finally even his wife gave up and cried out: "Do you still hold ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Empty

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

It may not make sense but with God less is more and nothing is everything

The prophet says: Go borrow empty vessels and borrow not a few How strange it seems to the natural mind that the answer to this woman’s dilemma did not begin with fullness, but with emptiness. The natural mind would immediately begin to look for an overflow an abundance, a great quantity or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a believer is to lose their appetite for God.

Mt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Hunger: 1a) to suffer want 1b) to be needy (. to crave ardently, to seek with eager desire) 2. A strong desire or craving Thirst: ) to suffer thirst, suffer from thirst 1a) to thirst is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stairsteps Of Blessing Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest sermons are lived not preached. As Jesus delivers the sermon on the mount, we see that it is not just a sermon he preached, but one that he lived.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. At the outset of his sermon on the mount, Jesus lays out the steps that lead to blessing. Step one: Realizing your spiritual condition. "Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-15, Psalm 33:1-33, Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Adventist

The Blessings Of Grace

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on some of the great blessings we have trough the Lord - not because we deserve it, but because of His Grace for us.

The Blessings of God’s Grace Romans 5:1-11 Intro.: A. This is an exciting time of year - if you are a Baseball fan. The season is coming to an end and play-off positions are still open. I am a fan, in fact this week I had to stay up a little later to watch the Dodger - Giant game. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Jacob And The Blessing Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part IV of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Story: The phrase “God Bless you” is said to have been originated by St. Gregory the Great, in the year 594 AD. +He appointed a formal prayer to be said to people who sneezed. At that time it was believed that the air was filled with dangerous impurities and that those who sneezed violently were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Blessings Of Security Series

Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 10, 2006

The blessing of eternal security through the power of God.

THE BLESSING OF SECURITY 1 PETER 1:5 I. Faith is not conditional. A. Wesleyan Theology does not support eternal security, and relegates the perseverence of the saints to man’s efforts. B. Some forms of Baptist and Presbyterian theology have been influenced by Wesleyan doctrines. Albert Barnes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Elizabeth

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006

God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 11, 2004

Meekness precludes certain undesirable traits, enhances all desirable traits, and brings great reward.

Blessed Are the Meek Matt. 5:5 INTRO.: Webster defines "meek" as "mild of temper; patient under suffering, longsuffering." The meek person is one who makes no undue demands upon himself, God, or his fellow man. He recognizes his abilities and responsibilities and is content in the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 23, 2004

Peace is the purpose of God for mankind, the promise of Jesus, the possesson of God’s people, and the pursuit of mankind.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers Matt. 5:9 INTRO.: Peacemakers, it seems, are blessed even above the pure in heart. They will not just see God, they will be called sons of God. Peacemakers enjoy an intimate relationship with God as sons. Maybe the greatness of the reward reflects the difficulty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Of Today

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

How blessed are we today that God allows us the privilege of being alive.

“The Blessings of Today” It is a great blessing today or any day, when we are allowed the privilege of just seeing the birth of another beautiful day. Many of us take for granted that another day is coming and life will go on. If we could just realize how important that just “Today is”, and live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Pentecostal