Sermons on Sons Blessing:

Practicing The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007

This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

“Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8 (Final)

THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It's a sad fact of life and a sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A God Blessed People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 14, 2008

God cared for His people even when they did not call out to Him. He would revive His lifeless people with His life giving Spirit and with a renewal of the promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:2; 13:16) that the nation would bless the world. None need fear that Go

ISAIAH 44:1-8 A GOD BLESSED PEOPLE [Ezek. 36:24-28] The emphasis again shifts from the ill winds of 43:27-28, where God rebukes His people for trying to manipulate Him and become His god, to the glorious prospects He has for His people’s future. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 1, 2008

The message deals with the 1. Historical Context, 2. Heart Condition, 3. Holy Creation, and 4. Hope-Filled Concept

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 1. Historical Context The Pharisees thought the law was the answer to everything to the point that there were 600 laws added to clarify the Mosaic laws. The law was to be obeyed at all costs. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

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

Blessings From The Father

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007

There are spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God.

Introduction The key thought in chapter one is the wealth of blessings we have as Christians. These spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God. Chapter one lets us know that each person that is in the family of God ahs been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 20, 2007

The poor in spirit understands that they are bankrupt before God. They have nothing to offer, nothing to plead, nothing with which to buy the favour of heaven. When we understand that, God can use us in a great way.

The Beatitudes describe what every Christian ought to be. • Jesus says these are those who are truly blessed. • And He expects us to manifest these traits. • None of these traits are natural human tendencies; it is what we can become by the grace of God. • They are attainable and achievable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

First of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:3-10 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of Living Right Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

Conclusion of the series focusing on how living a wise, rigtheous life brings God’s blessings.

We are finely in the last week in our series on Proverbs as we have explored God’s wisdom in making the right choices for our lives. In Proverbs, Solomon points again and again to the fact that the best choice wise people can make is the choice to be righteous, and we discover that those who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:21

Denomination: Methodist

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

Becoming A Blessed Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 26, 2007

Jacob became Israel, in this story are the keys to being blessed by God

Intro: the story of Jacob becoming Israel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible. Up until this point, Jacob seemingly had done everything his own way. He was a deceiver, he had basically cheated his way through life. But the story of Jacob becoming Israel is based on God’s love, and God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007

Helping others understand that with the Grace of God life’s situations can be more bareable.

To Blessed to Be Stressed I remember one day I was driving along minding my own business and be self absorbed with y own problems and all of a sudden I was in the midst of 5:00 traffic. Little Rock isn’t a big city, but unfortunately it has big city traffic. Well, I was waiting for the light to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Bump In The Road Or A Blessing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009

This is the 11th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes". What type of friend are you and what type of friends are you looking for?

Sunday Morning September 13, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#11] A BUMP IN THE ROAD OR A BLESSING? 1 Samuel 19:1-20:42 Introduction: The older I get, the more that I realize what an impact our friends have on our lives. Our friends can either be a bump in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Blessings Of The Early Riser"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 2, 2010

Three Blessings for the devoted Christian

“Easter Sunrise Service – 2010” “Blessings of the Early Riser” 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Holiness