Sermons on Spiritual Blessing:

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

Live The Blessing

Contributed by James Harrington on Mar 13, 2003

God chooses to bless us will we choose to live the blessing?

Living The Blessing Numbers 6:24-27 I hope you are enjoying reading through the Word of God this year. I hope you are on track. Our journey this week has taken us through the book of Leviticus and we began the book of Numbers. It’s been my prayer that you have been able to stay strong and able ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 21, 2003

The character of meekness and its consequences.

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 I. THE CHARACTER OF MEEKNESS (enhancing the kingdom) A. By Explanation 1. Not weakness as many suppose 2. But a mild disposition; a gentle spirit 3. The opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

In our Lord’s interaction with the repentant thief at the cross, we glean the four elements of our blessed assurance, namely: the blessed scenario, the blessed Savior, the blessed supplication, and the blessed salvation.

BLESSED ASSURANCE Luke 23:39-43 Introduction Today’s Daily Bread devotional makes reference to the two thieves who were crucified with our Lord Jesus. It says that the repentant thief represents the SAINTS and the unrepentant thief represents the SINNERS. I like the way the devotional puts it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004

Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.

We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains persecution for believers including why persecution is a blessing!

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving The Blessing

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

Jacob was the man who entered into the promise given to Abraham. He became Israel and the father of the great nation. How did Jacob receive the promise of God?

Receiving the Promise Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4:He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: `Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of God Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004

The first sermon in a new series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with a background from Ephesians 4:1 - The application of walking worthy of the calling!

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 18th, 2004 Ephesians 1:1-14 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling: The Blessings of God I. INTRODUCTION (v.1-2) a. Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus i. He had founded during 3rd missionary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of The Unfinished

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 9, 2004

Thank God for the things God helped you finish, but also the things He didn’t let you finish.

The Blessing in the Unfinished Ps 119:85-87 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Luke 15:13 And not many days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

series on the Beatitudes

The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 ¡§Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.¡¨ (v. 7) I. THE CHARACTER The word mercy is used 31x in the New Testament. It conveys the idea of having mercy, obtaining mercy, showing mercy and even receiving mercy; but it also carries with it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Showers Of Blessings Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2004

Sermon outline for Ascension Sunday. From Christ’s present position at the Father’s right hand of power He rains down blessings upon His people.

SHOWERS OF BLESSING Acts 1:1-11 This is Ascension Sunday. Christ reigns now at the Father’s right hand. This is the basic meaning of the Ascension. From Christ’s position at the Father’s side, He rains down blessings upon His people. A. Christ Won the Decisive Battle on the Cross and Reigns ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Jun 10, 2003

A Patriotic sermon for the 4th of July based on material by Vance Elzinga

Blessed is The Nation! It was the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13 a man found himself sloshing around in a small boat. He was on a mission. He’d volunteered to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Believing Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith.

The Blessings of Believing Romans 15:1–13 INTRODUCTION Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith. MAIN BODY I. We are filled with Joy. A. An example of Joyful believers. Acts 8:5, 8, 39 1. Philip proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fathers Blessing

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 16, 2003

This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would take me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34, Genesis 34:1

Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist