Sermons on Type Of Blessing:

Caleb's Reward

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Caleb's Reward Joshua 14:5-14 Introduction: The men of the Bible have generally one trait in their character which is more prominent than another. Moses is the man of meekness; Abraham, the man of separation; David, the man of courage; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Benefits In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

The case that Peter presented to Jesus was of a brother who sinned against him. Peter knew that forgiveness was a necessity, but he wanted to know as to what was the upper limit one should set for forgiving someone else. To Peter, forgiving someone seven times seemed reasonable enough. Is it so?

Psalm 91 - Series Shimei had security in Jerusalem. We read in 1 Kings 2:36, “Then the king sent and summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and do not go out from there to any place whatever.” (ESV) When Solomon was King of Israel, he summoned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

I’m Down Will You Help Me Get Up?

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 11, 2021

When I’m down, is there anyone that will help me up

I want to ask a question this morning and that question is do you ever think about how your life could be parallel to the unfortunate destiny of this brother who is lying in the streets of this particular scripture. If I were to speculate, there are countless of us that would admit, acknowledge, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Live Generously? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021

The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:9, John 12:3-8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cruelty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

If God turned the cruelty of the cross into a universal blessing, we need never doubt that verse of Paul in Rom. 8:28 that says, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Pierre VanPaasen once had an interview with Marshal Lyauty, but the former procounsul of the French Republic in Morocco. VanPassen asked him what he would have done had he been in Pilate's place. Lyauty, after describing what a trouble maker Jesus had been, endorsed Pilate's action. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 17, 2021

The Blessings, Position, Authority, and Security of the Born-Again Christian are highlighted in a walk through the Scriptures

Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. Mark 11:23 24 When you speak according to the Word and will of God, heaven responds. Luke 11:9-10 You ask and receive; seek and find; knock, and the door is opened unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drink For A Drink

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 24, 2021

Knowing that Lord can fulfill your thirst.

I have invited you here today to look at one of the bible female characters whom story has been woven and knitted into the fabric of the scripture. Her life is not one that was not always perfect or of purpose. As a matter of fact her life, her conduct, her behavior and values are quite ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth—it’s Not What You Think.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 24, 2021

Some of the things I teach or preach might seem unreachable; however, faith in God, becomes the game changer! Keep on believing. Keep on reaching. Keep on speaking. Keep on receiving.

Peace On Earth—It’s Not What You Think. Isaiah 7:13-14AMP I want to start with a good laugh: A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:13-14, Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eighth And Ninth Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 26, 2022

Like it or not, being persecuted is in Jesus' list of the characteristics of the Christian. If we follow Jesus, it's inevitable that we'll be persecuted. But the persecution proves the genuiness of our faith. And it leads to great reward.

Jesus starts the Sermon on the Mount with nine Beatitudes – sayings that start ‘Blessed are’. Jesus wants us to be blessed – meaning, happy or fortunate. In the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us with the key characteristics of the Christian. Some people have said they’re the blueprint of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 18, 2021

When we leave this world, whether it be by the rapture or the graveyard, there are just some things that cannot go with us! God said I am going to do a New Thing! He said that the Former Things will have passed away! There will be NO MORE: Death – Sorrow – Crying – Pain – Tears

Revelation 20:6-21:5 “A New Thing” September 19, 2021 1. The Blessed (v.6) “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection” Verse 4 says… “Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 14, 2019

How are we blessed or living in woe?

Inside Out and Upside Down Luke 6:17 – 26 Intro: Raise your hand if you think you are blessed? What is the meaning of “blessed”? For believers, is the blessed life synonymous with the successful life? Is it the Christian version of the good life? A loving marriage, obedient children, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When You Encounter Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the great change that God's grace brings into our lives.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER GRACE Ruth 2:4-16 A.W Tozer said “Grace is the good pleasure of God that inclines Him to bestow benefits upon the undeserving. Its use to us sinful men, is to save us and to make us sit together in heavenly places to demonstrate to the ages the exceeding riches of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In The Desert Times Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon using the Acts 8 account of Philip and the Ethiopian to show how God works miracles in the deert times

Acts 8:26-40 English Standard Version (ESV) Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wayfaring Strangers , A Study Of 1 Peter Part 2

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 13, 2018

part 2 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 2 “ it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” It was the best of times, it was the worst of times It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, It was the season of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist