Sermons on Unexpected Blessings:

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are You Poor! ?(Luke 6:20-26)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Despite the fact that Christian values and family values are nowadays taken as synonymous, Jesus promised that he would bring division amongst families! ...

I’ve had a tough week: * On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! * I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. * More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Moving Forward In Favor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

I believe God has called us serve faithfully where He's assigned us . . . where we’re at. Most of the time, what we do for the kingdom goes unnoticed, unrewarded, unacknowledged. Yet you keep right on working/striving.

Introduction: A You and I are not ministering in the limelight of a national ministry, where thousands of people know what we are doing (Perry Stone’s, Ron Philipp’s, Damon Thompson’s, Rick Pino’s, John MacCarther’s, John Piper’s, John Kilpatrick’s) 1 God ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Another Kind Of King Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus as the promised king, the humble king, and the unexpected king.

Note: This sermon was introduced with scene 49 from the play "Traveling Light." As Americans, most of us don’t like kings very much. After all, that’s why we fought a revolutionary war in 1776, to be free of the tyranny of a king. Even though the king might be a benevolent king, he’s still a king ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is a series I preached on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Script: Mt. 5:1-5 Type: Expos. Series When: 1-14-18 Intro: Happiness is the great question confronting mankind today. The whole world is longing for happiness and it is tragic to observe the ways in which people are seeking it. The vast majority are doing so in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Have They Seen In Thine House

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2011

What do children see out of us?

WHAT HAVE THEY SEEN IN THINE HOUSE 2nd Kings 20 12At that time Berodachbaladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present unto Hezekiah: for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. 13And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hears And Obey Gods Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him in the womb.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because I hear GOD's WORDS and practice it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Privileged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2015

This is the 15th sermon in the Series "The Cure". As God's Children, we are privileged.

Series: The Cure [#15] PRIVILEGED Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: As I was walking across the student parking lot at the High School, I saw numerous vehicles that were vehicles I will probably never have. There were many $40,000 and $50,000 vehicles on the lot. I then went over to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants..to Be A Millionaire?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2014

So many people miss out on all that God has for them because they are weighted down by the world and the drama of life..Some people almost feel guilty when they have been blessed, Now..who do you suppose would want to make you feel that way??

Who wants to be a Millionaire? Who hasn't ever thought about making a lot of money.. Or who hasn't ever wished they would hit the lotto.. When it was a couple of hundred million dollars? Even if your the most adamant against gambling.. Who hasn't thought about how they would spend the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godliness Is Profitable In All Things

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022

Living a Godly life in Christ Jesus is profitable in all things on the earth and in the heavens. We are called to be good stewards of the Kingdom of God and as we work in the Kingdom of God we must be profitable by multiplying the favor and grace of God over all that our hands are spread over.

SCRIPTURE: 1 TIMOTHY 4:6-11: If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nazirites (Numbers 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2024

What can Christians learn from the Nazirites? Let's look at Numbers 6.

Do we devote time to God? Do we fast and pray? A Nazirite (or Nazarite) was someone who voluntarily devoted themselves to God for a period of time. Jesus was a Nazarene, from Nazareth, not a Nazirite. Let’s look at Numbers 6. What if a man or woman volunteered to separate themselves to God for a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed No Matter What State I'm In Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Finding contentment in Jesus, no matter what your circumstances of life might be.

Blessed No Matter What State I’m In James 1:9-11 I. The Poor Man A. Lacking in a material or social sense 1. money 2. status 3. friends 4. family B. Generally looked down upon by others C. Take pride 1. The ability to look past circumstances 2. See themselves as children ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can't Bless Idle Worship

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001

A message on the elements of true worship.

God Can’t Bless Idle Worship Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Richard Roney is Chief of Chaplain Services at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He reminds pastors they aren’t the only ones who hear excuses about not attending church; as a hospital chaplain, he’s heard more than his share: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed Hope - The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 3, 2001

Paul reassures the believers in Thessalonica who were afraid that those who had died would miss the Second Coming as he writes of the Return, the Resurrection, the Rapture and the Reunion.

OUR BLESSED HOPE - THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS There’s often an interesting background to what we read in Paul’s letters to the young churches he had founded. The verses we’ve just read (1 Thess 4:13-17) are his response to a misunderstanding that had caused grief to the new Christians at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Blessed Are The People Whose God Is The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION FIGHTS THE BATTLES THAT SECURE OUR DELIVERANCE AND PROSPERITY

BIG IDEA: THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION FIGHTS THE BATTLES THAT SECURE OUR DELIVERANCE AND PROSPERITY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Blessed be the Lord, my rock” I. (:1B-4) THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION TAKES A PERSONAL INTEREST IN SECURING VICTORY FOR US A. Equips Me to Fight “Who trains my hands for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible