Sermons on Unexpected Blessings:

Them Koinonia Kooks

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017

How are you doing in the sincere love department? How are you doing in the zeal department? How are you doing in the blessing department?

THEM KOINONIA KOOKS ROMANS 12:9-21 #fellowship INTRODUCTION… WORDS THAT HAVE TWO MEANINGS (p) Words sometimes have two meanings. For example… “Bark” can mean the sound a dog makes or the bumpy skin on trees “Blue” can mean a color or can mean a feeling of sadness “Cobbler” can mean a person who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 7, 2019

History helps to be obedient as it gives us examples of the blessing of obedience and the consequences of disobedience. History also gives us hope for the future.

There are many people who can tell you where they were and what they were doing on the morning of September 11 2001. His was one of the darkest days in American history as two planes crashed into thru World Trade Center towers and thousands of lives were lost. In the days that followed many ...read more

Prayer And The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2023

We have access to grace and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity precisely because of their obedience, and our imitation of them by the obedience of faith.

Saturday of the 29th Week in Course 2023 Our Lord frequently prayed at night, perhaps because His fame spread so widely in a short time that people desperate for help surrounded Him every day (except perhaps the Sabbath). So what did He do when praying? We can learn a great deal from His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19:2-5, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Armor Of God: Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 11, 2022

The enemy will stop at nothing to thwart God’s blessings in our lives. So the Christian life can be defined simply as warfare.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch This Sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/146009 Introduction This morning we move into the culminating passage of our entire study of Ephesians. I usually spend a great deal of time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Brethren

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motives Guided By Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 3, 2022

Whatever we do in the service of God and for the blessings of man, our motive has to be guided by love in order to be acceptable unto God

Motives Guided by Love Study Text: 1 Corinthians 16: 13 - 14 Introduction: - The command to love is at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. Jesus preached that to love God and others are the greatest commands, and the call to live a life marked by love is a consistent message found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Someone In Your Life Is Sent By The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 11, 2024

Satan sends his own people to stop the flow of God's blessings and Gods purpose and plan in your life .

As believers, we are not unaware of the enemy's schemes. Satan deploys his minions to distract, discourage, and destroy God's people. But we must recognize the marks of demonic influence in individuals sent to attack us. As Christians, we are called to be vigilant and discerning in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 12:14-15

Does God Ever Withdraw His Favor?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2022

There is a belief in the church that when a Born-Again Christian sins or walks in disobedience, God withdraws His favor and blessings to punish them.

This belief is rooted in the Old Testament, where a relationship with God was conditionally based upon behavior. The Hebrew words translated as ‘favor’ are ‘ratson’ and ‘ratsah.’ The word ‘ratson’ is translated as favor, goodwill, acceptance, desire, pleasure. It most often represents God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11, Romans 5:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-7, Matthew 7:16-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 5:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God's Discipline

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2023

In the following sermon we are going to review Hebrews 12:4-11 to find the motive and intended blessings of the Lord’s discipline!

The Love of God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How does one throw off everything that hinders our walk with God and “run the race, fight the good fight, and finish well” in the face of the debilitating anguish of hardships? Day and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Of Nazareth And Her Prophetic Journey With Jesus - Part 1- A Heart Of Devotion - Spiritual Warfare - The Wilderness - Clouds Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2023

Our walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, and spiritual warfare.

"And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her." (Luke 1:38 ESV) Our walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55, Luke 2:19, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 12:46-50, Matthew 22:38-40, Hosea 2:14, John 19:25, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Positioned For Purpose”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Is there anybody ready to be “Positioned for Purpose”; Ready to go into the unknown…your destiny… into a deeper level of God’s presence/anointing/blessings.

Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Pain Produces Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 27, 2021

We need to be squeezed and crushed at times, so that the juice would be of great blessing for people. Pain produces power! Are you listening?

PAIN PRODUCES POWER John 12:13”..they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel." Look at the BIG PICTURE IN YOUR LIFE: The miracle that happened in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 12:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Baby/Child Dedication A parent's decision to raise their child in church, according to the Word of God is a blessing, and a major commitment.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Question: • Have you ever given your children back to God? o (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. o I thought He had a ‘no return’ policy on kids! o Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 2:22, Genesis 22:1-13, Matthew 10:37-38, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:14-15, Genesis 22:15-18, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In Reflection On Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 12, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, on this blessed Easter Sunday, the 12th day of April, 2020,

In Reflection on Easter Sunday by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 12, 2020) “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24, King James Version [KJV]) Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, John 3:16, Genesis 2:17

Denomination: Friends

Right God, Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021

Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist