Sermons By Date - June 2011

Blessed are those who give

06/26/2011

Some Bibles print the words of Jesus with red ink while all other words are printed in black ink.  That means that there is a lot of red in the four New Testament Gospels but almost no red ink in any other books of the Bible.  It’s a little surprising when we read

Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

06/19/2011

Just as Proverbs 31 describes the biblical view of a righteous wife and mother so Psalm 112 describes the biblical view of a righteous husband and father.  He is blessed by God and he is a blessing to his children.  The very best gift any man can give to his children is to live a righteous life as their father.

Jesus’ Big-8 Blessings

06/12/2011

“Blessing” refers to the special favor and goodness of God on someone or something.  Some Bible translations use the word “happy” instead of “blessing.”  Jesus taught an eight-part list of those who are specially blessed and receive special happiness from God.  What’s so interesting is that the blessings are on those who wouldn’t seem happy at all.  Here we are taught that God gives particular

Blessed are those who persevere under trial

06/05/2011

When tough times come we usually pray for a way out.  God often shows us the way through.  He is faithful to us every step of the difficult way but he also calls us to hang in there and be faithful to him through circumstances we would never choose.  To all who persevere through trials he gives blessing and eventual reward.