God's Blessings

Gary Wilkerson delivers a powerful sermon on the 'Fourteen Blessings' found in Psalm 23, emphasizing the intimate relationship between the believer and the Lord as their shepherd. He highlights the blessings of guidance, restoration, and comfort that God provides, even in the midst of life's valleys

Shane Idleman emphasizes that God's blessings often come with conditions, urging the congregation to recognize the importance of obedience in their relationship with God. He highlights that while God's promises are gracious, they require a response from His people, particularly in the context of sal

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of fulfilling our obligations to God, particularly through tithing, as a condition for receiving His blessings. He points out that many Christians experience lack because they fail to support God's work, leading to spiritual poverty in both individuals and chu

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God's treasury is accessible to all believers, not just great prophets, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:12. He illustrates that the rain symbolizes the divine blessings and refreshment God is ready to bestow upon His people. Spurgeon encourages the faithful to seek and cl

Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of bringing all tithes into God's storehouse, as commanded in Malachi 3:10, highlighting that God desires our full commitment and faithfulness in giving. He encourages believers to test God's promises, assuring them that when they do their part, God will ab

D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound sweetness of God's words in Numbers 6:24-26, which bless the people with peace and grace. He draws parallels to Jesus' promise of peace in John 14:27, highlighting that this peace is a legacy given to all believers, unbreakable by any force. Moody reassures that tr

Andrew Murray emphasizes that God desires to bless us beyond our expectations, but this requires our complete surrender to Him. He illustrates that just as nature is fully surrendered to God's will, so too must we be if we wish to receive His blessings. Murray argues that God, being the source of al

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Jabez's prayer in I Chronicles 4:9, highlighting how Jabez, despite his sorrowful name, became notable for his deep prayer life. He made four key requests to God: for blessings, for an enlarged territory, for God's hand to be with him, and for protection fr

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the priestly blessing from Numbers 6:23, explaining that the Lord's name represents His character and attributes. He elaborates on how the priest's duty is to invoke God's blessings, which include protection, grace, and peace for the people of Israel. Smith

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the characteristics of a righteous man as outlined in Isaiah 33:14-17, highlighting that true righteousness involves walking uprightly, speaking truthfully, rejecting corruption, and avoiding evil. He illustrates how the presence of God, depicted as a consuming fire, brings b

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God delights in giving blessings to those who pursue peace, as demonstrated by Abram's generous actions towards Lot. By resolving family disputes and seeking harmony, Abram received God's promise of land and blessings for himself and his descendants. Spurgeon encourages

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the continuous blessings that God bestows upon us during our lives. He highlights key gifts such as forgiveness, eternal life, and sonship, reminding us that these are not just future promises but present realities that shape our r

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the blessings and gifts that God has bestowed upon believers, urging them to reflect on their abundant spiritual inheritance and the transformative work of Christ in their lives. He questions the validity of murmuring or complaining when God has provided so much, including a

Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the priest's role in representing both God and the people, highlighting the necessity of mediation due to sin's separation from God. He elaborates on the blessings of the Lord, which include His keeping love, grace, and peace, illustrating how these blessin

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the characteristics of the righteous man as outlined in Isaiah 33:14-17, who walks righteously, speaks uprightly, and avoids corruption. He illustrates how the presence of God, depicted as a consuming fire, brings both fear and the promise of blessing to those who live righte

A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of Psalm 67 as a missionary psalm that spans all ages and dispensations. He outlines the blessings of the Mosaic dispensation, the call for the Gospel to be known among all nations in the Christian dispensation, and the eventual restoration of Israel. Simpson

David Wilkerson emphasizes that God delights in blessing His people rather than merely chastising them. He highlights that Jesus takes pleasure in giving us the kingdom and assures us of His desire to bless us abundantly. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus consistently pronounced blessings, from the Serm

John Nelson Darby emphasizes God's profound love and delight in blessing His people, illustrating that His thoughts are centered on blessing and that true blessing is found only in Him. He explains that through Christ, who descended to the depths and ascended to the heights, we are brought into the

E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of helping the poor and needy, revealing that by blessing them, we are actually paving a path to greatness and abundance. He highlights how God promises blessings to those who assist the less fortunate, including deliverance in times of trouble, protection, and

James Smith preaches on God's promise to bless His people, focusing on the blessings of a broken heart for sin, faith in Jesus, a spirit of prayer, and a sense of the value of God's blessings. He emphasizes that God blesses with salvation, special comforts, necessary trials, needful strength, suffic