Jesus Hosts the Original Healing Festival—No Tickets Required! Well, back in the day, Jesus skipped the paperwork and went straight to the cure! Crowds flocked to him, hoping to get healed just by touching him. It was the ultimate walk-in clinic—no co-pays, just faith.
Section 1: Welcome and Announcements
Welcome, Church Family!
Good morning! We’re so glad you’re here with us today—whether you’re joining in person or online. No matter where you’ve been or what kind of week you’ve had, know this: God loves you, and you belong here.
Today, we’re diving into an incredible passage from Luke 6, where Jesus teaches us what it really means to be blessed. It’s a message that flips our expectations upside down—but in the best way possible.
Announcements & Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday Night Bible Study: Join us at 7:00 PM as we continue our deep dive into the Gospel of Luke.
- Serve Day – Saturday: Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus! We’ll be blessing our community through service projects. Sign up in the lobby.
- Newcomer’s Lunch – Next Sunday: If you’re new to our church, we’d love to meet you! Stay after service for a free lunch and a chance to connect.
Now, let’s turn our hearts toward worship!
Section 2: Call to Worship
Let’s take a moment to center our hearts on God’s presence.
Psalm 95:1-2 (NIV) says:
“Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
No matter what’s on your mind today, bring it before the Lord. He is here. He is ready to meet you where you are. Let’s worship Him with all our hearts!
Section 3: Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this day and for every person gathered here. We come before You with open hearts, ready to receive Your Word. Lord, help us to see through Your eyes—to understand true blessing, true joy, and true purpose. May Your presence fill this place as we worship You today.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Section 4: Praise and Worship
Let’s lift our voices in praise! Today’s worship is all about celebrating God’s faithfulness. Whether we’re singing a joyful song or reflecting on His goodness through a hymn, let’s worship Him with our whole hearts.
Songs for Today:
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
- What a Beautiful Name
- Great is Thy Faithfulness
Sing with joy—God is worthy of our praise!
Section 5: Scripture Reading
Introduction:
Today’s passage, Luke 6:17-26, is part of Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Plain. It’s a moment where Jesus lays out what true blessing looks like—not the world’s version, but God’s.
The Events in the Passage:
Jesus stands before a large crowd—people who are hurting, seeking healing, and longing for hope. He speaks directly to them, redefining what it means to be blessed. It’s not about wealth or status, but about being in right relationship with God.
Luke 6:17-26 (NIV):
17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there, and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon,
18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured,
19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.
20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.
Section 6: Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Intercessory Prayer:
Lord, we lift up every heart that is struggling today—those facing financial hardship, those who are hungry, those who are grieving. You have called them blessed, Lord. Meet them in their need. Help us to trust that Your kingdom is greater than anything this world offers.
Congregational Response:
“Lord, open our eyes to see Your blessings, not as the world sees, but as You see. Give us hearts that seek first Your kingdom. Amen.”
Section 7: Offering
Giving is an act of worship. It’s our way of saying, “God, we trust You with everything.” When we give, we’re investing in God’s kingdom and helping to meet the needs of others.
Prayer of Thanks:
Heavenly Father, we give these tithes and offerings with joyful hearts. Use them for Your glory, to bless others, and to further Your kingdom. Thank You for providing for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Section 8: Special Music
Before today’s message, let’s prepare our hearts with a special song that reminds us of God’s goodness.
Bring This Sermon to Life: The Full Teaching and Tools
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What If Everything You Knew About Blessings Was Backward?
The Story: A Lesson from the Mountainside
Years ago, a crowd gathered on a dusty hillside, desperate for healing, for hope, for something more. They had been told their whole lives that blessing looked like wealth, power, and comfort. But then, Jesus stood before them and flipped their world upside down.
“Blessed are you who are poor… Blessed are you who hunger… Blessed are you who weep.”
Wait—what?
That day, Jesus shattered the illusion that success equals blessing. Instead, He revealed a greater truth: The kingdom of God belongs to those who depend on Him, not on their own strength. The real blessing isn’t found in what you have, but in who you trust.
And yet, here we are, thousands of years later, still chasing after the same worldly treasures He warned us about.
- But what if we stopped?
- What if we dared to believe Jesus?
- What if we truly lived as if the greatest blessings come not from what we gain, but from what we give?
A Message That Will Change Your Perspective
I’ve poured my heart into this message because I believe it has the power to transform lives—starting with yours.
This isn’t just another sermon. This is an opportunity to realign your heart with God’s truth, to see blessings as Jesus defined them, and to help others do the same.
Imagine standing before your congregation, delivering this message. Picture the way their eyes light up with understanding. Hear the prayers of those who finally get it—who finally see that they are already blessed, even in their struggles.
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