13 sermons preach from Deuteronomy 28 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“I declare today that we are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath, lenders and not borrowers.”
“If we will hearken diligently to the voice of God and to observe to do all that he commands us, then these blessings will come upon you.”
A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.
“Bless you shall be in the city, bless you shall be in the field.”
A youth Sunday message titled “Delayed but Not Denied” teaching that delays can be either natural or spiritual, but they do not nullify God's promises. Using Abraham & Sarah and Daniel's 21-day struggle as examples, the speaker urges believers to identify causes of delay (personal disobedience or unseen spiritual opposition), engage in prayer and fasting, remove hindrances (the 'Ishmaels' in life), and step into a faith of 'now' to claim God’s promises.
“You are the head and not the tail. You are the lender and not the borrower. You are blessed in the city. You are blessed in the field.”
Pastor Mark E. Lewis preaches from Genesis 27 on the theme "Broken But Still Blessed," showing how Jacob—flawed and deceptive—is nonetheless the recipient of God's blessing, and calling listeners to embrace authenticity, rely on God's timing, and receive God's grace and salvation.
“Blessed in the city and in the field; blessed when you come in and when you go out (paraphrase).”
Dr. Jesse Duplantis preaches a message titled "Give God a Job," encouraging listeners to stop limiting God, exercise bold faith to ask God for spiritual, physical and financial needs, faithfully tithe and give, and respond to the gospel. He uses personal stories and testimonies to illustrate how God can do the impossible and issues practical calls to action (tithing, giving offerings, joining a church, and receiving Christ).
“Blessed going in and blessed coming out (blessed when you come in and when you go out).”
A call for the church to awaken, ‘roar’ and drive out spiritual inhabitants (strongholds) by prayer, obedience and evangelistic action; includes teaching on obedience (tithing) bringing supernatural provision, an invitation to repentance/salvation, and an altar call for targeted prayer ministry.
“Bless when you go out, and bless when you come in.”
A youth Sunday message titled “Delayed but Not Denied” teaching that delays can be either natural or spiritual, but they do not nullify God's promises. Using Abraham & Sarah and Daniel's 21-day struggle as examples, the speaker urges believers to identify causes of delay (personal disobedience or unseen spiritual opposition), engage in prayer and fasting, remove hindrances (the 'Ishmaels' in life), and step into a faith of 'now' to claim God’s promises.
“Paraphrase of the blessing: 'The Lord is gracious to you. You shall be the head and not the tail; you shall always be above and never below; you shall lend and never borrow.'”
A sermon teaching the 'threefold cord'—a twin motif: the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) and the trio love, hope, faith—presented as a practical, integrated formula for prayer, family life, healing, and spiritual success.
“You are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath; you shall lend to many and not borrow (I'm the lender and not the borrower).”
A Sunday message encouraging believers to move from seasons of struggle into God-ordained increase by recognizing the seed they already possess, embracing capacity-stretching, protecting their process, and monetizing their God-given gifts for generational blessing and sustainability.
“You ought to be the head not the tail, the lender not the borrower, above and not beneath.”
Bishop Horace E. Smith preached a Father's Day message on fatherhood as a primary, shaping force in life and faith, calling the church to restoration through relationship with God the Father (Abba), to faithful stewardship, and to intentional leadership and mentorship during an upcoming pastoral transition.
“And God will bless the works of your hands.”
A Mother's Day worship service celebrating mothers as God's masterpieces (Imago Dei), emphasizing their identity, calling, and capacity, with worship, prayers, pastoral encouragement, and church announcements.
“I am the head and not the tail. I am above only and not beneath.”
Using Matthew 5:38–41 the preacher argues Christians should prioritize heart-formation over retaliation—refusing to be defined by offense, entrusting justice to God, and responding with freedom, forgiveness, and kindness.
““I want you to be the head, not the tail.””
A Bible study on what makes a church healthy: clarifying the identity and function of God's people, the church, and the kingdom; calling believers to daily engagement with Scripture, committed discipleship, corporate purpose/destiny, faithful witness, and submission to godly leadership.
“I declare today that we are the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath, lenders and not borrowers.”
A Sunday message encouraging believers to move from seasons of struggle into God-ordained increase by recognizing the seed they already possess, embracing capacity-stretching, protecting their process, and monetizing their God-given gifts for generational blessing and sustainability.
“you are the head and not the tail”
Sermon from Deeper Church LA introducing the series 'Unlocking the Next'—encouraging believers to persevere in transitional 'middle' seasons with faith, not fear. Key practical exhortations: don’t return to old comforts when storms arrive, don’t internalize external pressures, and continually remind yourself of God’s promises. The service included worship, communion, a call to sacrificial giving, outreach opportunities, and invitations for salvation and church community.
“The Lord will strike you with madness and blindness and confusion of heart”
A Bible study on Blind Bartimaeus that examines causes and effects of physical blindness, narrates Bartimaeus's persistent plea for mercy and healing, and applies the story to spiritual blindness and the gospel response of faith, repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.