Sermons on Delighting In God:

How To Enjoy God Through His Creation - Psalm 8:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 8, 2025

This sermon explains how to use not only the most amazing things in the creation to increase your delight in God, but also the disappointing things—even disappointing people to increase your joy in God by seeing how your disappointment in them draws lines that point to God’s majesty.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2

When God Saw That It Was Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2026

God’s approval of creation demonstrates the standard of goodness and divine satisfaction in every work of His hands.

WHEN GOD SAW THAT IT WAS GOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31 Key Verse: “And God saw that it was good.” — Genesis 1:4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 104:24; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 45:18; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16 INTRODUCTION Throughout creation, after each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:4, Genesis 1:10, Genesis 1:12, Genesis 1:18, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:25, Genesis 1:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Blessed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

God favors those that choose to walk in the light, He blesses those who delight in His word and meditate on its wisdom with a world-resistant faith that is fruitful and productive.

To Be Blessed 09/20/09 AM Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: May I ask a question that is almost rhetorical? How many gathered here this morning do NOT want to be blessed by God? It’s really a bit of a silly question isn’t it? I mean the reason we are all here today is partially because we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Is This?” Cries Of Disgust & Delight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. ...

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. This national dish of Antigua is not often an instant favorite for many visitors. But for homesick Antiguans living overseas, to find pepper ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Breaking Free From Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 12, 2005

Edmund needed a strategy to avoid eating the Turkish Delight and so do we this Christmas, this strategy is found in James 1.

Breaking Free From the Turkish Delight Dec 2005 1. In the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis tells the story of 4 children playing hide and go seek in a wardrobe that transports the children to a land called Narnia. With talking animals and half/men half/animal creatures ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20/20 Vision—dependence Produces Delight

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive!

20/20 Vision—Dependence Produces Delight Text: Psalm 28:1-9 We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive! In Psalm 28, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Praise With A Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

The longest chapter in the Bible is not about laws and rituals—it is about delight in God's Word. Psalm 119 is a heart-felt celebration of God's truth, written by someone who deeply loved and honoured the Scriptures.

Go! And Praise with a Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Duration: 30 minutes Opening Prayer Lord, as we open Your Word today, open our hearts. Let Your truth be planted deep within us. Shape our thoughts, stir our affections, and strengthen our obedience. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all we say and do. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Psalm 51:17, John 1:14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Sure God Hears You Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God delights in dependence which honors his superabundant sufficiency.

Scripture Introduction A little boy kneeled with his mother beside his bed to say his bedtime prayers: “Lord, bless mommy and daddy and baby Susie; and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!” Amen. Mom was surprised; Billy never prayed so loudly before. So she said, “You don’t need to yell, son; God’s not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Delighting In The Lord's Pleasure Psalm 149:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2024

Psalm 149:4 speaks of God’s pleasure in His people and His promise of victory for the humble.

Delighting in the Lord's Pleasure: A Sermon on Psalm 149:4 Introduction: Today, we delve into a beautiful and profound verse from the Psalms. Psalm 149:4 says, "For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory." (NLT). This verse speaks of God’s pleasure in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4, Zephaniah 3:17, Isaiah 62:5, Matthew 5:5, James 4:10, Romans 8:37, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Who Found Favour With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2026

This message reveals how a man can attract divine favour through righteousness, obedience, and a consistent walk with God.

A MAN WHO FOUND FAVOUR WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 6:8-9 Key Verse: “But Noah found favour in the eyes of the LORD.” — Genesis 6:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 3:3-4; Hebrews 11:7; Luke 1:30; Acts 7:46 INTRODUCTION Favour is one of the strongest expressions of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Take Care Of You Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2014

David's Delemma a) Darkness b) Distress c) Desire d) Delight

Last week it was Joshua learning to trust - The Hymn "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" • By Louisa M. R. Stead. Learn To Trust 1. Believe 2. Decide 3. Rejoice 4. Depend - Now you are put to the test Hymn "God Will Take Care Of You" - Civilla Martin (1869-1948) wrote this hymn when she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mighty Warrior Who Saves

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2018

God With Us, A Mighty Warrior Who Saves, Delight

WORDS FOR LIFE - The Mighty Warrior Who Saves August 5, 2018 Zephaniah 3:17 (p. 659) Introduction: Everyone turn to Zephaniah 3:17…And I know without a doubt this is one of those days you rejoice that I give page numbers (lol). It’s 659. It says: “The Lord your God is with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ