Sermons on Delighting In God:

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2021

Often we feel like our resources are inadequate. "There's no way God can use me." But we find that God delights to use weak things because it redirects people to Him. Little is much when God is in it.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A HAPPY MEAL John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Euphemisms of a low IQ 1. Elevator doesn’t reach the top floor; 2. 2 bubbles shy of a bubble bath; 3. Not playing with a full desk; 4. Few French fries short of a Happy Meal; 5. Light’s on but nobody’s home; 6. No oars ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A World Condemned: Pt. 2. When God Says Enough. Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

God is a God of grace and mercy. He delights in pursuing sinners! What could make this God give up on a man and hand him over to his sin? Our text begins the answer to this question. A holy God must judge sin.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 5: When God Says "Enough" November 11, 2012 Romans 1:24-27 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Beth – Cleansing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 1, 2020

There is one main question which is dominated to the whole stanza Q. 1 How can a young man keep his way pure? And rest of the passage is answering that question only But the 2nd question we should ask Q. 2 How do we become unholy, unclean?

1 We will do some observations A. Some important words or lines a. How?, young man, ways pure – guarding word – 9 b. Whole heart, seek, drift away, your commands – 10 c. Stored/treasured, word, heart, sin – 11 d. Teach me, laws/statutes, Blessed LORD – 12 e. With my lips, declare, rules – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce And Remarriage Pt.1 - Matthew 5:31-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 16, 2024

The two ways to commit adultery are to look at another woman or divorce, which shows the two sides of love (delight and commitment).

Matthew 5:31-32 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

What Time Is It? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023

If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Word Of God

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 28, 2016

Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

As far back as the late medieval period, men such as John Wycliffe and John Hus called people to return to Scripture. When challenged by hostile church officials, Hus repeatedly answered his opponents, “Show me from Scripture and I will repent and recant!” Hus’s devotion to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Other

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 10 – A Defeated Nation Mocked And Hissed At – God’s Word Never Returns Empty - Chapter 2:15-17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2025

The enemy mocking and hissing at a defeated and downtrodden people was the delight of passers-by, but persecuted Christians suffer that today increasingly. It’s an ugly world when sin is in control. Wickedness these days is galloping. Do not oppose the Jew or Israel.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 10 – A DEFEATED NATION MOCKED AND HISSED AT – GOD’S WORD NEVER RETURNS EMPTY - CHAPTER 2:15-17 Jeremiah is sometimes called “the weeping prophet,” and I like to think of him as one of the most passionate writers in the Old Testament, in fact, in all of scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:15, Matthew 12:30, Matthew 27:39-40, Hebrews 12:2-3, Jeremiah 18:15-16, Jeremiah 19:8, Zephaniah 2:15, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:16, Genesis 12:1-3, Job 27:23, Lamentations 2:16, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 15:17-18, Lamentations 2:17, Psalm 138:8, Exodus 14:13, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 7, 2006

So what is this message, what is the wisdom of God that transcends mans wisdom, this is the foolishness that is preached, so that God is pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those who believe

What would you have done? Allow your mind to open for a moment, drift with me and consider If you were God, think of it if you had the power to create all things as he has and the power to know all things as he does and no one could tell you what to do… Then In your wisdom oh mighty one what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 14, 2004

This is the second sermon in a five-part series titled, ’Principles From Psalms.’ This message helps listeners understand the importance of waiting for God’s timing.

Principles from Psalms—Part II God’s Perfect Timing April 14th, 2002 Psalms 33:20-22 Recap: Last week we started our series in Psalms entitled, “God’s Way is Best!” • We discussed key principles like: A. God’s Way Requires Trust B. God’s Way Requires Delight C. God’s Way Needs a Commitment D. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living For God In The Midst Of The Evil Doers : Meditations On Psalm 37

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 25, 2007

1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. REST IN THE LORD 6. REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 7.THE END OF THE WICKED

LIVING FOR GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE EVIL DOERS : MEDITATIONS ON PSALM 37 ********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks To Him! (A Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Nov 14, 2018

A thanksgiving sermon which encourages God's people to joyfully thank God for his amazing goodness. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Taken from “Our Daily Bread” dated February 20, 2005. On my way to work one day I saw a bumper sticker that read: “Did you thank a green plant today?” Plants are essential to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

Prayer is definitely a difficult discipline, but it’s also a delightful discussion.

1. “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food.” • Amen. No Talking! NOTE: that was the prayer my son learned at age 5 when he was in a Christian day care many years ago. • At every meal, the kids in unison would say out loud: “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Our Lord With Joy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ allows us to delight in introducing others to Jesus

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area I got to see both the Giants and Niners play from time to time. Because of that I was in the park when Willie Mays stroked homers to right-center field at Candlestick. Nothing gave me greater joy than watching Montana put together a last minute drive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed