Sermons on Displeases God:

God Hates Divorce PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores God's view on marriage and divorce, emphasizing the importance of love, commitment, and faithfulness in accordance with the teachings of Malachi.

Welcome, friends. Welcome to this time of reflection. A time of understanding. A time of hope. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family. A family united by faith. A family bound by love. A family guided by the Word of God. We come to ponder a topic that touches many lives. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Topics: Divorce

Who Will Not Fear

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Those who will not fearfully respect the power of God, are those who will most likely feel His hand of Discipline.

WHO WILL NOT FEAR AMOS 3:1 - AMOS 4:13 Introduction: A study of words can be a most facinating study at times. The proper word "Charge" by a commander can lead thousands of men into battle. The same commander can pull them back with a single word "retreat". The way that a parent calls a child ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If I've Got It - Why Can't I Flaunt It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2004

God hates boastfulness. But what so wrong with a little bragging if you’ve got a special talent or ability?

OPEN: An older woman was cruising a busy parking lot in her new Mercedes-Benz looking in vain for a parking space. She finally saw someone loaded with packages heading for a car, so she followed him, put on her blinker and waited patiently until he pulled out. Just as he pulled out a young man ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambitious To Please God Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002

This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009

Seven points about God’s compassion (OT/NT)followed by devotional commentary by Matthew Henry, Adam Clarke & John MacArthur.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Deborah And Barak

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 24, 2012

God is willing to use anybody that is willing to be used for His glory. This sermon is about God using an unlikely character to accomplish something big. If He can use this person, He can use anybody.

Deborah and Barak Judges 4 and 5 Intro: Some people never seem to learn. A man pulled into a gas station, walked over to a soda machine, and stared at the sign, which read, “Soda: $2.00.” “Two dollars for a soda – that’s incredible” the man said. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 28, 2013

Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. Prayers that will change you.

Dangerous Prayers Matthew 7:7-8 Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. These prayers are prayers that will challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Please God"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Christians should have a great desire to please God.

Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

God And Divorce

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2007

This sermon is the output of my research into divorce to address a situation with my congregation. (One note, in the preparation for this sermon, I’ve used several resources including some sermons posted on this website (some actual examples). I am truly

God, The Bible And Divorce Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16; Jeremiah 3:6-8; Matthew 19:9; Introduction: Before I start this message I have a favor to ask. If you have a watch on, please take it off and put it in your pocket or purse. Thanks. Last week I preached part three of my series on Pulling ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Complaining Will Get Gods Attention

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 26, 2001

Is there ANY reason for complaining? ? ?

COMPLAINING WILL GET GOD"S ATTENTION Numbers 11:1 (1) And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. Ever asked someone how they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025

Last week we looked Acts 12:1-19 when Peter was taken into custody with the intent that Herod would have him killed right after the Passover calibration.

“The Mighty Hand Of God” Acts 12:18-24 Last week we looked Acts 12:1-19 when Peter was taken into custody with the intent that Herod would have him killed right after the Passover celebration. Think about that for just a moment. They are celebrating the time when the Jews were made free from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021

An extensive look at Psalm 2

Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Rebuked Jonah Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 7 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores Jonah's stinking attitude and God's rebuke for his lack of mercy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #7 “God Rebuked Jonah” “Running Against God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living God's Plan

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2006

God has a plan for the life of each of us just as He had a plan for Zacharias, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist.

Text: “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (Luke 1:76). God had a plan for the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Zacharias was a priest of the division of Abijah (one of the 24 sections of priests) and Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian Church