Sermons on Faith Pleases God:

God's Will Vs Permissive Will

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014

To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

My God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Emphasizes God's boundless abilities, blessings beyond imagination, and limitless love, encouraging believers to live in faith, courage, and boldness.

Beloved brothers and sisters, gather round as we gather our hearts and minds towards the bountiful banquet of God's Word. Let us not be like the five foolish virgins who were unprepared for the bridegroom's arrival, but let us be like the five wise ones, lamps filled with oil, hearts filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Topics: God's Power, Immeasurable

Mothers Gifted By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009

As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Was With Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010

Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heroine Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2014

Deborah was one of the great "she-roes" of God. What was it about her that made her a heroine in the book of Judges and what is it about her faith that got God's attention?

Someone once said that “It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou To that person's mind the term “she-roes” was a unique and eye-catching way to talk about heroines. And I like that word. In the Bible there are many heroes, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2017

We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. As we look at the next verses we'll see Moses' faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

IT TAKES FAITH (part nine) Hebrews 11:27-29 INTRODUCTION: We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. And he could go through with this major life change because he was looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31, Exodus 12:31-32, Exodus 12:12-13, Exodus 11:4-8, Hebrews 11:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Light And He Can Be Found

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2014

Even those who are not Christian are being drawn to the light and vision of God in Christ..

Thursday of 5th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei The people of Israel were called to be a light to the nations. Even in the early books of the Bible, we see this. Abraham was to be a blessing for all peoples. Israel was supposed to be totally faithful to the One God, and her worship was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace And Kissing???

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

Psalm 85:10 is a tiny verse found almost directly in the middle of the Bible. This verse holds the key to a holy life and it tells us how to find it in a most poetic way.

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace and Kissing Today we will be reading from Psalm 23 Today we will be looking at Peace What is peace? How can I get me some of that??? The world thinks they know. Today I typed “how to find peace” into my duck-duck-go search bar and this is what came ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, Romans 9:1-4, Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Speaks To Storms

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 27, 2024

This month, as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence,

This month, as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence, we must acknowledge those in our community who are battling this illness—fighting the storms of treatment, recovery, and the emotional toll that comes with it. We need to remember that God sees each of you in your struggle. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Reaching For The Invisible God Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

How can we find the invisible Christ in our daily life? Where does our faith enter in?

December, 2006 “Reaching for the Invisible God” John 1:1-18 Introduction: The opening lines of Howard Thurman’s famous Christmas poem, The Work of Christmas, describes where we find ourselves today--at the end of an old year and at the start of the new one. Only a week after the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Your God, My God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015

To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the fat

I. EXORDIUM: Who's your GOD? FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT and these 3 are One. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the example of faithfulness of Ruth to GOD, that's why GOD rewarded her to be grandmother of JESUS. Matthew 1:5 (Amplified Bible) 1:5 Salmon the father of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We Really Trust God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 17, 2017

If we trust God with our eternity, why don't we trust him with our wallets? Giving is an act of Faith.

Malachi 3:8–10 Opening Illustrations: A country pastor was talking to his farmer friend, and he asked the farmer, “If you had one hundred horses, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “Certainly.” The pastor asked, “If you had one hundred cows, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Firmly To The Faith We Profess

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2002

Pentecost 22(B) - Believers hold firmly to the faith they profess because God’s Word is living and active and because Jesus is our great High Priest.

HOLD FIRMLY TO THE FAITH WE PROFESS HEBREWS 4:9—16 OCTOBER 20, 2002 HEBREWS 4:9-16 9There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his. 11Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Having Power With God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012

Most spend their lives living nominal Christian lives with little or no power. If you and I desire to be more than mundane believers and to have power with God I believe we need to have four key elements – humility, faith, perseverance, and holiness.

Having Power with God Genesis 32:22-30 Jacob spent a night encountering God. At the end of that night his name was changed from “Jacob” which means “supplanter”, “heel catcher”, or “deceiver” to Israel meaning “having power with God”. Jacob was changed. No longer was he going to live his way. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Baptist