Sermons on God Was Pleased:

The Will Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022

So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Romans 12:1, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Sovereign Justice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect.

Power A Powerful Answer – Job 38:1-42:17 Preparation for the Preacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Lord now declares to Job that his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's 'yes' And 'no'

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 22, 2003

Epiphany 7: No is a difficult word for us to hear and even harder to accept. But through Jesus, God came to say, "Yes" - Yes to forgiveness, peace and to the heavenly Kingdom for all who trust in the Cross and Resurrection.

The words in our second lesson were written by St. Paul to the Corinthian believers. Let me read this lesson to you again using the New International Version of the Bible: 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuses Anger God Series

Contributed by Steven Airey on Dec 31, 2005

We need to cease making excuses why we can’t do what God has called us to do.

GOD HAS A PLAN, PART 1--EXCUSES ANGER GOD In this chapter we have God’s first appearance to him in the bush and the conference between God and Moses in that vision. Here is, I. God was pleased to show his glory to Moses at the bush, and to which Moses was forbidden to approach too near Exo 3:1 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Making God Laugh

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2014

God has all kinds of emotions. He even laughs. The matters that make Him laugh are no joking matter.

Making God Laugh or Chuckles in the Highest We know that God has feelings and emotions. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (KJV) 15 Porque no tenemos un Sumo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Essentials Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023

In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 12:3, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Romans 1:19-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

“Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Love

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Mar 25, 2008

This message is designed to cultivate a love desire to please Christ in all we do.

Intro: gratitude, pray, go with emotion Do you like stories? I like stories. Especially dramatic love stories. I think deep in our hearts when we watch some romantic dramas and you have been following the story and right about the climax something happens to us- we start yelling at the screen, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Vineyard

Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019

Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Conditional Promises

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2001

God has made many promises in His Word but each Promise carries the Responsibility for us to be Faithful and Obedient servants.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9, 1 Kings 9:6-7, Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is An Awesome God!!!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon parallels an in depth focus between the Goodness of GOD and the Greatness of GOD by praising Him for His Goodness, worshipping Him for His Greatness, and celebrating Him for His Awesomeness!!!

“GOD Is An Awesome GOD!!!” Psalms 113:3 “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” Goodness Greatness GOD woke us up this morning! GOD made the morning for us to behold! We are able to see the sunlight! GOD made the sun to shine! We feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:3

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is A Good God

Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 13, 2001

We have a duty to a world torn by tragedy to offer hope and encouragement. This message is an attempt to show that God is good despite obvious evil. It is a challenge to be as God is -- good. To do as God does -- good.

GOD IS A GOOD GOD Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com For several years during the late ¡¦40s and throughout the ¡¦50s Oral Roberts was a leading evangelist in America. At one time he had the world¡¦s largest gospel tent which his team erected in the largest cities in America and overseas. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only God Is God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Moses Confronts Pharaoh with the warning that only yahweh is truly God.

Exodus 5:1-10:29 Well, the moment of confrontation has come. Our reluctant hero has agreed to go to Pharaoh and demand that he let the people of Israel go. He’s left his Father in law’s sheep in the desert and now comes to the door of Pharaoh’s palace. (Ex 5) You can imagine how he must have been ...read more

Denomination: Anglican