Sermons on Good Pleasure:

God's Good Pleasure

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 27, 2005

God Takes Pleasure in Providing For His Children

1. SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD • Why should we seek the kingdom of God? And what is the literal interpretation of this? • Seeking the things of God ensures our seeking his will for us • Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted: The Father's Great Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This sermon teaches that God, motivated by His own delight, eternally planned to adopt us as His children through the work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction In our world, adoption is one of the most beautiful pictures of love. A child, often with no hope for a family, is deliberately chosen, given a new name, a new home, and a new future. Last week, we saw from verse 4 that God has chosen us. Today, in verse 5, Paul reveals the incredible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003

We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Pleasure Or His Pleasure

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 12, 2015

What does God have to say about pleasure, anyway?

Is His Pleasure the same as My Pleasure? Ps 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Chik-Fil-A has a policy that their employees respond to the customers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to let the Spirit work in and through you both to will and to do of His good pleasure

1. The Holy Spirit teaches in perfect ways that are relevant, appropriate, and persuasive. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words." (I Cor. 2:13) Ask the Lord for greater reliance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lame In Both Our Feet

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Aug 30, 2009

Using the story of Mephibosheth, this is a sermon about desiring and doing God’s good pleasure.

Lame in Both Our Feet 2 Samuel 9 I have been your pastor long enough now for you to know that sometimes my mind works a little weird. That is the case today as we look at a couple of scriptures. I actually started out to preach a sermon on Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who worketh in you both ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

The point of pleasure is to point us towards heaven - a Good God always makes good things - Sex, Drink, Food, etc. Satan wants to twist them - But if we would have joy, we must learn to choose God.

Title: The Point of Pleasure Text: Nehemiah 8:10 MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy. SERMON NOTES: “THE POINT OF PLEASURE” 1. Pleasure p_oints__ us towards h_eaven_ Gen 1:26 – We were designed for relationship Intimacy is a foretaste, Sex is a shadow The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Treasure Derives From God's Good Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

Earthly pleasure is temporary and important to God in terms of legality and morality, but true pleasure comes from God our Father who has gifted His children with the True Treasure that is SO important in terms of eternity.

“My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for gratifying, delightful experiences which rise above the customary courtesy level . . . of just being polite. Actually to discover true pleasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Luke 12:32, Ephesians 1:9, Philippians 2:13

The Pleasure Of God

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasure On Earth

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 28, 2013

Isaac was a type of Christ. And through Christ, God restored the ability for man to dwell in the "very" presence of God. In Christ "all things become new!"

Quotes: “Without God, we cannot. Without us, God will not" - St Augustine For however devoted you are to (God), you may be sure that he is immeasurably more devoted to you. -Meister Eckhart "Knowing where you are going takes the uncertainty out of getting there." - Ann Graham Lotz “A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pleasure Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: *other

A Celebration Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2013

Increasing faith, growing love, patient endurance, fulfilling God's good pleasure...

A CELEBRATION OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. INTRODUCTION 1. Pauline Authorship (2 Thessalonians 1:1). 2. In/ from/ according to “God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:12). 3. Greeting: “Grace and peace” (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pleasure Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

One of the things God is most pleased with is the praise of His people. If they feel pleasure in Him, and rejoice in thanksgiving for His goodness to them, He feels great pleasure.

In the movie, Chariots Of Fire, the great runner Eric Liddell was talking to his sister about going back to China as a missionary. Jennie was so pleased with his decision, but then Eric said, "I've got a lot of running to do first." When her look of happiness vanished, ...read more

The Pleasure Of Passion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Christians have used the word so often for evil that it is hard to accept the reality that you can also be passionate for good. It is Biblical and Christlike to lust for the pleasure of those things that are pleasing to God.

Jesus said in Luke 22:15, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Jesus used the same word used all through the New Testament for lust to describe His passionate desire to eat the final Passover with His disciples. He had a passion for the Passover. Paul ...read more

The Paradox Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

The paradox of pleasure is that the pursuit of pleasure can lead you to the pit of hell, or to the pinnacle of heaven. It is life's most dangerous or delightful path to travel.

Alexander Selkirk was one of those men who always had to learn the hard way. The records of his church in Scotland show that he was disciplined several times for causing trouble in the church. In May of 1703 he said good-bye to all that, and at age 27 went off to sea. He tried to run things on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-4