Sermons on How To Please God:

Obedience To God

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 12, 2002

How to find the most direct path to unity and love in a church.

I believe the most direct path to unity and love for our church family is through conscious obedience to God I would like to look at three things which I believe are necessary for obedience What is obedience? An act or instance of obeying 1. could mean- submissiveness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breathing Of God On God's Church

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2012

The Sermon shares how God breathed on the Church at Pentecost and is still breathing today.

Pentecost is the Breathing of God on God's Church Acts 2:1-21 • Hear the importance of Breath. God breathed into Adam and became Genesis 2:7the LORD God formed the manE from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Liberating Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2017

This sermon looks at how God's grace liberates us from the bondage of perfectionism.

God’s Liberating Grace In the desire to be free, the American public is in greater bondage than at any other time. While this is true given the increase of violence and overpopulation of jails, the real bondages are far deadlier. People are in the shackles of alcohol, drugs (both legal and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

How Truth Works Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 7, 2003

There are lots of reasons why people are rejecting the faith. Here’s the number one reason. People are rejecting the Bible and its truths because our lives are so ineffective. Here’s why truth doesn’t work: Who you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hea

Josh McDowell tells about a conversation with Amber, a 16 year old girl – a Christian from a solid youth group. “Is it wrong to engage in premarital sex?” “Well, I believe it’s wrong for me.” “But do you believe that the Bible teaches that premarital sex is wrong for everyone?” Amber’s eyes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003

The Love of God.....how rich and pure, how measureless, and strong. It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell !

THE LOVE OF GOD Revelation 1:5-6, I John 3:1 This morning my subject is on something that we all need to know, that each of us need to experience. It is something that will change our past, and redirect our future. It is something that will ease the pain of broken hearts, and shattered dreams, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

If This Is From God ... Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

How do you respond to the work of God in Christians lives and how will you respond when you face opposition?

It seems to me there are 2 different questions that arise for us in this passage today. The first is this: "How will you respond to the work of God in the lives of his followers? Will you respond with faith, with allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord or will you reject his claims over you as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-42

Denomination: Anglican

How I Fit In Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 18, 2015

This is the 20th sermon in the Series "The Cure". How do you fit into the Body of Christ?

Series: The Cure [#20] HOW I FIT IN Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: It has been interesting watching my sons bring their girlfriends to meet the family and them going to meet the girl’s family. I know that they are all concerned about how well they will fit in with each other’s family. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words, Speaking Life And Destiny Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you speak words that are pleasing to God and bring life and blessing to others.

As believers, we often underestimate the power of our words. Yet, the Bible teaches us that our words have the ability to shape our destiny, bring life or death, and even create reality. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical significance of our words and how we can harness their power to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 18:21

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

How Do You Define Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Bringing Home The Bacon Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011

1- Please bring home the bacon 2- Please don’t beat mama 3- Please do go to church

INTRO.- ILL.- Anne Carlson wrote: My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Many Times Does God Have To Show You He Is God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

God has brought us through many dangers, both seen and unseen, and yet some of us still do not put our trust in Him.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in our shared love and reverence for our Almighty God, a God whose love for us is unfailing, whose faithfulness is unending. We are here to reflect on His goodness, His mercy, and His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8

Topics: Trust, Revive, Unite, Salvation Time

How Do We Grow In Our Ability To Worship God?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 22, 2024

We Grow in our ability to worship God by worshiping in the midst of tragedy, through music, and by doing good to others!

How to Grow in Worshiping God 1. We Practice Worshiping Well When _Tragedy_ Strikes (Job 1:20-21). A. Job had _terrible_ tragedy impact his life (Job 1:1-19). B. Job responded with grateful _submission_ (Job. 1:20-21). C. The text closes with Job saying “blessed be the name of the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Handle An Adversary Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Dealing with our enemies can be difficult, yet David gives us practical steps on how to handle an enemy in his relationship with Saul

INTRODUCTION, Quite possibly one of the most difficult statements Jesus ever made is found in Matthew 5, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Matt 5:44] That statement is found in the Sermon on the Mount. The verse right before it says you have heard it said, “Love your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ