Sermons on How To Please God:

How To Change Your Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2005

We as humans see things we don’t like in ourselves - then just decide to change. But we are who we are and cannot change - unless God does the transformation. We also hear how God uses this to turn what the enemy means for harm into good.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could plan the day of our departure? Just think about it - you could accomplish the things that are really important, pass on vital information to those you will leave behind, then set your sights on heaven and away you go. I remember when I was growing up the father of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Get Over Lukewarmness

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 6, 2008

According to the text, lukewarm is a condition of being neither hot nor cold in one’s spiritual attitude toward the things of God. The lukewarm person doesn’t protest the things of God, but neither does he promote them. He just kind of balances on the f

According to the text, lukewarm is a condition of being neither hot nor cold in one’s spiritual attitude toward the things of God. The lukewarm person doesn’t protest the things of God, but neither does he promote them. He just kind of balances on the fence of apathy. It’s important, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

God does not want us to worry. He’s given us biblical examples of his power and control, and He’s even volunteered to handle things for us. This message explains how we can avoid the "What If" syndrome and leave the worrying to God.

Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great chunk of time examining people who are not sick. They are only worried. Worry is the diet of our day. We are plagued by that "What if?" problem. What if my car was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

David simply a man who believes God for the impossible. He faces giants like everyone of us does everyday. But David trusted God with the impossible and faith brought out the best out of him. Attributes in private now became public. We are giant killers.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 4: How To Face Your Giants (1, 2, 3) 1 Samuel 17: 40 And David took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Survive A Storm Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 25, 2023

Three important strategies for surviving a storm. They're all not-so-common common-sense.

The book of Acts is 28 chapters long. In Chapter 28, Paul finally gets to Rome. But chapter 27 is the chapter where the last major drama of the book of Acts happens. It’s the story of Paul in a storm. Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, gave a lot of space to this story. He must think it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Is Enough?

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 22, 2001

There is no greater cause than spreading the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ--it deserves our full commitment.

A CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE: Speed, convenience, and ease are all important words. Consumers look for these things. Producers of goods and materials pay attention to these things—and with good reason! The buyers they are hoping to attract are sometimes willing to settle for less in terms of quality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be A Successful Christian

Contributed by Greg Burdine on Jun 12, 2002

We can be a successful Christian by following Paul’s example

We all want to be successful. Here are some hints on a successful marriage. Don’t do these: 1. My wife and I have the secret to making our marriage last: Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant for some good food and relaxation. She goes on Tuesdays, I go Fridays. 2. I asked my wife where she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Genuine Person Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

No one likes a fake. . . but how can I develop that integrity that makes me REAL? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Be a Genuine Person EVeryone who knows a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who likes a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who is sitting by a fake. . . NO, better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

How To Do Everything Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

Paul covers all the bases. What he is about to say covers every activity, not a category of activities.

Colossians 3:17 How to Do Everything Introduction We come to the end of a series on the church as presented in Colossians 3:12-17. We are to wear the traits of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and forgiveness. We are to put love on over all, be ruled by the peace of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Brave Are We?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 25, 2021

The story of Queen Esther. Her challenges and her faithfulness and struggle's.

Sermon Title: How brave are we? Scripture Text: Esther 7:1-10 Quote: Life is an Echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you (us). (Zig Ziglar) There’s a lot that has happened before our text begins today. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Praying With Power”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008

Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get To Heaven.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 16, 2014

The sermon shares how to get to heaven?

“How to get to Heaven” John 3:1-17 Billy Graham Tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a little bit early to finish writing a letter for back home. As he finished the letter, he asked a young boy standing on the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Cheer Up! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007

How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

"I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ