Sermons on Live To Please Him:

Successful Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

If success is pleasing God, and God is not pleased with all kinds of external forms and activities, where the heart is far from him, than it follows that the only road to spiritual success is the road to inner space.

Henry Brown prayed for a way to escape. He was a slave in Richmond, Virginia, and desperately wanted to be free. He finally felt his prayer was answered when he was inspired by a unique idea. He had the plantation carpenter construct a box the same size of the largest boxes that were shipped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Living A Holy Life”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

How to live a Holy Life.

“LIVING A HOLY LIFE” 1 Pe 1:13-16 “13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guilt Free Living

Contributed by Steve Greene on May 11, 2007

This message distinguishes between the false guilt that many labor under, and genuine conviction of sin.

Guilt Free Living When I was a kid, there was a dairy stand called Cluxton’s not far from where we lived. I couldn’t number the times that we would be driving by and my dad would say we needed to stop and get a LARGE milkshake or banana split. He used to tell my brother and me that banana ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

A Living Sacrifice To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the themes of holiness, transformation, and sacrificial living as outlined in Romans 12:1-8, reminding us that God is not in a hurry and we should strive to live according to His will and grace.

Good morning, family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Paul's letter to the Romans. We'll be focusing on Romans 12:1-8 where we are called to holiness, the power of transformation, and living a life of sacrifice. It's a tall order, isn't it? But as Harry Ironside once said, "No sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Personal Responsibility

Living Single 101 Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

This is a modification of a sermon designed for single people during our family series. It was modified and preached to our youth group.

Intro: I wanted the Lord to return, but there were a lot of things that I wanted to do first. How many of you want to get married some day? What do you look for in a boy/girl friend? TS. What does the bible say about marriage? 1 Cor. 7:6-9 (NIV) I say this as a concession, not as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Leave Home Without Him

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 9, 2001

A deductive message using biblical exposition calling God’s people in my care to seek and then to follow the Spirit’s guidance.

Intro:  McDonald’s commercial – “Can you tell me hoe to get to…?” And they end up eating Big Mac’s together.  Blackaby’s farmer story – verbal directions vs. a passenger/guide  Moses Cartoon (www.reverendfun.com – 10-1999)  ACTS 13 [1] In the church at Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Not Forget Those Who Forget Him Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT

BIG IDEA: GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT I. (:1-6) CALL TO JUDGMENT: "God Himself is Judge" A. Character of the Judge 1. the Mighty One = God = the Lord 2. the Holy King = perfection of beauty out of Zion = the holy, royal city 3. the Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Miracles Point Us To Faith In Him

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES POINT US TO FAITH IN HIM FOR ETERNAL LIFE I.

JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES POINT US TO FAITH IN HIM FOR ETERNAL LIFE I. JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES A. Significance of Sign Miracles B. Great Periods in History where God uses Special Sign Miracles 1. Moses -- theocracy 2. Elijah / Elisha -- the Kings 3. Christ / the Apostles -- the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005

This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know Him? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Paul knew Christ because of his experince on the Road to Damascus (Acts 9). But he also wanted to know him more. Do we rally know Him?

Do You Know Him? Text: Philippians 3:7-11 How far have you gone in your relationship with God? The devil would like for us to believe that we can do nothing spiritually and yet, prosper spiritually. It is dangerous to believe that we know as much about God as we will ever know and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Could We Not Cast Him Out?

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 21, 2006

Satan is not to be trifled with

Why could we not cast him out? by Gerald Van Horn Mark 9:28 “And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could we not cast him out?” This was a humiliating experience for the disciples. Crowds were following them. They were faced with a dumb spirit. They were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God