Sermons on Live To Please Him:

That's Him Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 24, 2007

This is not just another angel; it’s none other than Jesus Christ Himself executing a divine ‘touchdown’ in the end zone of this life. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

That’s Him! Revelation 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThatsHim.html It’s the darkest time the world has ever known—the Great Tribulation. It’s that 7 yr. period of time after the rapture of the church when hell goes on holiday, demon spirits infest the earth, the antichrist takes rule, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Buried With Him

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 14, 2024

New Life in Christ

Buried with Him Romans 6:1-11 Good morning, There was a man named George who attended a church service and heard a message about Jesus and the cross, which convinced him he needed to receive forgiveness of sin and eternal life. George went to the pastor after the sermon, who led him in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Him Was Yes

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

In this passage, some people questioned Paul's honesty and integrity. He assured them that the message he preached was true, and that God is forever faithful. Paul said, “All the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen.”

A defense attorney was cross-examining a police officer during a felony trial and it went like this: Q. Officer, did you see my client fleeing the scene? A. No sir, but someone matching his description was seen running. Q. Officer, who provided this description? A. The officer who responded to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Get In Line Please

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 24, 2010

God can produce what he needs when he needs it.

GODS PRODUCTION LINE Acts 2 1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Please God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the thirteenth in my series on the Book of Acts. This sermon only is in outline form.

“Dying to Please God” Acts 6:8-8:1 August 5, 2007 I. Stephen’s ministry - :8 II. Stephen’s opposition - :9-14 III. Stephen’s outlook - :15 IV. Stephen’s sermon outline – 7:1-50 A. God with Abraham B. God with Joseph 1. Rejected by his brothers 2. The rejected becomes the deliverer C. God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Heart That Pleases God

Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Jun 10, 2014

The kind of heart God wants

INTRODUCTION: If God were to look at your heart today, what would He see? OR maybe, the better question is, would your heart attract God? Would He even want to take a glimpse of your heart? Or will He be repulsed? “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015

How should the Gospel impact our daily lives?

That I May Know Him Colossians 1:1-12 We are beginning a sermon series through the book of Colossians on Sunday mornings. The apostle Paul wrote this wonderful book. It is known as a prison Epistle because Paul wrote this under house arrest during his first imprisonment in Rome. Ephesians is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind Stayed On Him Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016

Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving Him

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) What does it really mean to ’receive Him’?...

Receiving Him John 1:1-5, 10-14a This morning I want to talk with you about a question that is relevant to each and every one of us here. It is a rather critical questions because, by biblical definition, all eternity hangs in it’s balance. And the question is this: What does it mean to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

To Know Him

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Do you really know the person closest to you? Know their hearts desires including their successes and failures? Do you know what they think and what motivates 
them with every action? Do you truly know them?

Turn with me to the book of Philippians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul ?to believers in Philippi. This is the Apostle Paul speaking his heart’s desire. Philippians 3:10-11 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, ?and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 4:4

Walk With Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

Paul had never been to Colosse, but was hearing some strange reports of deception. In the NIV version of chapter 2, verse 1 Paul said that he was “struggling” for them. They were doing something wrong, and Paul was responsible for them even though he had

WALK WITH HIM <Power Point presentation available upon request> The book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul, to the church in Colosse. This was a little different church than the norm. They were having problems with staying on track with serving God. Paul had never been to Colosse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Know Him

Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 19, 2007

To help Christians in Christian maturity.

“To Know Him” Ph.3:10 The Apostle Paul is the writer of Philippians. He was a man who knew the Lord. We have the record of his conversion in Acts 9, where the Lord knocked him to the ground and completely humbled him. It was a dramatic conversion, and we see the fruit of it on the following ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Him Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus' final prayer was for unity among His followers, and that unity in Christ can bring hope and transformation to the world.

Start by showing the teenagers a bundle of pencils. Ask them if they think they can break the bundle of pencils in half. Most likely, they won't be able to do it. Now, take out one pencil and ask if they can break just one pencil. They should be able to do it easily. Explain that when we are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:16

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Christ's Impact, World Transformation, Christian Life

Consider Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...when we consider the great things that God has given us, there is at the very least a small portion of us that can just easily list all of the disappointments we face each day.

Responsive Reading Psalms 68:3 thru 11, NIV. Challenge for growth: 1. How can we be more honest with one another? 2. Who should we consider when we are faced with a difficulty in our lives? 3. Why does God allow Hardship in our lives? We are blessed today, amen? God has given us so much to make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rooted In Him

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 19, 2014

Relationship with God is your most important relationship. Spiritual growth is God's will for your life. Go deep is the way to grow strong. There is no short cut to cultivating a relationship.

WHY ARE WE DOING WHAT WE ARE DOING? Why should I take on this discipleship thing? Why can’t I just sit back and simply cruise into heaven? • We’re made to have fellowship with God. Adam and Eve walks in the Garden with Him. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible