Sermons on Live To Please Him:

A Living Faith (Hebrews 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2024

Did the patriarchs and matriarchs of old leave us an example of a living faith or empty belief? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 11.

Is faith the assurance of things hoped for, the proof of things not yet seen? Did the patriarchs and matriarchs have a faith that pleased God? Do we believe that God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 11. What is faith? Did faith make the ancient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Living Word Of God”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

God’s Word has the power to probe our hearts, and root out the unbelief that is preventing from entering the rest of God

“THE LIVING WORD OF GOD” Hebrews 4:11-16 July 27, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: • It is hard work to enter the rest of God • God’s Word reveals what keeps us from rest • Once the hindrance is revealed we can go to Jesus who will help us enter His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Godly Example Is A Powerful Witness For Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining God’s love and truth to a world in need.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be a light in the darkness, shining God’s love and truth to a world in need. One of the most powerful ways we can do this is by living a godly example. Lets explore what it means to live a godly example and how it can impact those around us. What is a Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8, 1 Timothy 4:12

Faith To Face God Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Mar 5, 2012

Faith that will be pleasing to God.

Faith to face God Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Introduction A. One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up, the truck did too. The faster she drove, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Quit Living A Lie Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

As adults we live lies that create stress in our lives. I want to talk to you about the lies we live.

This first lie is: 1. I have to meet everybody’s needs A. Many people struggle with trying to meet everybody’s needs. It’s this superman or superwoman complex that says I have to be there for everybody. I have to help all my relatives: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cousins. I know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Made Simple 2

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 5, 2019

God is pleased with faith

When we talk about the subject of faith so many do not yet understand faith. Jesus would often say in his Word to have faith in God. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is simply to trust that God is faithful to his promises and what He says is what He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 26:3, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith that Pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). a. The question … “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Sunday

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at living for Christ outside of Sunday morning, and also looking at why that is such a challenge.

-good morning everyone. As you can see, the pastors are away for annual conference so we’ve called in the third string today. -before we begin today though, I have a volunteer who is going to come up here for a second. [DO TRUST FALL THING, HAM IT UP] -now be honest, how many of you after a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Six Kinds Of Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith that pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). a. The question. “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020

A Church pleasing to God

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Faithful And Free For The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 18, 2011

How should we deal with and treat others regarding a conviction we have about a matter that the Bible does not give specific guidelines on or how should we respond to others that have convictions regarding things we find acceptable regarding these matters

Living Faithful and Free for the Lord Romans 14:1-23 We should not Judge others based on our Convictions (Romans 14:1-13a) We should not Stumble others based on our Freedom (Romans 14:13b-23) Intro Have you ever felt like another person has judged you for something you had no convictions about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012

We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laying Our Crumbs Upon The Altar

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 14, 2016

Have you truly sacrificed the totality of your own life on God’s altar, committing to Him everything you have and everything you are... or are you giving Him your crumbs, your leftovers, hoping that it pleases Him?

Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Malachi, which is the last book in the Old Testament. If you find Matthew and then go back a few pages, you’ll be in Malachi. After God reveals His Word through the prophet Malachi, He is then silent for roughly 400 years until the events described in the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist