Sermons on live to please him:

Faith That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

It may seem impossible to please a perfect, all-knowing, holy God but there is a way, & that way is faith. The actions of these OT saints shows that faith pleases God & that He rewards all those who seek & follow Him by faith.

HEBREWS 11:4-7 FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Genesis 4:3-7; 6:13-20; Genesis 5:21–24] The author now encourages his readers further by reminding them of examples of faith in earlier days. In O.T. times, he points out, there were many men and women who had nothing but the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Pressing Desires In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

Paul gets a clear vision of Christ and abandon all that he was for (1) a Personal Knowledge of Christ (2) a Personal Position in Christ (3) the Personal Power of Christ (4) a Personal Perfection in Christ (5) a Personal Possession of Christ.

Subject: Five Pressing Desires Text: Philippians 3:1-15 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a plan for the Philippians Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001

Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Augustine’s 5 Ways...

Title: Pleasing God Text: Heb 11:4-6. Main Point of the Text: Pleasing God requires that we believe in him. That means living like it! FCF: To the extent that we are unwilling to live as if God is in charge, we deny our own faith in him. SO: I want people to live like God is around. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The King Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022

Jesus is calling true worshipers from every nation and every tribe and every people to follow the only true God, the only King of kings.

Today we are continuing our study in the Gospel of John. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John wrote: “...these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). Everything Jesus did was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Please God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2018

There were a few things Paul wished to say to them about morals and their conduct toward each other.

6/30/18 Tom Lowe Lesson : To Please God (1Th 4:1-2) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 (NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 2 For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Well Pleased!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 9, 2009

What are you going to do with your life?

Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pleasing Sacrifice

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2006

The sheding of animals blood became the beginning of the way back for all mankind! The shedding of Jesus’ blood cleanses us from all sin, and brings complete victory!

The Pleasing Sacrifice Text: Leviticus 8: 18- 24 18 Then he brought the ram as the burnt offering. And Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram, 19 and Moses killed it. Then he sprinkled the blood all around on the altar. 20 And he cut the ram into pieces; and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

36th in a series from Ephesians addressing what pleases God.

“Pleasing God” Ephesians 4:30 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 3. Stop ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 7, 2015

What does it mean to please God? How can we please God?

Pleasing God . . . IT’S A PLEASURE Dr. Lewis Gregory 1. Parent-child Illustration: One of the unique features of the parent-child relationship is that children have a natural desire to please their parents. In the same way, we as children of God desire to please our Heavenly Father. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2012

seven ways to please God

“Pleasing God” May 6, 2012 Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” I know a lot of people. I am friends with a lot of people. Nate, my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Holiness

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleasing The Lord

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

talks about the Ingredients that we need to please the Lord

Hebrews 13:18-25 Pleasing the Lord! Introduction 1. We love to try and please our boss. 2. We as humans have a natural tendency to want to please people. 3. Kids do this often with their parents. That is why you have all those pictures hanging on your refrigerator 4. Even though you might not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pleasing Worship

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 15, 2002

What happened when Hezekiah invited all of Judah to church?

Pleasing Worship 2 Chronicles 30:1-26 Chad H. Ballard Introduction An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-26

Denomination: Baptist