Sermons on Living To Please God:

Living An Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001

First of six sermons about living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living An Intentional Life Introduction This week we are starting a new series titled, “Living An Intentional Life”. During this series, it is my desire to focus on the priorities of life and what we can do to assure that they are accomplished. To begin my study for this series, I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Directions For Living The Dream

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2021

Living the dream generally means that someone is living his or her best life; that he or she is achieving the goals he wants to achieve; that he has all the material comforts and/or relationships that he wants to have with no regrets. Listen to Joshua take.

Directions for Living the Dream Joshua 24:13-24 "And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. 14 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-24, Philippians 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 4:23-24, Deuteronomy 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Good Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2006

Live the good life.

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Colossians 3.12-17 S: The good life – as God intended C: Resurrection Day Th: A People with Purpose Pr: LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. ?: What? What is good about the Christian life? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 3.12-17 four characteristics we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2023

If you want to move from darkness into light, just walk in the light of the cross, walk in the light of Christ, and walk in the light of His commands.

Several years ago (1995), a middle-aged man robbed two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight. He didn’t wear a mask or any sort of disguise. And he smiled at surveillance cameras before walking out of each bank. Later that night, police arrested a surprised McArthur Wheeler. When they showed him the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50, Isaiah 6:1-3, Isaiah 6:10, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Living In The Light Of Eternity” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2006

Last in series on Eternity. Living with an eternal perspective changes how we live in the present.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 7 “Living In the Light of Eternity” 2 Peter 3:11-14 A pastor visited an older man. The Pastor said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” The older man replied, “Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Day To Live

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 13, 2003

How would you spend the final hours of your life if you knew that you had only one day to live.

One Day To Live Luke 12:16-21 Introduction The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, A Living Hope

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2020

Facing a world in crisis

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 1 Peter 1:3-9 Faith, A Living Hope Where is your hope in times of dire circumstances? We are trying to hold onto that hope as we struggle to be faithful and obedient to God and obey the laws and instructions of legal authorities governing our society. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:17, James 1:3, Psalm 30:5, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 7, 2013

as we wait for jesus christ, what are the keys to christian living?

As we noted last week, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return for us soon! We who are unrighteous can be righteous and be accepted to heaven if we fully trust in Jesus Christ who is God who died for all our sins but rose from the dead! We will celebrate Communion in a little bit and this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living By Faith In A Natural World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith gives us access to God's supernatural resources in a natural world. While the world says, “Seeing is believing,” the believer says, “Believing is seeing.” Living by faith means building your life not on human facts, but on divine truth.

LIVING BY FAITH IN A NATURAL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world governed by what we see, hear, and touch — a world shaped by logic, science, and physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013

When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building On The Living Stone

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024

We talk about Jesus Christ being the cornerstone, but do we really know what a cornerstone is, or even its purpose?

Church family, how are we doing today? Today, we are going to call upon the Holy Spirit to help us explore the beautiful message found in 1 Peter 2:1-10. In this section of Scripture, we'll see the importance of craving spiritual nourishment, of being built into a spiritual house, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ