Sermons on Not To Please People:

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 28, 2013

Prayer is pleasing to God. Praying will bring deliverance in our collective and individual lives.

Prayer A century and a half ago, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln spoke the following about prayer and praying: "We have been the receipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prospertiy; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Jesus Paradox Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015

Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is A Process

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2005

We need faith to please God, but we must realize faith is a process!

FAITH IS A PROCESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 16:2 --- it may be that I may obtain children by her 5. And Sara said unto Abram, My wrong be up on You. Gen. 18:13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh? 14. Is anything too hard for the Lord... Gen. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Doesn't Want People To Go To Hell Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What Jesus said about Hell.

A. WHY PEOPLE ARE LOST (EVEN THOSE WHO NEVER HEARD THE NAME JESUS CHRIST) God has shown His anger by sending all unsaved people to hell, who have pushed away God’s truth which was born in them inwardly. God has put this knowledge in their hearts. They can look at the created earth and stars ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001

In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

“Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

We can please our Commanding Officer by carrying out His orders.

We Were Soldiers Series Soldiers Are Prepared For Battle (1 of 3) 2 Timothy 2:1-4 March 23, 2003 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Spkr. Introduction: A (Enlist 3 to 5 veterans (one having battle experience preferably*) who are willing to be interviewed for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"you Bring Me Great Joy"

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 5, 2022

This sermon shares with us how to live a life pleasing to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22; Psalm 29 Theme: A Well Pleasing Life Title: “You Bring Me Great Joy” INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. That is to say, a life that brings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Nazarene

When I Move, You Move....just Like That!

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Following God's instructions into unkown territory becomes the antithesis for faith that pleases Him.

I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe—and that is God has created everyone of us to live by faith. And as a consequence, every child of God is wired to perform and live by faith. Now what that means is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Holiness, Love And Diligence

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

This involves pleasing God, specifically with our sexuality, giving and attitude towards work.

A. Intro & Conclusion First spoke on 16 Oct 1997 @ B’gate! George Harrison- ‘My sweet Lord…’ going to see him now? • What is the point of your life? Jesus- to bring glory to His Father and save sinners • Are you running slower, as fast or faster than when you began? Jesus -learned obedience, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019

Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Encourage People Who Are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2002

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7 Quote: As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear "No" or are told what they can’t do more than 148,000 times by the time they reach ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In The Unborn Thing

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012

Without faith it is impossible to please God, faith gives birth to the things of the Spirit.

Faith in the Unborn Thing Hebrews chapter eleven verses one and two, “Now [notice this is in the presence tense, not yesterday that’s history, not tomorrow that’s future, but today now] faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, for by it [faith] the elders ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: *other

Doing Good Can Be Habit Forming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 2, 2007

It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good.

Title: Doing Nice Things Can Be Habit Forming Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 and 15-16 Thesis: It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good. Introduction Stephen Ambrose wrote the book, Band of Brothers… it is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023

Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist