Sermons on Please God:

Responding To The Good Work Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 5, 2011

What great things has God done and is doing for us and how are we responding to this Holy God?

Last week, through the story of a Jewish Priest named Zechariah, we noted that In spite of what we think, nothing happens by chance in the hands of the Almighty God. Today in our passage we will note another truth which supports that God is Almighty: Nothing is impossible with God! Maybe you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Approved Worker Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011

The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Walk With God–a Sermon Based On Enoch

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Both Enoch and Eve walked with God. But they have very different results. What can we learn about the walk of Enoch

There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase. A word-for-word translation attempts to translate each Hebrew or Greek word into a corresponding English word. However, some consider a word-for-word translation harder to understand, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 5:25, Hebrews 11:5, Amos 3:3, Genesis 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Praises Men Or God?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2014

To aid in our decision which one must be glorified and honored, men or GOD.

Which praises do you love the most? Praises from men or praises from GOD? Applause from men or applause from GOD? Remember that we can please all people, but we can easily please GOD. Be an audience of one, that is GOD ALMIGHTY? Since when did you last gave glory and honor to GOD, Most High? Our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2006

What is God like? Why Should I believe in Him?

1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be… Genesis 1:1-3a (KJV) In the same way that a novel-writer will not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Talk To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in this series. What should you talk to God about and how you should talk to Him?

Communicating With God: How To Talk To God Today we are continuing our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we looked at “How to Test the Voices You Hear” and we found that there are seven filters we can use to determine if the voices we hear are from God. Two weeks ago we looked at “How To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Separated Unto God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 9, 2006

Four personal stories that illustrate how God’s people are set apart from the world and separated unto God.

I want to begin by telling you about this book. When Sue and I were in high school, we were active members of our youth fellowship. There must have been 40 or 50 of us. A farmer in our congregation was so concerned about the spiritual life of the youth that he purchased a book for every one of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Dealing With The Silence Of God

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

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INTRODUCTION I am not sure about all of you, but I know that there have been some times in my life where I have cried out to God … asking Him for some kind of answer … and NOTHING! NO response! NO answer! Just absolutely NOTHING! SILENCE!!! I have, at times, felt so let down … so hurt that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lead By The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Ferdinand Johnson on Jun 21, 2005

THIS SERMON IS INTENDED TO HELP THE BELIEVER TO KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT, IF THEY ARE WALKING IN THE WILL OF GOD.

Lead by the Spirit John 16:13-14 (KJV) 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring For God's House Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 25, 2008

The prophet clearly tells us that God expects us to take care of the building God has given us to worship and minister in.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon. Caring for God’s House Haggai 1:1-9 Past 2 weeks we have been considering 5 dream teams for TBC 60th Remember the vision of God will not merely happen to us God’s vision will happen through us Began with worship, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 1, 2010

Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater motivation for faith than knowing thi

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Physical Description Of God

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 9, 2023

You have seen police shows on television where an incident has happened and the police seek witnesses. They ask for a physical description of the suspect. Just as a police officer asks us to describe a suspect, can you describe God to someone who perhaps does not believe there is a God?

John 4:24. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. To properly be pleasing unto God and worship Him in a proper manner, we must try to understand things of the spirit realm. Why? If we claim to be of the body of Christ, …the carnal mind is enmity against ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 4:24, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14, Romans 8:7-9, Genesis 1:1-31, 1 John 4:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayerful Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2025

In calling for prayers, we see Paul's humble dependence on God, his faith in the Word of God and the faithfulness of God.

2 Thess 3:1-5 Prayerful Confidence in God Let’s recap what we have covered so far. This letter was written to encourage the Thessalonians and clarify the confusion they had regarding the return of Christ. • Chapter 1 – Paul encouraged them at the start and gave thanks for their faith and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serious About God? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 15, 2024

The final message in a series asking how serious we are about God

Are you Serious? (Final) 1 Peter 1:14-15 March 17, 2024 A few weeks ago I learned something really cool about geese that I want to share with you. We’ve seen geese when they fly south. They’re often in what kind of a formation? It’s called a - - - - V formation. That’s so they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, God's Word