Sermons on Please Him:

Love Fulfills The Law

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2022

Someone has said that if we love God with all our heart, and other people with all our heart, we can do as we please, because we will only do that which pleases God and benefits others.

Alba 5-22-2022 LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW Romans 13:8-10 A woman and her husband came to their minister and said, “We're going to get a divorce, but we wanted to come to make sure that you approve of it.” There are those who they feel that if they have lost their love for each other they hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Qualifications Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul tackles the issue of who should be a leader by detailing the qualifications that would please God.

Leadership Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 I. The Personality (v. 2, 3) a. Temperate (Titus 2:2) b. Prudent (Proverbs 13:16, 17:28, 18:15) c. Hospitable d. Gentle and Peaceable; Not Hot-Tempered (Titus 1:7) II. The Actions (v. 2, 3) a. Monogamous b. Teacher (2 Timothy 2:24) III. The Priority (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pbpginfwmy Series

Contributed by David Estes on Oct 2, 2005

Please Be Pateient With Me God Is Not Finished Me Yet. Part 1 in a series on Philippians.

PBPGINFWMY INTRODUCTION “I love my work, but I can’t stand the people I work with?” - People are difficult; complain & criticize - Trusted friends can betray you - Family members leave you out of the loop - Authority figures snub you  Robinson Crusoe (island) Daniel Defoe  “Though ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Spring Housecleaning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 25, 2005

Let us give thought this springtime to a spiritual housecleaning that will be pleasing to God and a blessing to ourselves.

A SPIRITUAL SPRING HOUSECLEANING “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Thy word.” Psalm 119:9 The weather in our area has been so beautiful the past several days that many of us have been inspired to take spring housecleaning seriously. It is amazing how much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Writing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2018

Confidence in our salvation is essential to vibrant life as a Christian. John writes to encourage believers to focus on what is essential for vigorous faith.

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” [1] The couple, a man and a woman, had come to the door professing concern for my welfare. Their concern was driven by certainty that a great, world-wide conflagration known as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking As Jesus Walked Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Our walk can develop to be a walk more and more like Jesus. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

Walking As Jesus Walked # 1 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. NKJV 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: *other

Since Jesus Is Divine, Could He Have Sinned When The Devil Tempted Him In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 13, 2021

A look at what the Bible says about the Temptations of Jesus

"And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, James 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In The Light

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 9, 2025

If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in love; we must walk in righteousness, and we must walk in the light. This is not optional – we must walk in the light.

Walk in the Light Ephesians 5:8-14 As we move forward in this fifth chapter of Ephesians, we continue to be reminded of the lives we are to live in Christ. Our text today is a continuation of the thoughts from the preceding verses. If we are to walk in a way that pleases the Lord, we must walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024

1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Please read all the introduction before judging this sermon. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and k

It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? James 5:13-15 (13) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. {14} Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: *other

Sermon # 25 - God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 6, 2025

Health and long life are God’s precious gifts to us. The life of King Hezekiah is a great reminder that God hears our prayers and brings healing to our bodies. No matter what the illness we or someone close to us is struggling with, know that Jesus is our healer.

We read in 2 Kings 20:5, “go back to Hezekiah, ruler of the LORD's people, and say to him, "I, the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and in three days you will go to the Temple.” (GNB) King Hezekiah was really sick, and near ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5, 2 Kings 20:1-3, Psalm 50:15, 2 Chronicles 29:2, 2 Kings 20:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Truth The Lord Wants Us To See Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2019

The Lord wants us to see: 1. The darkness of disbelief (vs. 34-41). 2. The infinite goodness of praise from God (vs. 42-43). 3. The blessings of believing in Jesus (vs. 44-47).

Spiritual Truth the Lord Wants Us to See The Gospel of John John 12:34-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 14, 2017 (Revised December 16, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 12:20. In tonight's Scripture, the Lord was still in the Temple in Jerusalem. It ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-47

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Stand In God's Way

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 3, 2018

They that limit the work of God or try to stop it shall die and make way for the fulfilment of the Kingdom Agenda. Nobody can stop your blessings or promotion for Jesus is the one who blesses and promotes.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT STAND IN GOD'S WAY Acts 11:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 11 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Sowing To Get A Good Harvest

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2023

Just because a person becomes saved does not mean the end of God's expectations for us. We plant seeds to please the Holy Spirit and not the flesh so that we might receive a harvest that is eternal, holy and pleasing to the Lord!

Sowing a Good Harvest? Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you born again? If so then you are a new creation, eternally adopted and sealed by the Holy Spirit as an heir in God’s family! But is your decision to make Jesus the Lord of your life all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13