Sermons on Please Him:

Popularity Contest Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Who are you trying to please?

Sunday Morning August 16, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#7] POPULARITY CONTEST 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and watched a car load of boys or girls showing off? It seems like often times they are in a convertible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Impressed God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 18, 2012

Man should live to please God than anyone else.

We used to say that “first impression lasts.” But how do you impress someone like your supervisor, spouse, and parents? This morning I would like you to meet someone who was able to impress not just the people around him but God Himself. That someone is none other than Job. THE MAN WHO ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look At Me, Look At Him Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003

Don’t look at me, look at Jesus. He was full of grace. He was full of truth.

Don’t Look at Me, Look at Him John 1:1-18 Pastor Jim Luthy In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of Pornography

Contributed by Jesse Norris on Sep 21, 2001

Many male Church members are "hooked" on pornography.

Here’s the too often heard scenario: An eleven year old girl, coming home from school by herself, is met by a man who has been hiding in the shadows. As he steps out he has in his hands some pornography which he bravely displays before her eyes. The girl is frightened and runs to the safety ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:10-11, Matthew 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ. You Can Kill Him. But You Can't Even Hope To Contain Him.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2003

how Peter confronted the Jews on killing the author of life, and how we are to use witnessing opportunies to do the same

April 27, 2003 Acts 3:12-20 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011

Building a life that will be pleasing to God

Building A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Scripture reading (1-3) I. The Mandate of Faith v. 6 What do you think it takes to please God? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers, you do certain rituals over and over again, you light some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Apprentice Or Disciple: What's Your Attitude Towards Money?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God wants us to view money as a gift from him and to be used in God-pleasing ways.

The Apprentice. Have you heard of that reality show now in its second season? The host of The Apprentice is the New York-based real estate tycoon, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has gathered the supposed best and brightest business executives and given them the chance to compete for the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

A Call Unto Watchfulness And Steadfastness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 28, 2024

God is looking for men that will be pleasing unto Him in all things. Those who are watchful and steadfast.

A Call unto Watchfulness and Steadfastness Study Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15 Introduction: - There is a need for men to stand up and show themselves as men. - This call unto manliness with godliness entails certain important truths: 1. It is a Call for Vigilance. - To Watch means to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Bow Down And Worship Him Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2013

A study of Psalm 2 verses 1 through 12

Psalm 2: 1 – 12 Let Us Bow Down And Adore Him 1 Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Wants Us To Get Closer To Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him (John 12:1-2). 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him (John 12:2-5, 9-11). 3. Jesus wants to take care of us (John 12:4-8). 4. Jesus wants to commend us (Matthew 26:7-13).

God Wants Us to Get Closer to Him The Gospel of John John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2017 (Revised December 5, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 12, God's Word jumps forward about two months. We are now only six days before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 26:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Gifts Do You Bring Him?

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

The three gifts of the Magi symbolically represent gifts that we too can bring our Lord.

“What Gifts Do You Bring Him?” Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Giving and Receiving What do you enjoy more, giving gifts or receiving? I know that I was very excited to give Alisha some of her Christmas gifts this year. There were at least a couple of BIG surprises for her! And maybe we enjoy giving because we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Worship that pleases the Lord

The Way of Worship We worship in Truth We worship in Spirit We worship by Choice Slide 1 Intro Thanksgiving is over, our bellies are full and now our attention begins to turn to Christmas. And even in the church, with so many things to do in preparation for getting together with family, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Times Make Us Desperate For Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are only two kinds of people in the world – those who believe in miracles and those who don’t. If you doubt God, then you will doubt the miraculous. But if you believe in God, then you will believe in the miraculous.

As the summer heat finally relents here in North Texas, we are looking at the life of Elisha. Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. There is a lot to like about Elisha during the super challenging times he lived. Elisha was a godly man in a time when so many people just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Life A Testimony For Him Or A Selfie Of You? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 17, 2022

Learn the difference between a Testimony and a Selfie.

Scripture Today, I am going to begin this sermon a little different from my other sermons. We are going to begin by the reading of God’s Word first. Please stand as we read Daniel 4:1-9 Daniel 4:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist