Sermons on Pleased God:

Our Relationship To Government Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-17

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Title: Our Relationship to Government Date/Place: LSCC, 9/18/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Not Raising Hogs – illustrations file B. Background to passage: This is the passage that begins what is termed as “a household code.” They were common among early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

A Separated People

Contributed by James May on Oct 27, 2002

God demands a separation of His people from those of the world. We must live a sanctified and holy life if we want to please the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With A Burden Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 15, 2008

The godly carry the burden of pleasing their Lord and submission to His will. When God says go, they go. When He says stop, they stop.

Dealing With a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 8/17/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, The Introduction The Order of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Disobedient Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2016

Avoid these pitfalls of disobedience - the temptation to rationalize it, to belittle it, to blame it, to give excuses for it, to please man rather than God.

Today we are going to touch on one topic that we can all speak with experience – disobedience. • Whether it’s disobedience to parents, to authority, or to God. We know what it is and how difficult it is, sometimes. • To obey is not easy. It takes trust, it takes faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Live Like Worldly People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the call to holiness and separation, and providing practical guidance on how to live a life that is pleasing to God.

As believers, we are often tempted to conform to the patterns and values of the world around us. However, the Bible teaches us that we are called to live a life that is distinct from the world, a life that is characterized by holiness, righteousness, and separation from the sinful values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:4

God Has To Win Our Choices Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 17, 2020

It doesn’t matter if it is 1,000 choices a day or 35,000 choices a day. At the end of the day, what matters is that God won those choices that He needed to win in my life today

Sermon Title GOD HAS TO WIN OUR CHOICES Introduction College and profession football has begun. Now, the announcers for these early season games don’t talk about how this game is a must win for one of those two teams. But later, in the season, those announcers will be begin saying that if one team ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First No Fly Zone! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 24, 2018

God always knows wherever we are and whatever we're doing!

Last week we noted the 3 entities in our lives: God, people, the devil and his demons. God is Yahweh, Almighty, Creator, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Holy, but Loving! People are created by God with free wills to choose and all sin against God. The Devil and his demons are enemies of God and for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Type Of The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

I believe the life of Enoch is a type of the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Please note the characteristics of the man named Enoch. We will see there are several similarities with his day, time and life as compared with our day, time and lives.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Enoch appears only three times in the Word of God. In Genesis chapter 5:21-24, we are told of his birth, that he walked with God, that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving God Your Best

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message about stewardship of time and service.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God Your Best Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 2 of 6.

GIVING GOD YOUR BEST Malachi 1:6-14 INTRO: On a rainy Sunday afternoon, a little brother and sister were playing “Noah and the Ark.” An old shoe box was the ark; the bathtub was their flood. After the flood was over they decided to make an offering to God. Noah (the boy) said to Mrs. Noah (the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Delay Is Not His Denial!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 23, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us

GOD'S DELAY IS NOT HIS DENIAL! In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us because He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-22

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed