Sermons on Pleased God:

God's Plan For Us

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

Is the Christian life a constant challenge to improve and please God, or a soft rocking chair of comfort as we wait for heaven? The truth is somewhere in the middle.

Sometimes it seems that the Christian community is divided into two different camps. One camp views the Christian life as one of a constant challenge to do better, to try harder, to work to please God. And the other extreme tends to see the Christian life as basking in the warm glow of salvation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dear God, Please Hear Me

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 10, 2019

The Bible is clear with respect to what pleases God and those things that do not please Him. God wants to honor His people, but they must honor Him as well.

The sons of Eli did not honor God at all. Eli was guilty of honoring his sons more than he honored God. He ended up paying a terrible consequence for his actions. 1 Sam. 2:29 How must we honor God? I. With your Time ---David sought the Lord early ---Samuel began as a child in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

Testimonies Of Faith

Contributed by Tr Precht on Jul 9, 2004

A reminder to have faith, for it is impossible to please God without it.

I had some trouble figuring out what I was going to say tonight; but in my spirit, I just couldn’t get away from "going back to the basics". So I sat around listening to tapes and mp3s from yesteryear of some young ministers speaking. Tapes of Evangelist Dustin Ivy, Presbyter Rusty Gwinner and of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #4 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 23, 2007

A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #4 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is characterized by an intimate a close connection to Jesus. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

The Bible tells us that the way to please God is by excercising faith.

The Measure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13 Hebrews 10:38 The just shall live by faith Mention: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Worship Vs.5 Faith’s Walk Vs.7 Faith’s Work Vs.8-19 Faith’s Wait Jesus throughout the gospels commented on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others.

When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us. While there is nothing wrong with being liked or thought well of, there is a danger in seeking such types of affirmation. As humans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Why Must God Be Pleased? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

If My people please me, then I will favor them.

A. GOD WAS PLEASED WITH HIS CREATION: GENESIS 1:1-31 Day 1 – light, “It was good.” Day 2 – separate waters and create atmosphere, “It was good.” Day 3 – vegetation, giving life, “It was good.” Day 4 – sun and moon, “It was good.” Day 5 – animals, fish, and birds, “It was good.” Day 6 – male ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Exodus 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Life You Live Worship God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 19, 2019

Our lives should bear fruits that will affect the world positively and please God. Listen to Precious Holy Spirit and follow His leading to live the life pleasing to God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LET THE LIFE YOU LIVE WORSHIP GOD* Romans 12:1-2 King James Version (KJV) 12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Submission To Authorities

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014

If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of Faith #1: Enoch: Walking With God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 28, 2011

As Christians, God wants us to walk by faith. This is the key to pleasing God, and experiencing His goodness in our lives.

HEROES OF FAITH #1: ENOCH: WALKING WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning we’re going to look at one of the most important topics in the Bible: Faith! FOUR TIMES in the Bible it says, “The just shall live by faith!” (Hab. 2:4; Rom. 1:17; Gal. 3:11; Heb. 10:38). Mark ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

Exodus Part 8- " Sing A New Song" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 26, 2016

Part 8 of our Exodus series

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 8 “Sing a new song” Imagine a world with no music It would be a pretty boring place Think about going to see a movie Action movies would lose a lot of their effect without the fast paced Excited music that comes with the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist