Sermons on Pleasing God:

More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Topics: Sin

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Topics: Real Love, Action

Faith's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2018

By faith know what others cannot know and do what others cannot do.

After Columbus discovered America, the Spanish Nobles gave him a hard time, because they were jealous of the honors King Ferdinand was heaping on him. On one occasion, after they had had a little too much to drink, they began to complain about all the accolades Columbus received. They told him it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord, Please Send A Revival!

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024

Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Likes

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is a message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

Introduction: A Catholic Bishop recently asked a Yoga group to leave there facility believing the teacings involved in yoga to be contrary to the Catholic churches teaching. The pastor of the church was outraged and proclaimed to the Bishop that Catholic teaching was mere dogma whereas yoga is a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Pleasure

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 29, 2006

A message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

July 9, 2006 Summer Series Knowing God’s Pleasure All three of my sons have played sports over the years and one of the things I enjoyed most about the experience was the way that whenever one of them scored a goal, they would immediately turn and look to where I was standing to see if I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Mindset = Lifestyle Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Most people really want to try and please God. But if they don’t have faith it is a frustrating experience, because most people think the way you please God is by ceasing to do bad and getting it all together. But we don’t have the power to do that.

INTRODUCTION I’m preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, and I personally believe if you could compare the whole Bible to a mountain range, then the book of Romans would definitely be the Himalayan mountains and Romans, Chapter 8, would be the Mount Everest towering over all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Noid... Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2021

Avoid the noid? Lift up your head... We must discipline our attitudes to be pleasing to God. The last days will pose some terrible obstacles to pleasing God. Many are demanding entitlements.

AVOID THE NOID? TODAY’S ATTITUDES? UNTHANKFULNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We live in a day where so many are living in a life style of SELF-ABSORPTION and demanding ENTITLEMENTS. Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-8, Luke 15:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Successful Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

If success is pleasing God, and God is not pleased with all kinds of external forms and activities, where the heart is far from him, than it follows that the only road to spiritual success is the road to inner space.

Henry Brown prayed for a way to escape. He was a slave in Richmond, Virginia, and desperately wanted to be free. He finally felt his prayer was answered when he was inspired by a unique idea. He had the plantation carpenter construct a box the same size of the largest boxes that were shipped in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2018

In Galatians 1:10–12 the Apostle Paul shows presenting the Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People (Gal. 1:10); 2) A Human Centered Message (Gal.1:11); nor a 3) A Human Devised Message (Gal. 1:12a), but a 4) Christ Centered Message (Gal.1:12b).

Canada is presently in a fierce diplomatic fight with Saudi Arabia. The government’s confrontation over several human rights issues has resulted in Saudi Arabia, to cut off diplomatic ties, withdraw students and begin a trade war. Critics say that this conflict is over the issue of Saudi Arabia ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Faith Initiation & Faith Response

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 3: Noah And The Ark Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2023

When we have faith... 1. We will listen to God's warnings. 2. We will trust in God's wisdom. 3. We will start working for the Lord. 4. We will help make a difference in our world. 5. We will inherit God's righteousness.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 3: Noah and the Ark Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 6:14-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In Hebrews 11, we are studying some of the greatest Old Testament heroes of our faith. But remember that the heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ways To Make God Smile!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Hell, Exactly (Location Please)?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 3, 2014

Much is said about hell, but very few knows where it is! some speculate - do you know where hell is? -exactly where? the Bible does! You must be able to adequately and convincingly prove its location, through many verses.

Where is Hell, exactly? Much is being said about hell, but very few knows where it is, some speculate - do you know where hell is? -exactly? the Bible does! You must be able to convincingly prove its location through many verses. I have been confronted by various opinions when it comes to, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Matthew 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Attracts Divine Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Faith is the key that unlocks the door to experiencing God’s divine visitation. Without faith, it is impossible to please God or to draw near to His presence.

FAITH THAT ATTRACTS DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 1:45, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the key that unlocks the door to experiencing God’s divine visitation. Without faith, it is impossible to please ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God