Sermons on Pleasure With God:

Worshipping An Empty God Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign Work Of God

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 2, 2021

Salvation is a multi-faceted provision, with past, present, and future implications. One is biblically correct in stating that we have been saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved.

The Sovereign work of God Ephesians 1: 3-6 As we continue to move through the first chapter of the Ephesian letter, we come to one of the greatest doctrinal passages in all of Scripture. It is interesting to note, in the original Greek, verses three through fourteen are one continual sentence. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Put God To The Test Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 30, 2007

The ist in a series of sermons on guidelines to living a more abundant life that God wants us to live. Put God to the test by tithing and observing the benefits of the practice.

Today I am talking about a subject that people don’t like to hear about—I’ll say that up front. Preachers don’t like to talk about tithing and money because we don’t like people’s eyes glazing over or people getting fidgety or you start flip through the hymn book or something. Church members ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

It is good for us to draw near to God.

Drawing Near to God Text: Psalm 73:23-28 Rich and famous not normally Christians I. Reasons for Drawing Near to God a. Blessings resulting from a relationship with Him i. He is continually with me ii. He holds my right hand iii. He guides me iv. He will receive me into glory v. He is my only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Of Christ (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 8, 2006

The Passion of Christ reveals the HEART OF GOD.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Part 3 THE REVELATION OF GOD’S HEART Isaiah 53:10-12 (RSV) Good News Christian Fellowship March 2006 INTRODUCTION We have learned in the last two messages the Suffering of the Servant of God and the Pleasure of God in bruising His Son. It is the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Testimony Of God's Purpose

Contributed by Kimberly Lindlan on Sep 7, 2012

This is a testimony of my life.

Today, I am so excited and encouraged in my spirit because our God is so great. He is faithful! He is merciful. He is a loving God. He is a healer He is a way-maker. I wanted to share with you what God has done in my life, and what he continues to do. I am the founder of Hand-To- Hand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 6: The Immensity Of God’s Resources Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2018

This is a psalm of ascension. We can almost follow His tracks, as all the evil powers which rule the darkness of this world drop far beneath Him. The ascending Lord is high over all,

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Wisdom Is Health For The Whole Body

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 21, 2021

Either our heart is slowly being filled with evil things, or gradually being filled with good. One heart condition ends in death, the other leads to life. So guard your heart! Then God will bless your life, from the inside out.

Some of us are involved in health care. In our church, we have nurses and others who work at nearby hospitals or nursing homes. Health and wellness are their daily focus. But health is vital for everyone, of course. We should all give it attention. How do you care for the body God has given you? Do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Compassion And Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 3, 2021

This message was presented at worship service of our church in a public park. All Bible references are from the NASB.

As we have been looking at the attributes of God, we have considered how unique God is, for there is nothing like Him Isaiah 44:6b ‘I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me. God’s qualities include being all powerful (omnipotence), God possess all the power in the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:10-11, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God In You

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

Without purpose, life is motion without meaning, activity without direction, and events without reason. Without a purpose, life is trivial, petty, and pointless.”

THEME- UNDERSTANDING LIFE PURPOSE TOPIC- UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF GOD IN US TEXT- GENESIS 1:26-28 A. THE GLORY IN MAN- GENESIS 1:26-28, GENESIS 2:7 There is no greater purpose in life than to expose your personal glory. It is a fact of creation that every living thing possesses its own glory ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lavish Grace Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 13, 2024

This is message for an outdoor, outreach service in downtown Toronto. It's a message about the amazing and lavish love of God that will change our lives now and for eternity, if we say yes to God's offer of salvation in Christ.

July 14, 2024 Message for Outdoor Service - The Lavish Grace of God There are a lot of really stunning passages of scripture in the Bible. There are so many, that I probably could not choose if I had to which is my favorite. But today’s passage does come very close. There are many ways to read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Requirements For Revival: Seeking God Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002

If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the work of the Lord, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our walk with God the priority of our l

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Third of a four-part series) "God’s Requirements For Revival - Seeking God" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 As we have seen to this point, the first two "Requirements For Genuine Revival" are Humility and Prayer. Today we will consider the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15, John 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life With God’s Help

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and his Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Some of you have, but for those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001

This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My God's A Big Ol' God!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A sermon describing various implications of God’s power.

My God’s a Big Ol’ God Various Scriptures Aberdeen Area Promise Keepers Fall Rally September 27, 2001 Introduction When I asked Ron what he wanted me to speak on, he said that the theme was basically revival. Well, I thought that’s about as good a theme as we could get, especially in light of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Wesleyan