Sermons on Pleasure:

Hope In The Wilderness: Turning Suffering Into Seeking - Psalm 63 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 29, 2025

What if your deepest pain could become your greatest pathway to God? Learn how to transform suffering into a thirst for His presence that changes everything. Imagine a life where every moment—good or bad—draws you closer to God. Psalm 63 reveals the one desire that can make it a reality.

Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Emotion and Temptation The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Temptation

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019

In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Hebrews 12:18-24, Exodus 34:29-31

Denomination: Catholic

Who You Work-In For

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

True pleasure comes when our work is not for the pay, for ambition, to satisfy oneself or earthly overseers, but working for Christ.

Who You Work-in For Working As Unto The Lord The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Grace Not Guilt

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 1, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of grace which is available to all humans, at the pleasure of God, is the renewal of our mind and heart.

Max Lucado, an American author once remarked: “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” Romans 11:6 confirms: “But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.” One of the pertinent definitions of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 4:6, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 6:7

The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022

I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:15, Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Faith Comes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the role of God's Word in nurturing faith, the pitfalls of faithlessness, and how faith fulfills God's pleasure.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather in unity and love to seek God's wisdom and understanding. It is indeed a joy to be in your presence, and I trust that you feel the same. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the invisible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Topics: God, Faith

How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you believe in Me… you will do even greater wo

How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures by Paul Fritz John 14:12-14:16 How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Inconvenience Of Doing Right

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

When are we going to decide to make God’s work more important than the pleasures of sin and the business of life?

Title: The Inconvenience of Doing Right Text: (2 Peter 1:3-8 NCV) Introduction: Read some statements from “Plugged In.” **Some Stats that will shock you(or maybe not) ‒ American Medical Association – In one year, the average child spends 900 hours in school and nearly 1500 hours in front ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Does It End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001

This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11, 2 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Go Of Your Painful Past Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Every Christians is either a pleasure or a pain in the body of Christ, and the key factor that makes the difference is letting go of a painful past.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to set his foot on the moon, but long before that momentous event he was a dreamer. As early as age 2 he fell in love with airplanes, and for the rest of his life that was a focus for him. He made model planes as a child, and at age 14 he got a job at a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring, fulfilling joy found in God, distinguishing it from worldly pleasures, and how to maintain it during trials.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. A day to gather, to listen, to learn, and to lean into the love of our Heavenly Father. As we gather here today, we are united by one common purpose – to know our God more, to understand His word, and to find joy in His ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Christian's Joy, Lord

Jesus Satisfies

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

True satisfaction is only found in Jesus. The world can offer temporary pleasures, but only Jesus gives lasting fulfilment.

JESUS SATISFIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness." – Psalm 107:9 Supporting Texts: John 6:35, Isaiah 55:1-2, Matthew 5:6, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: Every human heart longs for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:9, John 6:35, Isaiah 55:1-2, Matthew 5:6, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God