Sermons on true pleasure: showing 31-45 of 116,174

Chosen For His Pleasure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 14, 2007

Second in a series from Ephesians. God has chosen us because it gives Him pleasure.

Last week, we entered into spiritual basic training as we began to dig into our training manual – Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In the first three verses of that letter, we discovered that God has set his followers apart for salvation, for service and for spiritual blessings. Let’s see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas – The Process Of Pleasure”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 2, 2008

God began His process of bring us pleasure at Christmas. This sermon shows us the four step process.

“Christmas – the Process of Pleasure” December 7, 2008 Luke 1:67-75 “..Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Holiness

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Deals with our need for Worship

“PLANNED FOR GOD’S PLEASURE” Sunday, May 2, 2004 We are unpacking God’s purposes for our lives. In order to get the most you can out of this series, I encourage you to read only one chapter a day. I know life is busy; I missed two times this week myself and I had to get caught up, but it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pleasures Of Sin For A Season

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

The pleasure of sin will only last for a season and we need to choose Christ now or face the eternal judgement of our wrong choice.

Pleasures of Sin for a Season Romans 12:2 Everything in this world revolves in seasons; some seasons long, some short, some exciting, some boring. Seasons seem so hard to keep up with and many times expensive. Take a look at clothing, the style of clothing changes every year; short pants, long ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #1 WORSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) Veiw in Word Format at www.praiseag.org

Planned for God’s Pleasure Purpose #1 WORSHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Mark 12:30 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: The Chicago Tribune reported this true story about a man named Bill Mallory who traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. Unfortunately, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pleasure Of Pleasing God

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 15, 2004

This sermon is about focusing our energies on those things that pleases God.

There are several things I Like about the author of our text, Brother Luke. First, I like the fact that Luke was not one of the original Disciples of Christ, yet the power of the gospel so affect his life that he felt the need to make a change. He did not have the pleasure of walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32

Denomination: Lutheran

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 22, 2004

First Sermon of Purpose Driven Life series.

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 1 Peter 2:4-9 “Planned for God’s Pleasure” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pleasure Of Positive Thinking Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Positive thinking does not mean, if you always think positive nothing will ever go wrong. That is wishful thinking, and it won't work. Positive thinking is telling yourself that even when things do go wrong, that is never the last word.

Have you ever watched a movie or play that ended with some basic problems unresolved? It is a great let down, for we expect that no matter how bad the situation is the bottom line will be a happy ending. We are conditioned to this. It is a part of our heritage through our fairy tales, novels, ...read more

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living For The Pleasure Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 5, 2009

Philippians 2:12-16. What does it mean to work out your salvation? Find the answer in the words of the Apostle Paul.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LIVING FOR THE PLEASURE OF GOD PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 INTRODUCTION - I mentioned during one of our looks at Philippians Chapter 1 that I have a general dislike of clichés. But I’m going to begin our look at Scripture this morning with a question that has been elevated, in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015

Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 22, 2006

The first major purpose for which God created us - WORSHIP

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY The Purpose Driven Life - Part 3 : 3/19/06 • I have here a sympathy letter sent by the President of the Republic of Cabo-Verde, an archipelago of 10 islands about 350 miles off the west coast of Africa. It was sent to the family of Adelina Dominguez who died in San ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30, Mark 15:37-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Distinction - "Pleasure"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

There’s nothing wrong with "pleasure" ... it all depends on where you find it. This message is a study on "pleasure" in light of God’s view of it.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “pleasure” Hebrews 11:25 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”. TONIGHT, we will look at the word “pleasure”. Is there anything wrong with “pleasure”? NO, of course not. BUT … like anything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Baptist