Sermons on Well Pleased:

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2002

A message of encouragement to remind us that salvation through Christ provides us with a living hope for today as well as for our future.

CHRISTIANITY IS A RELIGION OF RESURRECTION. IN FACT, IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS "RESURRECTION." PAUL SAID IN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:14, "IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN, THEN IS OUR PREACHING VAIN." WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION, THE VOICE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Check Your Vital Signs

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002

This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Privileges And Responsibilities As Children Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the relationship we have with God as His children and considers both our privileges as well as our responsibilities.

OUR PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHILDREN OF GOD OUTLINE 1.INHERITANCE 2.INNOCENCE 3.INSTRUCTION 4.IMAGE 5.INSTRUMENT 6.INTERCESSION 7.INTERVENTION THE MESSAGE OUR PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CHILDREN OF GOD 1.INHERITANCE Galatians 4:6-7 John 1:12 I John 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Your Heart Listen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 2, 2001

This sermon is on the parable of the sower and deals with how well we listen to the word of God. My wife and I preached this together.

Does Your Heart Listen? 9:30 3/25/93 Text Matthew 13:1-22 Psalm 1 Hebrews 12:1-12 .ls2 RICK How is it that two people can come hear the same preacher, sit on the same pew, and listen to the same message each week, yet one of them grows by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-22, Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chasing Chariots

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 19, 2000

As Phillip witnessed to the eunuch we would do well to chase chariots and share our faith by every possible means.

Chasing Chariots Acts 8:26-39 Introduction A few days ago I received this true account over the Internet. A young man had just left his Wednesday evening Bible study. Sitting in his car he prayed, "Lord, we studied tonight about your speaking to Samuel. Do you still speak to people today? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

"A Good View Of The Good News!'

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Oct 13, 2001

"As recipients of God’s grace, all Christians are called to ’open their eyes’ as well as their hearts, to do the work of an Evangelist.’"

"A GOOD VIEW OF THE GOOD NEWS" Romans 1:1-7 and II Timothy 4:2-5 If you’ve ever listened to Paul Harvey’s radio program you know that many times he recognizes couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Occasionally I’ve heard him recognize those celebrating their 75th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mercy Measurement

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

The topic for tonight is mercy - the forgiveness we have received and a few reasons why we should be dishing it out as well.

27, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Mercy Measurement Introduction: I want to begin this evening by reading three passages of scripture that I used last week when we were looking at the reality of the law of the harvest. The topic for tonight is mercy. I want to look at the forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Mornings For Christ

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Mar 10, 2005

The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him.

RECLAIMING YOUR MORNINGS FOR CHRIST The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him. Whether we’re acting out of arrogance, busyness or from an overwhelming zest for life too many times we charge into our days... leaving the most important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

Are You A Joshua Or Moses Generation?

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

We’ll we see how the characteristic of the Joshua generation who were able to walk in faith in a SEASON OF TRANSITION.

Are you a Joshua or Moses generation? Joshua 1:1-18 Dr. Fernando Cabrera 1. In transition, you must be courageous (1:9) a. Boldness is the full manifestation of faith b. Fear is tormenting (I John 4:18) c. Be aggressive and conquering in the Spirit d. Demoralize=to throw things into ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 6, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with the tragaity of the Storm Katrina, and the refages looking for someplace to go. And they as well as everyone else should come to Jesus.

Where are you going to go? Matthew 11:28-30 A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: *other

Go Tell That Fox!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 16, 2005

A word that you do not need fear threats in life. Tell the devil that with Christ’s power you will live well!

“At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.” Luke 13:31-32 Everyone faces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

30 Pieces Of Silver - A Tale Of 2 Shepherds Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The failure of the leaders God has placed over his people will result in the nation suffering as well as the leaders being judged.

If you were here last week you may remember that ch 10 of Zechariah talks about God the Shepherd, who promises to care for his flock. The reason he has to do that himself is because the leaders of Israel have failed. Well, Zechariah continues that theme in ch11 as he talks about this failure of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Anglican