Sermons on When It Pleased God:

Lessons Learned When God Calls

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Jesus called him to be a disciples and Matthew has a dinner party that evening at his house and invites his friends and Jesus to attend. Tonight I want us to learn some valuable lessons, about when God calls.

Lessons Learned when God Calls Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction The most unlikely called of all of the apostles is Matthew. He was a tax collector. He was probably very wealth and he earned his money at the expense of his neighbors, his fellow Jews. It was OK for him to tax almost anything just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Lord Gives You The Finger

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 10, 2025

The Bible says, with a finger it was writing on the wall. Yes, my brothers and sisters, WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER.

TITLE: WHEN THE LORD GIVES YOU THE FINGER SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 8:19 / EXODUS 31:18 / DANIEL 5:1-6 / ST. JOHN 8:1-6 Have you ever been in traffic and driving too slowly or change lanes when another vehicle was in your ‘blind spot’ and the vehicle behind you whips around you hits the gas pedal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:19, Exodus 31:18, Daniel 5:1-6, John 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020

Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Results Of Obedience To God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 28, 2005

Obedience is pleasing to the Lord and will bring powerful results in our lives individually and corporately.

Results Of Obedience To God Text: John 14:21 Introduction: Early on in life, we become aware that we are to obey. We soon learn that obedience brings smiles of approval and that disobedience is met with frowns and often harshness. Parents tell their children, "You had better mind us!" Teachers: ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Cockle Grows With The Wheat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2018

God does not want anyone to perish. So He showers His blessings, His graces on all the field, and the merits of His Son enable us to become pure wheat, either in this life or after it .

25th Sunday after Pentecost 2018 “And the servants of the householder came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’” In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. We have a bush of confederate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Psalm 130:1-2, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

When Answers Come Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 15, 2015

When your in the place of ministry, you often find yourself in that place were people expect you to pray for them. Expecting God to answer yes to their request, because you prayed, after all, your a preacher. There are Biblical attributes to prayer.

Title: When Answers Come Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: When your in the place of ministry, you often find yourself in that place were people expect you to pray for them. Expecting God to answer yes to their request, because you prayed, after all, your a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 13, 2003

This is the first message in a series on the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul gives encouragment to Christians who are going through trials and tribulations.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A few months after writing his FIRST letter to them, Paul writes his SECOND letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. WHY did he write this 2nd letter? o The 1st letter didn’t answer all their questions. o Persecution had intensified (1:4). o They got a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funeral Service, Time

Mythbusters 2

Contributed by Gregory Helman on Nov 20, 2009

Destroys the myth that I only need to be religious.

May 7, 2006 Mark 12:28-34 Mythbusters “I Just Need To Be Religious” I. Religion majors in rules. One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked Him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: *other

Well-Lived Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 22, 2003

A well-lived life is a life that pleases God.

<PRE> We believe that every man in his sound mind wants to have a well-lived life, but because of lack of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, many live a wasted life. Someone has said, “There are three kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Lonely Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2013

Do you ever feel physically or emotionally alone? David knew very well how that felt. Fortunately for us, he wrote down both his feelings and his vision of what to do in these very difficult times.

We don’t really know the occasion for Psalm 63. It could have been written when David was running from Saul, or from his son, Absalom. This psalm is really about who you turn to when it seems like there is nothing in your environment that brings comfort or rest. 1 – 2 David was in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Jesus Showed Up Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Jesus showed up, not by chance or by accident but by divine providence. Have you ever wondered why He came when He did? Paul answers our question for us.

WHEN JESUS SHOWED UP GALATIANS 4:4-6 INTRODUCTION: One preacher delivered a sermon on these verses entitled “When God’s Clock Struck”. God always keeps His appointments. God’s timing is always perfect. Someone once said, “He may be slow but He’s always sure.” Jesus showed up, not by chance or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Crumbles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2017

Pray passionately. Submit ultimately. Trust completely.

What do we do when our world falls apart? • We pray for God’s help, and submit to God’s will. We keep faith with God and believes that He is good and He knows what He is doing. • Let’s learn this from David in 2 Sam 12:13-23. ----------------------------------- Nathan said to David: “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We are the temple of God; God dwells in us.

When Jesus Got Mad March 16, 2008, Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are the temple of God; God dwells in us. Focus Passage: Mark 11: 15-18 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 3:16) Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Moves Mountains. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

Our faith will not ‘move mountains’ unless we act upon it.

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 In the Bible, mountains are often used as a metaphor for challenges and obstacles that seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20