Sermons on When It Pleased God:

The Fast God Chooses

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Feb 8, 2014

While we try to please God on our own terms, God wants us to live for Him. We call it a "fast" when we do without a self-serving behavior for a limited period of time, but what God calls a "fast" is a life dedicated to serving others.

Abou ben Adhem had a dream. He awakened with a start to find an angel in his room, writing in a golden book. He said to the angel, “What writest thou?” and the angel replied, “The names of those who love the Lord.” “And is mine one?” he inquired. “Nay, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015

We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:17-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Is God When The Well Runs Dry

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

In the race of life, when the well runs dry, God is our Strength.

WHERE IS GOD WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY ISAIAH 40: 21-31 FEBRUARY 25, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Even When The Reasons Are Not Clear

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to trust God even when the reasons for compliance to His will is not clear

God’s Gift to Abraham and Abraham’s Obedience to God – Gen. 21:1-7; Gen. 22:1-19 Illustration:Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis. 1. Aim: To lead the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have A Blow Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 28, 2009

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". What do you do when things don’t go right?

Sunday Morning August 2, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#5] WHEN YOU HAVE A BLOW OUT 1 Samuel 14:1-52 Introduction: As you drive down the road of life, occasionally you will hit a pothole really hard and you will have a “blow out”. Whether you like it or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

When The Eagle Stirs Her Nest

Contributed by Henry Ewing Jr. on Nov 2, 2009

Showing and Comparing the Love of God to that of an Eagle and her young.

Deuteronomy: 32:11 When the Eagle Stirs Her Nest. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ The Eagle The eagle is an example of how our Lord cares for us. The Eagle is majestic and soars high. It is proud and watchful. Our Lord is high and lifted up. He reigns in majesty and power. We are his children ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Baptist

When All Is Said, It's Done

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013

The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Guide to making decisions in the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Nature Cannot Teach Us

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Pays When The Paycheck Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

Trust God to provide for your needs, focus on His Kingdom above all else, and find peace in His faithful care despite financial uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a calculator in our pocket and a knot in our stomach. The paycheck was thin, the pantry looks tired, and the math refuses to cooperate. You’ve pinched pennies, stretched spaghetti, checked the account twice, and still you wonder, Will there be enough? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Provision, God's Supply, Dependence

When God Restores: Steps To Recovery & Restoration In God

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

As believers, our hope ultimately rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us one day and make all things new. But what about the here & now? The Bible is full of examples of how God makes things new for His glory & our good.

WHEN GOD RESTORES: STEPS TO RECOVERY & RESTORATION IN GOD 1. 2 KINGS:8 1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, and depart with your household, and sojourn wherever you can, for the Lord has called for a famine, and it will come upon the land for seven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6, Psalm 126:1-4, 2 Kings 6:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

When trouble comes we can respond as Asaph responded by relying on God’s sustaining grace to get us though anything.

When Trouble Comes Psalm 73 Intro: This is a Psalm of Asaph. -He declares the goodness of God. Vs. 1 -Asaph’s concern -BUT…as for me. 1. I am falling…vs 2 2.Because it seems the wicked are prospering. Vs 3-16 3.Then I went to God. Vs 17 4.The reality of the wicked. Vs 18-20 5.Asaph’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Hanging On To Heaven When Hell Is On Your Back

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2019

Josiah had everything going against him: horrible parents, no Bible, a defeated and bankrupt nation. But despite his trials, he became the greatest King of Israel, spiritually, even greater than David! You too can beat your problems and rise to do great things!

HANGING ON TO HEAVEN WHEN HELL IS ON YOUR BACK 2 Chr. 33:1-35:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The King of Egypt decided to modernize his country by putting plumbing in all the buildings. The people were delighted to get indoor running water! 2. To accomplish this, Pharaoh opened a school for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God