1. Pleasing to God
2 Corinthians 5:7-11

2. Things that Please God

3. Walking by Faith Pleases God
2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:5-6
Faith that obeys His word, Jno. 8:29 (55); 1 John 3:22
Faith that endures, Hebrews 10:36-39
Faith that worships God, John 4:23-24
Not due to convenience, but from conviction
Not out of easy, but when it is hard

4. Living in the Spirit Pleases God
Romans 8:8-9
No condemnation in Christ – Live according to the Spirit, Romans 8:1-4
Spiritually minded have life and peace, Romans 8:5-7
Submit to the law of God, 8:5
Set mind on heavenly things, Col. 3:1-17
Follow the Spirit’s word and bear fruit, Galatians 5:22-26 (16-18)

5. Gospel Preaching Pleases God
1 Corinthians 1:21
God’s message is the focus – Not the messenger, 1 Cor. 1:23; 2:1-5
Because it saves, 1:21
Because it is the power and wisdom of God, 1:23-24

6. A Worthy Life Pleases God
Colossians 1:9-12 (Heb. 13:21)
Fruitful in every good work, 1:10; Eph. 2:10
Requires knowledge of His will, 1:9, 10
Requires wisdom, 1:9
Requires strength, patience, longsuffering (with joy) and thankfulness, 1:11-12

7. Obedient Children Please God
Colossians 3:20
Discipline trains children to have respect for parents and for God, Hebrews 12:9-11

8. Obedient Children Please God

9. Singular Devotion Pleases God
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Entanglements of this world hinder success, 2 Timothy 2:3-4; Hebrews 12:1
Devoted holiness, 1 Corinthians 7:34-35
Devoted priorities, Matthew 6:33 (26:39)
Devoted love and allegiance, Luke 14:26

10. Living Sacrifices Pleases God
Romans 12:1-2
Judgment Day is a reason to please God, Corinthians 5:9-10
We seek to persuade you to please God, Corinthians 5:11