Week 3: Is It Possible to Please God?

9/13/2026

Main Passage: Colossians 1:9–14

We often assume we are too flawed to ever please God, but Scripture teaches that pleasing Him is both possible and expected. God is already at work in us, and we please Him as we grow, not only when we are perfected.

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David Watson

Living the Good Life

Sunday Sermon

August 23, 2026

Title: Don’t Forget…

Main Passage: Deuteronomy

Before the Israelites finally enter the Promise Land the Lord reminds them of all that He’s taught them.  If they are to prosper then they must remember the Law and how to live as God’s people.  Do that, and blessings are sure to follow!  But forget the Lord and His ways and curses will ruin everything.  We, too must always return to listen to God’s ways if we are to obey, be fruitful, and bless those around us.

Main Passage: Numbers 22-25

The story of Balaam is a strange one.  God speaks through a donkey to get his attention!  The stranger part is that Balaam still had trouble deciding whether He would follow the Lord or chase after the world.  God asks us too whether we will be a blessing or a curse to those around us.

Guest Speaker Bob Flayhart

Title:  Look to Jesus

Main Passage: Numbers 21

The Israelites were incredibly prone to grumbling and complaining.  They looked to material things instead of to the Lord for comfort and aid.  And so the Lord lifted up a snake in the wilderness to teach them again about faith.  Jesus too would be lifted up and we are called to look to Him, and Him alone, for salvation.

Title: The Perils of Pride and Frustration

Main Passage: Numbers 20

Moses was described as the most humble man on earth during his life. But no one is perfect.  Towards the end of Moses’ life he will give in to pride and frustration as he strikes a rock to provide water.  It may have seemed like a little thing but it wasn’t.  Regardless of how long we have followed and served the Lord we must always be alive to these dangers as no one is immune.

Title: Who’s the Boss?

Main Passage: Numbers 12,16

Moses was a revered leader.  But no one is universally loved. During the wilderness wandering there were at least two major challenges to Moses’ authority.  How do we deal with disagreements with leadership?  And how should we respond when we are in Moses’ shoes?