Pleasing God (Mark Richards)

Summary

The sermon explores the theme of pleasing God through faith, using biblical examples such as Enoch and Cornelius. It emphasizes that faith is essential to please God and that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. The preacher highlights the transition from the faith of Old Testament believers to the better promise received through Christ, encouraging believers to live faithfully and obediently. The example of Cornelius in Acts 10 illustrates a Gentile who pleased God through prayer, almsgiving, and obedience, showing that faith and pleasing God are accessible to all.