Why The Church Must Never Get Selfish | Preston Morrison

About this episode

Preston Morrison discusses the importance of the church living to please God rather than being self-centered.

In this message, “Hell Hates Pleasing: Why The Church Must Never Get Too Selfish,” we look at Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 and confront a sobering truth: the goal of our lives is to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord—fully pleasing to Him. The enemy doesn’t fear comfortable Christianity. He fears a Church that lives to please God. This sermon challenges believers to examine whether we are living worthy of the Gospel or drifting into self-centered faith. Because we do not belong to ourselves—we were bought at a price. Our calling is higher. Our purpose is clearer. In this message, you’ll hear about: What it truly means to live a life worthy of God Why pleasing the Lord requires obedience, not convenience How real faith produces visible fruit through good works Why knowing God deeply matters more than success, power, or status The danger of a selfish Church in a world that needs light Drawing from Colossians 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 4, Philippians 1 & 3, James 2, Titus 2, and more, this message calls the Church back to its true focus: honoring God, bearing fruit, and increasing in the knowledge of Him. Because when the Church lives to please God, hell loses ground. And…

People in this episode

Host: Preston Morrison

Topics covered

• selfishness in the church
• pleasing God
• Christian obedience
• faith and good works
• knowledge of God
• Gospel visibility

Keywords

• church
• selfishness
• pleasing God
• Christianity
• faith
• obedience
• Gospel
• Colossians

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hell Hates Pleasing: Why The Church Must Never Get Too Selfish, Colossians 1, 1 Corinthians 6, Ephesians 4, Philippians 1, Philippians 3, James 2, Titus 2

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