Why The Church Must Never Get Selfish | Preston Morrison

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 when believers stop living for themselves,

the Gospel becomes visible again.