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Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2012

seven ways to please God

“Pleasing God” May 6, 2012 Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” I know a lot of people. I am friends with a lot of people. Nate, my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Holiness

The Temptation Of Pleasing People Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

When we start out wanting to serve God it is so easy to get distracted by what will please the people around us. But we have to choose one or the other, please God or please people.

I had quite a dream last night. Spring training hasn’t even started yet, but in my dream I saw the final game of the 2007 World Series. It was in Wrigley Field. The Cubs were winning in the bottom of the 9th. Two outs, bases loaded. Kerry Woods is on the mound, looking to cap a phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasing God

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Jul 18, 2003

The duty and privilege of all believers is to please God.

Pleasing God I am not sure when or how the idea got started, but somewhere along the line some of us have accepted the idea that serving God is primarily about denying ourselves of pleasure…..in order to follow rules. I believe that the Bible teaches that Christianity is not about following a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 1, 2005

Emphasises the importance of being God-pleasers insteadof people pleasers.

PLEASING GOD {PLEASE NOTE - This sermon includes some ideas and quotes from the book "The Life You’ve Always Wanted" by John Ortberg, pages 157 - 172} - Turn to 1 Corinthians 4 This coming week, we start a new year. 2005 is less than a week away and with the new year comes new opportunities. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 23, 2002

A clean heart is wrought by keeping the commandments of God and doing the things that please God. If a child disobeys his father, he displeases his father. The only way he can please his father is by obeying him. The same is true with God. If we are going

PLEASING GOD TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-6 “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. [6] But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

This message attempts to identify who man tries to please, God or man.

PLEASING GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 INTRO: Man is always striving to please someone. The Christian will either please God or he will please man. There are certain things that man must do if he is going to please God. Likewise, there are certain things he must not do in order to please God. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Augustine’s 5 Ways...

Title: Pleasing God Text: Heb 11:4-6. Main Point of the Text: Pleasing God requires that we believe in him. That means living like it! FCF: To the extent that we are unwilling to live as if God is in charge, we deny our own faith in him. SO: I want people to live like God is around. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of ble

Intro: To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of blessedness. In our current study, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Pleasing God

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

Many people are doing things that are displeasing to God. Few are pleasing Him. Pleasing Him is the most profitable thing a man can do.

"Pleasing God" 1 Thessalonians 4:1 "Bible Passage" Many people are doing things that are displeasing to God. Few are pleasing Him. Pleasing Him is the most profitable thing a man can do. I. Those Who Are Not Pleasing God. A. They that live for themselves. 1. In Romans 15:1-3, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2014

Let us make God number one in our lives and please Him today. Friend, do you understand that HE is the source of our blessing?

Please Him! 2 Corinthians 5:9”….we make it our aim to please him.” Well, the whole world is scheming, plotting and manipulating to please others! There are few who hang around the office with genuine work, there are others who pretend to be hard working but doing nothing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Whether we like it not we need to stay in that position until God speaks to us. Obeying God can be at times inconvenient, uncomfortable, unclear and difficult; however, we need to please Him in all ways.

Jeremiah 42:6” Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God…” At a time when I was groping in the dark to hear the voice of God about a particular issue that as a family we were praying, on a particular day, when I was inside the Church, God revealed His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 14, 2014

Of Jesus God says "This is my beloved Son whom I am well pleased, wouldn't we want that said by God of us. This series examines how to live a God pleasing Life.

Pleasing GOD Matt 17:5 and 1 Peter 2:17 This is my beloved Son whom I am well pleased. It is from the beauty of His meekness and the Supremacy of His Servanthood that pleases God. Isaiah 42:1 says, "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ