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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    "you Bring Me Great Joy"

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,111 views

    This sermon shares with us how to live a life pleasing to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

    Scripture: Luke 3:15-22; Psalm 29 Theme: A Well Pleasing Life Title: “You Bring Me Great Joy” INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about what it means to live a life that is pleasing to God. That is to say, a life that brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    New Year's Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    Those who know the grace of God in salvation must make it their aim to please the Lord.

    Scripture Introduction Imagine I have in my hand an Xbox cartridge. Would that be a good Christmas present for my kids? It is expensive, but it is not valuable. Why not? Because we do not have an Xbox. A great gift is not valued if it cannot be received. God wants to give us a gift this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    You Gotta Have Wisdom To Grow Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 2,710 views

    Only when believers are controlled by Biblical knowledge are they able to walk worthy and please the Lord

    Background: (1:1-2) • Last week we learned that before we can say that Christ is all I need, we must have solid faith in the gospel. If a person does not believe in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, then they are not Christians. And the telling sign that someone is truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of Jesus With Us

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 25, 2023
     | 380 views

    Jesus said we would have a helper so that we always pleased the LORD.

    The Essence of Jesus with Us Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 14:15-24 John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    A Pleasing Servant

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    This is a question we as Christians need to ask ourselves daily as we serve our Lord. Are we a pleasing servant?

    A PLEASING SERVANT TEXT: JOHN 12:24-26 INTRODUCTION: A ragged boy with a violin under his arm once roamed the streets of Europe. A famous musician hearing him play, and learning that the boy had no home, nor family, took him under his wing. He became a father to the boy and taught him all he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Please, Please God

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities.

    Text: Romans 15:1-4 (NIV) Prayer: As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities. The question is – Are you weak, or are you strong? For the sake of the discussion, lets say you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Faith That Pleases, Please

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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     | 4,445 views

    But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and, that he is a rewarder, of them that diligently seek him..

    Faith That Pleases God….. The parable six blind men and an elephant ◦They came up on a man riding an elephant. ◦They wanted to go back and tell the other villagers what an elephant looked like. ◦All the blind men touched and stroked the elephant. ◦They returned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Goal Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,436 views

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2012
     | 11,215 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Unbelievers Please

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2015
     | 2,462 views

    To show that GOD made us His vessels so that we can "hold" or present GOD to this dying world through, in, for the sake of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's vessel? Yes. Romans 9:21 Romans 9:21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same mass (lump) one vessel for beauty and distinction and honorable use, and another for menial or ignoble and dishonorable use? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Robbins avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Celebrating Birthdays

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 60,483 views

    To show that unbelievers even in their birthdays, that they should be pleasing the LORD instead of themselves are clearly, pleasing, fascinating and enjoying themselves and not the LORD GOD who gave them their lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you pleasing the LORD? Yes. all by faith. Hebrews 11:6 Hebrews 11:6 (Amplified Bible) But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Pleased Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,053 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

    Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#2] PLEASED Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: My 9 year old son, Tyler, said something interesting to me the other day. After getting trouble and getting a “spanking”, he told me that what he hated more than the “spanking” was the fact that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bates avatar

    Lord, Please Send Us A Revival!!!

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024
     | 428 views

    Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

    The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Pleasing God Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,968 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist