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  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Approval Addiction

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,634 views

    A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

    Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Approved Of God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,583 views

    How wonderful it would be if Christians today would live in such a way that God Himself would “show off” His approval of us by manifesting His Divine Power in our lives as He did in the life of Jesus Christ! I believe that it is His will to do so in thes

    Approved of God Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14-24 Scripture Text: Acts 2:22; I Thess. 4:1 Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Approved

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,571 views

    A short teaching of 2 Timothy 2:15 - Paul gave Timothy clear instructions on the importance of being approved of God for the preaching of God's Word.

    Approved The Apostle Paul gives instructions to Timothy that applies to all Christians who desire to take on the important charge, "Preach the Word" (2 Timothy 4:2). "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Approval Of One

    Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,731 views

    Refusing to Live For Man’s Applause Living Only for God’s Approval

    The Approval of One Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.” Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” How many of you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Hunger For Approval Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    2nd sermon in series on John 1&2. We want to be noticed, appreciated, respected, and loved. We want it from our peers and our parents. We especially want this approval from our father.

    Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worker Approved PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 441 views

    This sermon explores the importance of handling God's Word with honesty, harnessing truthfulness in our work for God, and holding firm to God's foundation.

    Good morning, dear church family. It's always a joy to gather together, to see your faces, to share in the fellowship of believers. We are here, not by accident, but by the grace of God. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are here, not for our own sake, but for ...read more

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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Covet God's Approval Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 122 ratings
     | 42,840 views

    As Christ-followers, we should only be concerned about pleasing an audience of One.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:1-4 TITLE: “COVET GOD’S APPROVAL” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God-Approved Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

    Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Approved By God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2014
     | 6,800 views

    Peter's Pentecost sermon explains the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God in Christ's Life, Death, and resurrection

    “Jesus: Approved by God” Acts 2:22-24 We have been looking at the day of Pentecost, the day that THE CHURCH was baptized with the Holy Spirit and placed into union with one another and with Christ. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and became a powerful force for the spreading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Approved By God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 5,910 views

    To show that we need to tell GOD's Words because not men but GOD entrusted it to us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you approved by GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to tell GOD's Words because not men but GOD entrusted it to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (New International Version) On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Humans Or Of God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017
     | 3,469 views

    A look at Paul's passion for truth and grace.

    APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Worker Approved By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,333 views

    2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

    Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Workman Approved By God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,895 views

    The correct handling of the Word of truth.

    A WORKMAN APPROVED BY GOD. 2 Timothy 2:14-19. Earlier in the chapter, Timothy was encouraged, first, to ‘endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (cf. 2 Timothy 2:3). Second, to ‘strive lawfully’ as a good athlete (cf. 2 Timothy 2:5). And thirdly, to spend himself in labour, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Approval

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,734 views

    Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

    SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 26,369 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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