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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What's Your Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,343 views

    Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

    OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Paul’s Pleasure

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022
     | 3,376 views

    A cowboy applied for health insurance. The agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year.

    The cowboy replied, “No, but I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs. That laid me up for a while.” The agent asked, “Weren’t those accidents?” The cowboy immediately replied, “No, they did it on purpose.” Today I want to show you, from this passage of scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Bringing God Pleasure

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 20, 2022
     | 3,688 views

    Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is “How will I conduct myself today?” In "Bringing God Pleasure" Pastor Jonathan addresses specific choices we can make that will bring God pleasure throughout the day.

    Launch Verse – Isaiah 46:9-10 INTRODUCTION • The Scriptures talk a lot about what brings pleasure to God. o Every day when we get up, we have choices to make. One of those choices is, “How will I conduct myself today?” • Isaiah 46:9-10 – Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Poor Man's Love

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015
     | 3,735 views

    To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a lover of pleasure? Do you always drink wine? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can provide pleasures and He has given us His HOLY SPIRIT as Wine and Oil to fill us with joy here on earth. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:17 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Take Pleasure In Pleasing God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    Seeking personal pleasure is seen as the highest priority of modern culture. In our passage today Paul affirms the opposite to be true: humanity’s chief goal ought to be to take pleasure in pleasing God. The question we are going to address today is ho

    TITLE : TAKE PLEASURE IN PLEASING GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Background to the Letter: Chapters 1-3 o The oldest letter in the NT (50 AD) o Written to a Church Paul established himself o The Church was heavily persecuted and many were martyred. First by the Jews and then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Don’t Trade Your Destiny For Momentary Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 28, 2025
     | 272 views

    Spiritual destiny is like a birthright—it is precious, divinely assigned, and full of blessings. However, when we lack discipline and foresight, we risk trading that destiny for fleeting satisfaction.

    DON’T TRADE YOUR DESTINY FOR MOMENTARY PLEASURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:16-17 Supporting Texts: Genesis 25:29-34, Genesis 49:3-4, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 14:12, 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of decisions, and some of the most dangerous choices are those made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,404 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

    DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praise God For His Pleasures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Too many times we look for pleasure in the wrong places. There are millions of Americans who have more TV channels than ever before and are still searching for new ways to pleasure themselves. Recently, Petsmart, reported that $31 billion dollar was spent

    Praise God for His Pleasures (Psa 16:9-11) Too many times we look for pleasure in the wrong places. There are millions of Americans who have more TV channels than ever before and are still searching for new ways to pleasure themselves. Recently, Petsmart, reported that $31 billion dollar was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    Fullness Of Joy And Rivers Of Pleasure

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 106 ratings
     | 76,672 views

    There’s something missing in the lives of so many of God’s people, and it’s called JOY. God’s desire is that we would experience fullness of joy, and rivers of pleasure.

    FULNESS OF JOY AND RIVERS OF PLEASURE: By Pastor Chris Jordan This morning when you woke up, I hope that your heart was the same as mine, and that you said as the Psalmist David did, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go to the house of the Lord!” (Psalm 122:1). I hope that you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Providing Provisions Produces Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    Jesus takes somethings so small and feeds many. Although He was tired, He could not send the tired mass home-hungry, so He fed them and proved that He was no ordinary person.

    MARK 6:35-44 PROVIDING PROVISIONS PRODUCES PLEASURE I. THE POVERTY: Mark 6:35-38 A. The Place 6:35 B. The Plea 6:36 C. The Pious 6:37 II. THE PROVIDING: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Burke avatar

    The Unbelievable Pleasure Of Loving Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    The one you are looking for - is Jesus!

    The Unbelievable Pleasure of Loving Jesus! One of the greatest tragedies must be to live a life so empty that it really was not worth living.  How terribly sad it must be to realize as you are lying on your deathbed, that you never really lived. You may have done a lot of things and been to many ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Seek God's Supreme Pleasure

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    Do you have any idea how the Sovereign God finds pleasure? Is His Supreme Delight exclusively His and only His Sovereign prerogative that we would be unable to partake during this present time?

    “He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him’” (Matthew 17:5, ESV). We find pleasure in our hobbies, in our job, in our friends, in our family, or in whatever that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Rescue Mission Or Pleasure Cruise?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 15, 2018
     | 4,046 views

    Our task on Earth is to glorify God and to share His Good News.

    Rescue Mission or Pleasure Cruise? July 15, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our task on Earth is to glorify God and to share His Good News. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Choosing Pleasure Over Pain Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    Study of Hebrews 11:24-26 where Moses leaves an example and truth for us as we press on in a culture that disdains “the reproach of” anything. The truth is that the path to joy is littered with sacrifice. We can embrace this pain and suffering injustice b

    Text: Heb 11:24-26, Title: Choosing Pain Over Pleasure, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.24.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Judson was united in marriage to Ann Hasseltine February 5, 1812, and was ordained the following day. He had counted the cost of being a missionary. When asking Mr. Hasseltine for the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    "It's Been My Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,021 views

    Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image)

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 ; Psalm 1 Theme: "It's Been My Pleasure" Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image) INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene