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  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    How Do We Live A Life That Pleases God

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,896 views

    We as Christians need to stop and evaluate our lives. • We need to get out of our comfort zones • So that we seek a deeper relationship.

    How do we live a LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 First of all - How You Spend Your Time? What do you do with your day! • 3 years in business meetings, • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food, • Consumes 109,354 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "I'll Take A Crumb Please!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,047 views

    Far too often in life we as the people of God become greedy and want a "Full Course Meal" Blessing... We need to learn how to appreciate the "Crumb" blessings in life!

    Awww, come on & give the Lord a praise in this house! He is worthy is he not! We bless God on today. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. This passage is pregnant with possibility, and I could really preach about 3 or 4 messages from this one text, I could talk about perserverance, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Living A Life That Glorifies God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 23, 2025
     | 76 views

    To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of our lives as believers.

    LIVING A LIFE THAT GLORIFIES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:16, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 1:20, John 15:8 INTRODUCTION: To glorify God means to honour Him in all that we do, say, and think. It is the ultimate purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Unbelievers Please

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2015
     | 2,760 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

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (Pogo)

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,503 views

    Discovering and applying what Jesus taught about self.

    Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (POGO) Some of you will remember the cartoon strip named Pogo. About a half century ago, back in the fifties, a favorite comic strip of many people was about an assortment of animals living in Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp. The cartoonist, Walt Kelly, referred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    A Pleasing Walk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 243 ratings
     | 22,270 views

    Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

    I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brandon Boyd avatar

    Going The Distance To Please God

    Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    We need to learn to walk with God, and completely sale out to Him!

    "GOING THE DISTANCE TO PLEASE GOD" GENESIS 22:12 INTRO: How do we as flesh human beings even begin to please God? She sung that song last Sunday and it really blessed my soul and God began to deal with my heart on this thought, Going the distance to please God. I believe in order to do that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Is Not Pleased With Offerings And Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014
     | 6,910 views

    To enumerate the things GOD is not pleased and GOD is pleased.

    I. EXORDIUM: Am I pleasing to GOD? Yes, because of JESUS, we are called the living sacrifice. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD is not pleased and GOD is pleased. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:6 (Amplified Bible) 10:6 In burnt offerings and sin offerings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Get In Line Please

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 24, 2010
     | 3,185 views

    God can produce what he needs when he needs it.

    GODS PRODUCTION LINE Acts 2 1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A New Pattern For Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2017
     | 10,551 views

    Jesus shows us a pattern by which we can life a life that is pleasing to God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution: "You do not want to try these techniques at home!"  • "Why not?" asked a man from the audience.  • "After years of not paying attention, I suddenly noticed my wife's routine at breakfast," the expert ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    God Pleasers - Part 3

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,066 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@wWolfaardt.com) Learning to live each day to please God.

    God-Pleasers – Part 3 Colossians 1:10 We are wrapping up a three part mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that what God expects from you and me is to live as God-Pleasers. Jesus did, and the Father said of Him, “This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus Himself made ...read more

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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Pleasing Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Will you make the Heavenly Father's desires your desires?

    [If you would like to receive sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] OUR FATHER’S LOVE This week my son brought home his report card. Thankfully, he received A’s and a couple of B’s. Not every child is expected to get all A’s. But we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,664 views

    This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

    MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Spiritual, But Not Pleasing

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,531 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding five blessings of God around you that may not indicate His favor upon you.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:1-5, Title: Spiritual, But Not Pleasing, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/29/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul just finished up an inspirational and admonitional passage about running to win the race. This was to encourage them to work hard and be willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist