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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

    WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 83 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

    COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Things God Delights In

    Contributed by Ramsey Ledford on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    To often people are consumed with their status in society or the way people percieve them to be when we should first and formost be concerned with how well we please God.

    “The Things God Delights In” #1) How well do you know Him? “SECURE ATTENTION” A) Right or wrong there is one thing that almost all people want. 1) Most of us want to be known, we like popularity but there’s more to it than just that. 2) We don’t just want to be known we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,571 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
     | 3,167 views

    We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

    “Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Stand In God's Way

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 3, 2018
     | 4,784 views

    They that limit the work of God or try to stop it shall die and make way for the fulfilment of the Kingdom Agenda. Nobody can stop your blessings or promotion for Jesus is the one who blesses and promotes.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DO NOT STAND IN GOD'S WAY Acts 11:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 11 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    We Must Eat Locusts And Wild Honey To Please God - John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,455 views

    John makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and then passes from the scene after his execution. His life and testimony are powerful lessons for all of us. What can we learn?

    CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – JOHN THE BAPTIST Message:- WE MUST EAT LOCUSTS AND WILD HONEY TO PLEASE GOD PART 1: THE PERSON AND CHARACTER OF JOHN THE BAPTISER We will look at the life of this man who stands out in his generation. He makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Commitment And Dedication To The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 430 views

    Spiritual commitment and dedication to God's work are foundational for any believer who desires to please God and bear lasting fruit.

    SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE WORK OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 6:33, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual commitment and dedication to God's work are foundational for any believer who desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Displeasing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2015
     | 4,399 views

    There are many ways people to displease our Lord, but even His most sincere followers can trouble Him in unique ways.

    Displeasing Jesus (Mark 10:13-16) Blog stories: “Today, I went to my new job at a pre-school. I was really excited because everything was going so well, and a little boy even said he was drawing a picture of me. He even gave it to me when he was finished. Well it was me, but I was also on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven's Hope For Humanity

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,061 views

    Most people would ask, “What does God want from me?” However, the more that I’m growing in my relationship with the LORD, I’ve slowing been learning that question is not quite right. Instead, I’ve been asking, “What does God want for me?” Learn the 6 things God desires for humanity.

    Heaven's Hope for Humanity Scripture Reference: Micah 6:6-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 7, 2021 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (www.mountzionfamily.com) Statement: My personal relationship with the LORD will affect how I perceive Him. (Audience Say it Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Living Toward God Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009
     | 3,497 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live toward God - the way Jesus has done for all eternity.

    Journeying with John - JWJ-02 Living Toward God John 1:1-2 This morning I want to talk with you from the Word of God about one of the most profound topics that has the power to revolutionize your life. If you will take the truth we are going to talk about this morning and wrap your life around it, ...read more

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    Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

    Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,458 views

    Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

    3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Make Good Decisions Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,832 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God Is Here". Christians need to be reminded in how to make decisions that please God.

    Series: God Is Here [#2] HOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS Esther 2:1-23 Introduction: I was talking to my brother and we were remembering some of the stupid things we did as children. One of our favorite things to do was hoist our bikes up from the Mulberry Tree and then jump our bikes off of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Please Restore Us! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,416 views

    God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

    Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible