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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Absalom, Men-Pleaser

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,484 views

    To show that we have an audience of 1 - the LORD. It's better to get applause from the LORD than from men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man pleaser? No, men hate me because I please the LORD. Luke 6:22 (Amplified Bible) 6:22 Blessed (happy—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition—and to be envied) are you when people despise (hate) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Faith Described Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,052 views

    Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

    LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    In His Majesty’s Service

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    As Christians, we have been called to be part of the Lord’s army. We need to realize that we have been given both the privilege and honor of being in His Majesty service.

    In His Majesty’s Service 2 Timothy 2:1-4 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2) And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (3) Thou therefore endure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Servanthood 2020

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020
     | 4,324 views

    As a believer, the best way to belong is to be a servant of Christ. We can our most joy out of being Christ-like.

    Servanthood 2020 Finding where we belong John 13:1-17 Introduction- Good morning- if you would turn to John chapter 13 I have been praying for this day and desiring to see us back in worship. It is good to see everyone. I know that we will not have normal as we knew normal, but that can be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When We’re Scared To Go Against What Everyone Else Is Saying

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    A look at Pilate's desire to please the people and the ways that we often behave in the same way.

    AN EASY TEMPTATION: We want to satisfy the crowd. - Mark 15:15. - Most of us like being liked. We want people to approve of us. - And it is nice when everyone is backing what we’re saying or what we’re doing. - This is probably the most important phrase in our passage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Matters Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    Seek to please God more than man. Seek to bless others more than self. Seek to do everything out of love more than anything else.

    THE MOST PROUD THING The President of Moody Bible Institute tells this story: A young man from school took the bus to class. It was crowded. Before the conductor came around to take the fare, he had gotten off at the school without paying. Later on, he remembered it. And he thought, "That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Favour

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 87,884 views

    The favour of God will come upon every one that lives in righteousness and will bring divers blessings upon them. A man that refuses to please God will be separated from His favour.

    DIVINE FAVOUR Study Text: Psalms 5:12 For You; O Jehovah, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. - It is seen here that God is willing to bless the rightoeus and also protect him with the weapon of favour. When the favour of God is upon a man, he will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Experiencing God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 31, 2022
     | 1,962 views

    What do you think would happen to you when you experience God's glory? How do you think your life will be radically changed once you grasp the glory of His grace?

    Last week, we spoke about “Following the King” from John 12:12-26. We spoke about Christ’s triumphal entry into our hearts, but then we spoke about going beyond simply thanking and worshiping Him for all He has done to taking steps of faith to follow Him. Following Jesus means no longer following ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Living Only For God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,472 views

    Mature disciples live only to honor God and not to be seen by men.

    LIVING FOR THE AUDIENCE OF ONE (Be Perfect series) "Be careful not to do your `acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV) "God wants us to be so supernaturally transformed that our main objective is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    "It's Been My Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,955 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

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Trust God

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,422 views

    A sermon examining the imortance of trusting God.

    TRUST GOD Proverbs 3:5-6 James H. McConkey said: "God has a plan for every life in Christ Jesus. What a wondrous truth this is; And yet how reasonable a one. Shall the architect draw the plans for his stately palace? Shall the artist sketch the outlines of his masterpiece? Shall the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    Faith Made Simple 2

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 5, 2019
     | 5,989 views

    God is pleased with faith

    When we talk about the subject of faith so many do not yet understand faith. Jesus would often say in his Word to have faith in God. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is simply to trust that God is faithful to his promises and what He says is what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus-The Miracles Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    The fifth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon compares two similar miracles: "The Feeding of the 5000" and "The Feeding of the 4000".

    Intro.: Four weeks ago we began looking at this man Jesus. 1. We have looked at how our world looks at Jesus 2. We looked at Jesus’ temptation 3. We looked at Jesus teaching as we examined the Beatitudes 4. We looked at Jesus’ use of the parable 5. Today we will look at two similar, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Little Man Meets A Big God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 478 ratings
     | 156,817 views

    This morning we’re focusing on a high-ranking IRS man named Zacchaeus who cheated not on his return, but on everyone else’s. He had figured out a way to skim some money off the top and squeeze the last drop from people’s wallets. Jesus not only changed h

    A Little Man Meets a Big God There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    Only A Righteous Man Is Remembered Forever

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on May 23, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,739 views

    Curious Memorial Day Sermon that examines the legacy of every believer.

    “ONLY A RIGHTEOUS MAN IS REMEMBERED FOREVER,” PSALM 112:1-10 JOKE--- Two elderly women were eating at a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mable’s ear and she said, "Mable, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?" Mable answered, "I have? A suppository?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist