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  • Roger Roark avatar

    God Who Does What He Pleases

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,016 views

    We serve a God who does as He pleases

    God who does what He pleases. psalm 115:1-3 1. God alone is to be glorified (115:1-3). “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name give glory because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth [or, faithfulness]. Why should the nations say, ‘Where, now, is their God?’ But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Food For The Journey

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

    FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    We make two mistakes when looking for Jesus’ return - tune out or fall into despair. Learn how to occupy and the first of three studies on the Rapture of the church.

    People have tried to figure out when Jesus would return for a long time - in fact, the first disciples believed He would return before they died. In A.D. 204 a Roman Christian named Hippolytus records that a bishop was convinced that the Lord was going to return immediately. He urged his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,521 views

    To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,396 views

    Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

    1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Please Tell Me Who Told You That

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,515 views

    Knowing the differences of whose voice that you are listening to

    In this book of genesis we are given a narrative, a description and a chronicle of this place that has been articulated to be considered perfect. This place is known all over the planet as the Garden of Eden. It was a place of contentment and joy. Mankind was created to care for and enjoy this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,204 views

    We rejoice in a God who brings peace.

    CAN WE HAVE SOME PEACE, PLEASE? Luke 2:14 (8-16) S: Peace Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BRINGS PEACE. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in Luke 2:14 three reasons why we rejoice in a God who brings peace. The ____ reason is the… I. REACTION II. REACH III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Please Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    Nine perils of allowing spiritual fruit to spoil. Failure to fully appropriate the fruits of the Spirit lead many to a false assumption that they are not doing anything wrong. (Symptons include possessiveness, frenzied actions, passivity, leniency, s

    Please, Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil (Gal 5:22,23) Many believers are suffering needlessly because they are not allowing the Spirit of God to exhibit the fullness of the nine fruits of the Spirit in and through them. Consequently, many tolerate the leaven of neutrality, apathy and indifference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A.C. Morgan avatar

    Please. . . . Don't Destroy Your Life.

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    Encouragement in the value of your life.

    One of the most precious things God gave mankind is life. If we would take time to look around not at people but at the things created by God we will see that in all of His creations He has placed life. Life in the trees themselves; life in the grass itself; life in the water; life in the air. . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Owens avatar

    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2015
     | 9,508 views

    In this sermon, we learn four principles about giving found in God's word.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Harlot Who Pleased God: The Story Of Rahab Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2022
     | 7,709 views

    According to the Book of Joshua, Rahab was a harlot who lived in Jericho. In its day, Jericho was the most important Canaanite fortress city in the Jordan Valley. It was a stronghold directly in the path of the advancing Israelites, who had just crossed the Jordan River (Joshua 3:1-17).

    The Harlot Who Pleased God: the Story of Rahab A Canaanite woman living in Jericho, Rahab is a prostitute who is also a biblical heroine. According to the narrative in Joshua 2, before the conquest of Canaan, Joshua sends two men as spies to see the land. They come to Rahab's house for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich McGahan avatar

    Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by Rich Mcgahan on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    The Bible tells us that on the sixth day, “God created man in His image and likeness...” (Genesis 1:26) And every since then, man has been trying to return the favor. As a result, there are countless religions around the world.

    Will the real _____ please stand up? This familiar question originated from a game show called “To Tell The Truth” that debuted in 1956 and ran until 1978. Hosted by Garry Moore, this classic game show included a person of some notoriety and two impostors who tried to match wits with a panel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    "Will The Real Christianity Please Stand Up?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    This sermon looks at the misconceptions people have today in regard to Christianity today.

    “Will the real Christianity please stand up?“ Misconceptions Does not matter who you meet these days you can be guaranteed that people will have their own ideas and opinions about Christianity, many of these ideas will be from a sincere belief imbibed from tradition and the culture around them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Preacher, Please Take Care Of Your Bodies.

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,062 views

    This is a challenge to ministers and preachers to care for their bodies so that they can extend their ministries to God’s glory.

    PREACHER, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY… Romans 12:1,2 Satan has a full bag of tricks that never seems to become empty, no matter how often he pulls a trick from it. One of the oldest tricks is to trick the minister of the Gospel into thinking that he has a body that is indestructable. Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008
     | 4,083 views

    In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ