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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Delight In The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014
     | 12,482 views

    How can we learn to delight in the Lord? When is the Lord delighted in us? The key to both questions is our trust in the Lord.

    Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:1-37:8 Last week we looked at being strong in the Lord and standing firm in the Lord. This morning we will look at delighting ourselves in the Lord. You remember as a kid the excitement of receiving presents? Truth is all of us enjoy presents. As a kid you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Labor For The Lord

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,560 views

    A sermon for Labor Day on the workplace from Ephesians 6:5-9 (I don’t recall where I got the seed thoughts for this sermon. I modified it from 1995 and the originial sources are unknown)

    Sermon for 9/6/2009 on Ephesians 6:5-9 Labor for the Lord Introduction: In 1882, Peter McGuiure, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Delight In The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 492 views

    We are to delight ourselves in the Lord

    Delight in the Lord Psalm 37:1-37:8 Good morning everyone, welcome. God is so good! If you would turn to Psalms 37:1-8 This morning we will look at what it means to delight ourselves in the Lord. You remember as a kid the excitement of receiving presents? Truth is all of us enjoy presents. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Lord Provides Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 2, 2023
     | 1,260 views

    Sometimes, God asks for what we have so He can give us what we need.

    1 Kings 17 The Lord Provides 1 Kings 17:8-14 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,308 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 Akehurst avatar

    The Journey. Life On Trial. Your Witness Please.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,488 views

    Three words in a court of law during the trial examination of the witnesses is..."Your Witness Please..." In similar fashion, as we journey through life, we live a "LIFE ON TRIAL". Question is, WHAT DO WE WITNESS FOR CHRIST in our life?

    2014.09.14.Sermon.The journey. Life on trial. Your witness please. William Akehurst, HSWC Recap Finishing with Joy – Acts 20. The vision. Seeking direction. God prepares us to do HIS Will. Doing God’s Will – Acts 21 Committed to HIS Will – Acts 21 (...to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,390 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,514 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

  • Roger Roark avatar

    God Who Does What He Pleases

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,000 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

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Please Tell Me Who Told You That

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,504 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

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Stay With The Lord

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 35,657 views

    Stay with the Lord no matter what the situation might be.

    Let us pray Welcome............ How many of you here today are getting tired of living the Christian life; you are even thinking about throwing in the towel, and going back to your former lifestyle? Sometimes you feel discouraged, and you think maybe it’s best to quit; if that’s happening to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Must God Be Pleased? Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 928 views

    If My people please me, then I will favor them.

    A. GOD WAS PLEASED WITH HIS CREATION: GENESIS 1:1-31 Day 1 – light, “It was good.” Day 2 – separate waters and create atmosphere, “It was good.” Day 3 – vegetation, giving life, “It was good.” Day 4 – sun and moon, “It was good.” Day 5 – animals, fish, and birds, “It was good.” Day 6 – male ...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
     | 3,076 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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus: King Of Kings & Lord Of Lords

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,186 views

    As we prepare for the Easter celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus: King of Kings and Lord of Lords Revelation 19:11-16 Philippians 2:4-11 As we prepare for the Easter Celebration in a couple weeks we want to have an adequate view of the person and work of Jesus Christ. We don’t want a perverted view given by television or Hollywood. We want a Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,202 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