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  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do We Please God? Part 4

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,992 views

    We please God as we allow God to make us “new creatures in Christ.”

    A few weeks ago I said, “We are always learning – formally and informally. We never stop learning something each and every day of our lives.” A key part of learning is thinking. One of the things that we do when we think is to create opinions about people, places, events, and even ourselves. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Do We Please God? Part 6

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,431 views

    We please God when we do our part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

    This morning I begin with what might be to some of us a loaded question that I am asking for you to verbally respond to: When you hear the words missionary or missions what do you think of? (Allow for responses) Thanks for your responses. Now can I ask you to think about the following statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Popularity Contest Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Pot Holes". Who are you trying to please?

    Sunday Morning August 16, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#7] POPULARITY CONTEST 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and watched a car load of boys or girls showing off? It seems like often times they are in a convertible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Serving God And Others Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,695 views

    True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

    Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,914 views

    We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

    Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 3,716 views

    A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD IS SANCTIFICATION!

    “RISKY BUSINESS” I THESSALONIANS 4: 1-12 SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION: Today, our text deals with the reality of Sanctification in this Life. Our text bears out that “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” The Goal is to please God and in so doing, the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Wilderness Temptation

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    An obedient life is pleasing to God.

      CHRIST’S WILDERNESS TEMPTATIONS   Text: Mark 1:12-13     And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.   And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan;  and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.   Intro: The temptation of Christ: — ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joy In Heaven

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,622 views

    DOING WHAT PLEASES GOD!!!!!!!!!

    JOY IN HEAVEN INTRO: LUKE 15:1-10 1: LOOK AT THE CROWD GATHERED AROUND JESUS A) PUBLICANS AND SINNERS B) THE SOCIAL OUTCAST C) MOST EVEN DISOWNED BY THEIR OWN KINSMAN POINT: THESE PEOPLE ARE THE EQUIVALENT OF WHAT WE CALL TODAY, THROWAWAYS OR LOST CAUSES THOSE WHO AREN’T WORHT OUR TIME. 2: THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Good Example Of A Bad Man

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,710 views

    Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

    Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,074 views

    Building a life that will be pleasing to God

    Building A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Scripture reading (1-3) I. The Mandate of Faith v. 6 What do you think it takes to please God? Some people think that the way you please God is through ritual, that you chant certain prayers, you do certain rituals over and over again, you light some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,400 views

    This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others.

    When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us. While there is nothing wrong with being liked or thought well of, there is a danger in seeking such types of affirmation. As humans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Does What He Pleases Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,099 views

    God is truly Sovereign and does just as He pleases. In this sermon, we will contemplate the reality that God does not need us and that His plans are never thwarted.

    Our Awesome God: The God Who Does What He Pleases (topical) intro 1. Today we will begin a series titled, "Our Awesome God." 2. As I was preparing this message, I put a CD on the computer titled, "1001 Contemporary Sermon Illustrations." I have gotten a few good ones from this CD, but I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,197 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

  • A.C. Morgan avatar

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

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,582 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

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,306 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