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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Life That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    Our goal in life should be to please God. This is a sermon on how we can do that.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21 Title: The Life that pleases God Introduction 1.Jesus’ prayer for all believers - UNITY (John 17:23) “That they may be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” Examples…one God, One Gospel, One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Louis J Locke avatar

    Living To Please The Lord

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024
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    Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ponderings of the heart – desiring that they always be pleasing to the Lord, the One Who is ‘my strength and my redeemer.’

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14 Psalm 19 is a psalm of David. David’s prayer is a life-desire to please the Lord; specifically in this verse relating to words spoken and the inward thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020
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    ‘Living to Please God’ – 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 1-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Walk in holiness (vs 1-8): (a). Right attitude (vs 1a) (b). Right actions (vs 2-3) (c). Right Appreciation (vs 6-8) (2). Walk in Harmony (vs 9-10) (3). Walk in Honesty (vs 11-12): SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the F.A. Cup final a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2011
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    The shepherds and the magi demonstrate the kind of worship that is pleasing to God.

    Beginnings are really important. Just think about how many great literary works are known by their opening words. Let’s see if you can identify a few of them: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” [A Tale of Two Cities] “All children, except one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Please God"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    Christians should have a great desire to please God.

    Title: “How To Please God” Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21 Introduction: Living to please God should be the desire of every Christian individual. His Word challenges us to live lives that are pleasing unto Him. In order to do this; we must first understand “how to please God?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Encouragement, Please!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008
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     | 5,188 views

    Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

    1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
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     | 10,760 views

    The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    A Christian Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    This message defines the Christians as a person who pleases God, and incredible truth for every follower of Christ.

    A PERSON WHO PLEASES GOD COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Last week we look at 7 blessings that Christians have. These included: God’s Word; Grace; Peace; a Heavenly Father; faith; love, and hope in God. Today we will see that another definition of a Christian is someone who pleases the Lord in every way. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Faith That Pleases God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009
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     | 5,202 views

    Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

    “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Live To Please God Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 24, 2009
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     | 4,248 views

    What is is that God wants of me? God doesn’t want religion he wants faithfulness.

    1/ God’s purpose ... God wants us to live for him. The law was given so people could demonstrate their faithfulness and love for him. That would over flow into love for other people. People have turned their back to live for themselves. Many of these people are religious (Christian even) They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    How To Please God

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    Enoch was described as a man that "pleased God." Wouldn’t you like to have this testimony?

    HOW TO PLEASE GOD Text: Hebrews 11:5 Introduction: · Enoch mentioned 9 times in Bible, 6 in Genesis, 1 in Luke, 1 in Jude, 1 in Hebrews · Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him · Hebrews 11:5 he had this testimony, that he pleased God · Wouldn’t it be nice to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Testimony That Pleases God

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009
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    Outline used for Funeral of Pastor Friend, with some modifications and then preached the next Sunday AM Service.

    A TESTIMONY THAT PLEASES GOD 9/20/09 Hebrews 11:5 A. CLEAR TESTIMONY 1. Salvation Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. a. Singularity of salvation Neither is there salvation in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Pleasing Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Will you make the Heavenly Father's desires your desires?

    [If you would like to receive sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] OUR FATHER’S LOVE This week my son brought home his report card. Thankfully, he received A’s and a couple of B’s. Not every child is expected to get all A’s. But we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Get In Line Please

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 24, 2010
     | 3,146 views

    God can produce what he needs when he needs it.

    GODS PRODUCTION LINE Acts 2 1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3And there appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Pleases God?

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,049 views

    A message exploring the 4 most popular ways we displease God and the 3 ways we please Him most.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 What Pleases God? “What does the LORD require of you?” -Micah 6:8 Icebreaker: (Show Pictures of Office) Intro: I came in that day to my office, worn out. The stress of a busy week was getting to me, and I walk in my office to see that. And you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God