Sermons about What Pleases God

What's That Smell? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

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To explore the imagery in Revelation 5:8, emphasizing the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the concept of our prayers as a pleasing aroma to God.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today to delve into the profound mysteries of Revelation 5:8, as we meditate on the righteousness of Christ, the power of prayer, and the aroma of Christ. In the words of A. W. Tozer, "The key to prayer is simply praying." Simple, yet so powerfully true! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8

Topics: Aroma, Christ

You Can't Please Everyone Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 2, 2009

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You can’t please everyone, but you can please God.

To receive free weekly emails contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ PEOPLE PLEASING The Apostle Paul wrote the Letter to the Galatians to expose the error of a group known as the Judaizers. The Judaizers were Jewish Christians who taught that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

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To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of Perfection

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 18, 2012

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God is a perfect God and He is perfect in His ways and in what He does, and consequently requires perfection from us because we were created in His image.

THE GOD OF PERFECTION STUDY TEXT: 2Sam. 22:31-33 2 Samuel 22:31-33 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. 32 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? 33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose, Please Stand Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

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Purpose rises when God’s word defines us, God’s anointing empowers us, and we step into the valley knowing the battle belongs to the Lord.

There are moments in Scripture when God doesn’t whisper purpose—He shakes it into the bones of His people. And one of those moments erupts in 1 Samuel 17 when a young shepherd boy, overlooked by his family and underestimated by everyone else, stands on a battlefield and shouts a question that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:47, Ephesians 2:10, 1 John 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Save A Piece For Me Jesus…please

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

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Those who have been called and who have responded to the gospel in faith have become both the remnant of Israel who were God’s elect in ancient times and the new Israel God has created in Christ.

A woman was talking to her minister after church one Sunday. She said, “I hope you didn’t take it personally, Pastor, when my husband walked out during your sermon.” “I did find it rather upsetting,” the minister replied. “It’s not a reflection on you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Anglican

God Pleasers - Part 2

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

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(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live daily with one goal in mind - to please God.

God-Pleasers Part Two Colossians 1:10 Last week we started a mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that the place of extravagant blessing belongs to God-Pleasers. Victory over sin and defeat of Satan belongs to God-Pleasers. Moving the heavens and the earth and authority in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: *other

When God Is Satisfied With Us

Contributed by David Holman on Jan 24, 2016

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Total Dependence on God

When God is Satisfied with Us Acts 17:24-27 When is God most satisfied with us? Is He most satisfied with me I’m reading my Bible; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m doing good deeds; is He is most satisfied with me when I pray; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m working in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022

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1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing To Get A Good Harvest

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2023

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Just because a person becomes saved does not mean the end of God's expectations for us. We plant seeds to please the Holy Spirit and not the flesh so that we might receive a harvest that is eternal, holy and pleasing to the Lord!

Sowing a Good Harvest? Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you born again? If so then you are a new creation, eternally adopted and sealed by the Holy Spirit as an heir in God’s family! But is your decision to make Jesus the Lord of your life all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

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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

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

My Month Of Service

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of April, the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service. Show me the man that is willing to serve and I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8, John 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 13 Wrap Up- "Living Bona Fide" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 3, 2017

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Wrap up of our James study

Bona Fide A study of James Part 13 “Living Bona Fide” I have spent the last 3 months teaching and preaching through the book of James We have spent a lot of time learning what being Bona Fide means Now it is time to apply what we have learned Dustin Hoffman in the movie Little Big Man Said ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom To Disappoint Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018

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If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (Pogo)

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 22, 2009

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Discovering and applying what Jesus taught about self.

Pleasing Ourselves - Godless Objective (POGO) Some of you will remember the cartoon strip named Pogo. About a half century ago, back in the fifties, a favorite comic strip of many people was about an assortment of animals living in Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp. The cartoonist, Walt Kelly, referred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

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