Sermons about What Pleases God

Relying On God Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022

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Blessed are the poor in spirit - God is pleased when we rely on Him.

Relying on God lanny smith Reboot / Dependence; Pride / Matthew 5:3 • Old saying that “God helps those who help themselves.” Attrib. to Ben Franklin but actually from an earlier source from the 1600. • In fact, different cultures across 100’s of years have had similar sayings. From Buddhism, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3, Romans 12:1-3, Romans 3:23, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spontaneous Combustion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2007

based on 1 rating

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An example can be a powerfully driving force, even an ancient example like that of the Thessalonians.

Spontaneous Combustion (I Thessalonians 1:7-10) 1. Many people believe in the theory of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Others say it is merely an urban legend. 2. According to an article from Wikipedia, those who believe that Spontaneous Human Combustion is true describe some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Preaching Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

“The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Problems With Cain's Offering

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 30, 2005

based on 114 ratings

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Maybe one of the most disturbing passages in the Bible is the story that tells how a man committed the first murder against his own brother. Just the very horror and evil of such an act is disturbing to say the least. It is a story that chills us to our

1 CAIN WANTED TO DENY THAT HUMAN NATURE IS EVIL HE FELT HE WAS BASICALLY GOOD Cain wanted to believe that he was basically a “good Joe.” He did what was morally right. He didn’t “drink, smoke or chew, or run with girls that do.” No one would want to admit that they are basically a bad person. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by T Marshall on Sep 1, 2002

based on 16 ratings

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Well receive evangelistic message preached to wide ranged age group.

Can I Get A Witness ?? ( before i get started i want to read a passage out of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 ever since i surrendered to the call to preach this has been my motto, my guideline " And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Gotta Look Good

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 13 ratings

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A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 3,970 views

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is sermon 3 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 2 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We Not In Hell Today?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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evaluation to three answeres people give to the question...why are we not in Hell today?

Why are we not in Hell today? 1/17/03 Opening statement… Why are we not in Hell today? Why are we not in Hell.? Take your Bibles this morning if you would and please turn to 2ND Thessalonians chapter 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Can You See My Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Aug 25, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 3,566 views

Witness

CAN YOU SEE MY JESUS Col 1:27 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. (NKJ) *** There are some things that the world cannot take away. *** The world cannot take away your joy, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fields Are Ripe For The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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a sermon discussing how we are allowing others to go to hell all around us..

The Fields are ripe for The Harvest. Read John 4:35 Opening Statement…. This morning, I started of by asking the question, why are we not in Hell today… This evening, I want to start by asking… why do we want others to go to Hell? Of course, our response ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Dec 18, 2014

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The true gift of Christmas is God's gift to the world. For God so loved the world that He gave...It is the gift that humanity so desperately needed..

What is the meaning of Christmas? Why gifts? We know when Christ was born the Wise men brought gifts; gold, incense and myrrh .It was their way to honor and worship the new born King. The true meaning of Christmas is the true gift come into the world, Christ the Savior. As a gift it is not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Following God's Vision For Your Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 15, 2022

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Life is filled with never ending choices. How we decide to live our lives matters to God. The following sermon is review Biblical characters who when hearing God’s call obeyed and as a result got to participate in a divine role in His kingdom that far outlasted their time on this earth!

Following His Vision for Your Life Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many great wonders in this world but certainly one of the most beautiful but challenging of them is a maze found in Venice, Italy called the Villa Pisani Labirinto. Designed by Girolamo ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

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