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  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    A Child Who Pleases The Father

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 17, 2025
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    t is not without reason that, as parents, we feel immense joy when we see our children grow up and love God.

    A Child Who Pleases the Father It is not without reason that, as parents, we feel immense joy when we see our children grow up and love God. On the other hand, we feel sadness when we see our children living in disorder. One Bible verse that is often referenced about a child who pleases the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Isaiah Banjo avatar

    What God Really Requires From You Series

    Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020
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    When a man comes before the Lord and bows down before Him, there is an expectation from God. Your coming before God should be that which pleases God.

    Micah 6: 6 - 8 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before Him with burnt Offerings, with calves a year old? (KJV) 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams or with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Hold, Please

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
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    Patience in Prayer

    Many of us have experienced the frustration we felt when we were placed on hold. You finally reach a real person, and before you can give your name or state your reason for calling you are quickly asked, "Hold, please!" In addition to that, many of these modern day time saving devices does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Pleasing The Lord

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    talks about the Ingredients that we need to please the Lord

    Hebrews 13:18-25 Pleasing the Lord! Introduction 1. We love to try and please our boss. 2. We as humans have a natural tendency to want to please people. 3. Kids do this often with their parents. That is why you have all those pictures hanging on your refrigerator 4. Even though you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Please Be Patient

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
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    A study of Christian patience

    Please Be Patient James 5:7-12 May 24, 1998 Introduction I. Young Man seeking patience II. Patience Testers * Long lines at the grocery * Having someone pull out in front of you on the highway and then drive extremely slow * Children who refuse to go to sleep * Slow service in the McDonald’s drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
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    These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

    Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Please Explain Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    The Ethiopian Eunuch didn’t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus’ life death and resurrection.

    In a few minutes we’ll say the creed, as we do most weeks, and we’ll repeat these words almost without thinking: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again - in accordance with the Scriptures." I wonder whether we ever stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    No Peacekeepers Please

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 25, 2010
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    No peacekeeper just peace makers please www.preaching.co.nr

    The Biblical concept of PEACE is more than the greeting Shalom. Shalom was a pronouncement of good spiritual, physical and material well being upon the person greeted. The Bible speaks of our peace with God in reconciliation and assurance, peace of mind that is void of offence and living in harmony ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Pleasing Sacrifice

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2006
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    The sheding of animals blood became the beginning of the way back for all mankind! The shedding of Jesus’ blood cleanses us from all sin, and brings complete victory!

    The Pleasing Sacrifice Text: Leviticus 8: 18- 24 18 Then he brought the ram as the burnt offering. And Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram, 19 and Moses killed it. Then he sprinkled the blood all around on the altar. 20 And he cut the ram into pieces; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    A Pleasing Servant

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Oct 23, 2003
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    This is a question we as Christians need to ask ourselves daily as we serve our Lord. Are we a pleasing servant?

    A PLEASING SERVANT TEXT: JOHN 12:24-26 INTRODUCTION: A ragged boy with a violin under his arm once roamed the streets of Europe. A famous musician hearing him play, and learning that the boy had no home, nor family, took him under his wing. He became a father to the boy and taught him all he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Soul Pleasing

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,405 views

    Benefits of Prayer

    Soul Pleasing John 16:33, Eph 6:18, 1 Th 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Matt 26:36-44, James 5:16, Mark 6:46 Luke 6:12, Mat 26:36, Matt 19:13, John 17:9, Luke 18:1, Matt 6:5, Luke 11:1, Matt 6:9-13 October 28, 2002 I. One of the things that we have to face about life is that it is not always easy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Identification Please Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon looks at the identification of a Christian.

    Sunday Morning, August 18, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The Kingdom Is Near¡¨ [#3] SLIDE 1 IDENTIFICATION PLEASE Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction: 1. Our vacation this year introduced our children to something new: Airports and airplanes. With all of the tightened security it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Well Pleased!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,648 views

    What are you going to do with your life?

    Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "Praise That Is Pleasing"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,469 views

    An expository message admonishing believers to a life of praise and good works.

    “Praise That is Pleasing” Hebrews 13:15-16 August 25, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text: Hebrews 13:15-16 The Text Summary: The author of Hebrews admonishes believers to a lifestyle of offering praise to God; the praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dave Bishop avatar

    Please Yourself

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist