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Message from Greg Neal on March 5, 2023
It is natural to want to be friends with and seek approval from our peers, but how far is too far? In today's episode, the guys discuss how to stop being “men-pleasers.” The Bible shows us that there are two fears: the fear of men and the fear of God. If you live your entire life trying to please others, it's like continually trying to hit a moving target. People's expectations are always fleeting, and this will be a never-ending battle that will leave you exhausted and empty. Men are wicked and sinful, and our love for heroes is fragile. We see this reflected in the suicide rates of celebrities, who are so accustomed to pleasing men that when the favor of fans falls apart, they lose their identity and worth. It is impossible to please both man and God. Galatians 1:10 states, “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” If we are trying to please men, we can't please God. All the satisfaction that you need has been placed on the cross. God knows, loves, and accepts you because He made you, and all the approval you need is from Him. Next, the guys discuss a hypothetical situation where something could be pleasing to both men and God. In these cases, we should examine our motive. Pleasing the Lord should be the heartbeat of everything we do. Desiring the approval of men is also a form of worship, because worship is anything that we prioritize above God. Out of a desire to “fit in,” we become imitators of those around us, which exposes us to the danger of an identity crisis. If we try to be like other people in this fallen world, we become like a fallen creature ourselves, where pleasing people prevents us from accomplishing God's purpose for our life. We must choose to be who God made us to be, so we can glorify Him and share the gospel with others. If the apostles in the Bible tried to please men instead of God, then they would not have been martyred for their faith. The guys discuss John F. Kennedy and John Lennon who were worshiped by the world. But when they lost their lives, the big question isn't how handsome or rich or famous they were, but were their sins forgiven? People-pleasing may be seen as a “respectable sin,” but it is still a sin that creeps up secretly, unannounced and unnoticed. To keep this sin in check, we must be proactive in overcoming it. The guys suggest praying preventative prayers multiple times a day, studying and memorizing scripture, and reading books. If you don't act to change something, then that's evidence that you don't really want to overcome it. When we recognize our weakness, it drives us to God. We are not to serve ourselves or our culture—we are commanded to keep the KingdomThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro
Pleasing God isn't about putting a bigger smile on God's face. Pleasing God is about seeking to honor the One who already greatly delights in us.
Pleasing God isn't about putting a bigger smile on God's face. Pleasing God is about seeking to honor the One who already greatly delights in us.
What was it about Jesus being baptized that pleased God so much? And why did Jesus get baptized in the first place? Join Daisy as she invites you to meditate on Matthew 3:16-17 today.You can order the Alone With God journal here: https://wordbymail.com/order-journal
Christians cannot be slaves to public opinion, for we have a greater Master to serve. Today, R.C. Sproul rallies us to devote our lives to the approval of God, not men. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/ The Westminster Shorter Catechism with Sinclair Ferguson: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/westminster-shorter-catechism/ Luther: In Real Time https://lutherinrealtime.com/
Kimberly Clark is a recovered addict and Navy veteran, choosing every day to be healed and operate in her purpose. Kimberly spent over 10 years in active addiction after a military sexual trauma and being diagnosed with severe PTSD. She was in and out of jail, rehabs and psychiatric units trying any and everything to get her life together. After almost losing her life, being on life support in 2020, on January 3, 2021 her life was saved. Now, she is a passionate Mindset Coach, Certified Peer Support Specialist, published author, motivational speaker, and state leader for a national veteran suicide awareness non-profit organization –www.mission22.com More information about Kimberly: YouTube: Motivation From the Heart - YouTube Website: https://kimberlycares.org/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/kimberlyclarkmotivates Book: Stuck Between Pleasure & Pleasing God – Amazon: Stuck Between Pleasure & Pleasing God: Clark, Kimberly Nicole: 9798218010737: Amazon.com: Books
What does it look like to go all in on God? Pastor Dawn talks about stepping out in faith over failure! ----------------------------------------------------------- Want more information on how we fast and pray at Passionate Life Church? Watch our video guide here: https://passionatelifechurch.com/fast Thanks for watching! If you were positively impacted by this message, please leave us a comment! Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel to stay connected to this house. Join us every Sunday LIVE at 9:00am or 10:30am Website: https://www.passionatelifechurch.com Spotify: http://bit.ly/passionatelifechurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passionateli... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionatel... Giving: https://www.passionatelifechurch.com/... 10393 W Alamo Pl Littleton, CO 80127 Need Prayer? Email us at passionatelifechurch@gmail.com Text requests to (303) 726-8672 — ► Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Passiona... — Passionate People. Multicultural Environment. Atmosphere to Experience God. You will feel Loved, Refreshed, & Empowered Loved: We have an atmosphere of acceptance and an environment that creates a “come as you are” message. Everyone will feel loved! Refreshed: We serve a God of the Fresh Start! No matter where you've been or what you've done, God wants to refresh you today and every day. Empowered: God wants to grow you into everything He's called you to be and do. We want to give you all of the tools you will need in order to empower you to live a life fully devoted to Jesus Christ. We are non-denominational & believe that the Bible is truth and fully written by God through man. Need more information? Contact us at passionatelifechurch@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/passionatelifechurch/message
Pastor Doug encouraged us to take a look at what it means to please God in this New Year.
Richard Kim | Sunday morning, January 1, 2023
We welcome you to today's broadcast. Billy Lambert will be sharing insight from God's word. This broadcast is part of a nationally televised series sponsored by the churches of Christ. Please sign up for our FREE Bible correspondence course and check out our YouTube channel to see all the latest shows. Our goal is to encourage you to get to know your Bible. Have you watched Getting To Know Your Bible? Please check us out on Dish Network or Direct TV. Click here to find out where you can watch in your area. Our goal is to encourage you to get to know your Bible. #TelevisionMinistry #spreadthegospel Getting To Know Your Bible blogs are available on Spaces by WIX, the GTKYB social media pages, and on our website. Follow along with Billy's weekly podcasts and posts to be encouraged. #TelevisionMinistry #spreadthegospel #GTKYB #BillyLambert #Bible #study #summerdale #churchofchrist #Jesus #NewTestament #church #encouragement #podcast
Kimberly's lived experience exceeds most people's imagination. She has lived through and survived multiple traumas including rape, narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, MST, PTSD, Addiction and alcoholism. Not only did she survive it, she advocates for other women and veterans who are still suffering. Kimberly was in active addiction for over a decade including in and out of jail, rehabs and psychiatric units but now Is a Certified Peer Support Specialist for the Louisiana department of Behavioral health, the Louisiana State Leader for a national non-profit organization that raises awareness to Veteran Suicide, a published author, Motivational Speaker and most importantly a mother. She loves to speak about EMDR therapy, which changed her life. Kimberly wants to reach as many people as possible with her message of hope. My book, Stuck Between Pleasure and Pleasing God, is available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3NIkOZI To book me for speaking engagements you can go to www.kimberlyclarkwrites.com or email me at kimberlyclark7books@gmail.com Full Transcript below! Link Tree Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order! DIANA98825 https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out! https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Kimberly Clark [00:00:00] Diana Winkler: Hello, thanks for stopping in to listen today. I am grateful for your support. I aim to be a positive place for you to come to hear some fantastic guests, hear some music, and get some tools to help you heal. It is a crazy world out there right now, and it's especially made worse by social media, don't you think? [00:00:31] I have been following the takeover of Twitter and I'm not sure what's gonna transpire in the next few months as far as content creators go, but just a reminder for you to sign up for my newsletter. To keep in touch with me. If something happens to Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or TikTok, I can still reach you. [00:00:59] [00:01:00] I read that the government may ban TikTok in the future, so that's an example. Anyway, you'll get the latest news in music and some free gifts. I'm recording a lot of music right now, so if you want free music downloads from me, you will get free download of your choice if you are on my newsletter.
Stan does Part 5 of all the Ephesians verse 10's, which not only summarises the book of Ephesians but are also a summary of the big plan of God and the part we have to play in it. Eph 5:10 is about living a life that pleases God.
Episode 58 [Mark 12:28-34] w/ with Parker and Amy Smith Whether you are a christian or not, you have most likely asked yourself how you can please God. In today's episode we get the answer to that question. Once more, the answer comes directly from Jesus. Pleasing God or being in good standing with God isn't about committing good deeds or even trying to stop doing "bad things". The most important thing that every person can do is very simple. Answer: Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. Sponsors / Resources: Click to support: 22 Beans Coffee Co. Click to buy: Take & Read Podcast Hats Click to follow: Instagram Previous Episode (57): BIBLE KNOW IT ALLS | Jesus Overcomes Another Trap
Listen to Pastor Darrell minister from the book of John. We hope this message is a blessing to you.
Pastor Tyler continues our study from the Book of Hebrews, Faith Moving Forward.
In his verse by verse audio series on the book of Malachi, Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse points out the great insight and conviction that this messenger's writings offer us today. You'll see how Malachi, a prophet in the days of Nehemiah, directs his cries of judgment to a people plagued with corrupt priests, wicked practices and a false sense of security in their relationship with God. Using the question-and-answer method, Malachi probes deeply into their problems of hypocrisy, infidelity, mixed marriages, divorce, false worship, and arrogance. So sinful has the nation become that God's words to the people no longer have any impact. Through Malachi, you'll see how God revealed his continuing love for Israel in spite of her disobedience, and be challenge to live a life that is holy and honoring to him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29
Kimberly is a Navy Veteran, diagnosed with PTSD. She struggled with addiction and is now a peer support specialist. She is the Louisiana State Leader of a national nonprofit organization raising awareness of veteran suicide.
Today’s Broadcast November 16, 2022Pleasing God in Your Final Chapter-Part B1 Samuel 31:1-13 Listen Download Today's Message Purchase Message Download Worksheet From Series: Finish Well Purchase Entire Series Broadcast Archive Message Description Godly people should always endeavor to be as generous as possible. Series Description Generosity What’s Next Spiritual Detours Christmas Courage Internal Warfare This Month’s ResourceTop Series Fatal Excuses Christianity In Real Life The Experience of Every Christian Receive Monthly Insight from Pastor MikeYour email addressSubmit Share This Message:
Today’s Broadcast November 15, 2022Pleasing God in Your Final Chapter-Part A1 Samuel 31:1-13 Listen Download Today's Message Purchase Message Download Worksheet From Series: Finish Well Purchase Entire Series Broadcast Archive Message Description Godly people should always endeavor to be as generous as possible. Series Description Generosity What’s Next Spiritual Detours Christmas Courage Internal Warfare This Month’s ResourceTop Series Fatal Excuses Christianity In Real Life The Experience of Every Christian Receive Monthly Insight from Pastor MikeYour email addressSubmit Share This Message:
What does it mean to make every effort to enter the Sabbath rest promised in the Bible? Be careful to watch your step in these dark days – instead of conforming to the world, glorify God in all that you do.
More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music
The original creation had a purpose that was marred and derailed by sin. Scripture teaches in Christ, we are a new creation. Mac Powell sings of it in his song, "New Creation." It's the perfect song to launch into God's Word to learn all we can about what it means to be a new creation. Did you know there are only two places in the New Testament where the exact phrase "new creation" is used? I'm going to pick one and dive deep. Join me! In this week's episode, I discuss the following: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Read in context Read the text aloud Pray Make a list Define words Compare and contrast How the song is linked to "Soul On Fire" by Third Day - Episode 55 Our inspiration verse - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Slowing down to read the text in context and asking God to help me see what He wanted me to see Seeing links to what we've studied in previous weeks Pleasing God - 1 Corinthians 5:9 - Episode 444 New creation (i.e., new heavens and new earth) - 1 Corinthians 5:17 - Episode 443 Compare and contrast items dead vs. alive regarding others according to the flesh vs. not regarding others according to the flesh old creation vs. new creation How God created something out of nothing in the original creation - GotQuestions.org Article on ex nihilo The ministry, message, and role we have as new creations in Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 God as the initiator of reconciliation - The Message of 2 Corinthians by Paul Barnett - Amazon Paid Link How we are invited into the cooperative group effort of reconciliation God's heart is for the world to be reconciled to Him. His plan is to make that appeal through me. More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com The story behind the song "New Creation" by Mac Powell - KLove.com Article "I'm a New Creation in Christ...What is That?" - The Gospel Coalition Article My new favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Weekly Challenge Read Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. At least read chapters 4-6 before taking a closer look at verses 14-21 of chapter five and the following few verses of chapter six. Consider what it is to be a new creation in light of what you know about the first creation. Interact with the text by making lists and defining words as you ponder the meaning of reconciliation and your ministry, message, and title from being reconciled to God.
Do you struggle with focus? Are you someone who may not know where to place your focus given the chaotic nature of life? In this episode, we will look at Paul as someone who had proper focus. And over the course of this series "Where is Your Focus", we will continue to look to Paul as someone who exemplified tremendous, consistent focus. What we do consistently in our lives makes all the difference. What are you consistently focused on?
It's far easier to please God than most people think. Today Joyce shares two things you can do to make God happy and energize your faith at the same time!
Normal people are stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Many of their relationships are, at best, strained and, in most cases, just surviving. Even though we live in one of the most prosperous places on earth, normal is still living paycheck to paycheck and never getting ahead. And when it comes to God, the many believe, but few practice the teachings of Scripture in their everyday lives. Simply put, normal isn't working.
Pleasing God is not a mystery. It is not something that is inaccessible. It is possible to find and know what pleases Him. Whatever is pleasing to the Lord is always what is best for you. Whatever is pleasing to the Lord is always your answer.
Ever wonder if God is disappointed in you? Today Joyce shares scriptures that reveal His true feelings toward you. Discover the good news you've been missing!
Hebrews 13: 15-16 (ESV)
Paul's description & defense of his ministry to the Thessalonians provides us a good example of how to minister to others. We look at 3 details of the good steward who has been entrusted with ministry from God. 1. A Ministry of Courage & Commitment 2. A Ministry with Honesty Motives 3. A Ministry Aimed at Pleasing God
Heart to Heart - Download and listen to a powerful morning devotion from Pastor Jacques as he shares on the power of faith. Our faith should be pleasing to God. When we have faith it shows trust and that is what builds us up. 5 October 2022
-Prayerful for Pleasing God- - Bob Gianserra - Colossians 1-9-11
-Prayerful for Pleasing God- - Bob Gianserra - Colossians 1-9-11
"It's All About Pleasing God!" (Hebrews 11:5-6/Ephesians 5:10)_Speaker: Dr. R.T. Kendall
When immorality is rampant, how can we speak holiness into our culture? Lynette Menezes, Senior Leader of Every Nation India, encourages us to pursue righteousness in ourselves and our communities.
"Prayer Changes Everything"
Pleasing God - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2
"Find Out What Pleases The Lord"