Title: Well Pleasing in His Sight
Speaker: Pastor Phil Haddad
Date: 15th March 2026
Location: Adelaide, Australia

Summary:
"The Lord is not asking us to bring a perfect work. What he's asked us to do was already perfect."

This episode looks at a question that sits underneath almost every decision we make: who are we actually trying to please? It opens with Caleb and Joshua, the two men who came back from the promised land with a good report and then waited forty years in the wilderness before they ever set foot in it again. They held onto God's promise while everyone around them let fear win, and God said of Caleb that he had another spirit in him and followed fully.

From there the teaching turns to three moments in the life of Jesus that show us what pleases the Father: his obedience in baptism, his answers to temptation in the wilderness, and his willingness to lay down his rights at the cross. Each one is simple rather than impressive. The picture is drawn using a child running up the aisle with a coloured-in page, scribbled well outside the lines, desperate to hear a parent say they're proud. God is not grading the artwork. He is looking at the attitude behind it.

There's a practical edge here too. Pleasing God often costs us popularity, and there are moments when the right thing and the easy thing part company. The episode closes with a list of eighteen things that please God, and a reminder that what we bring him each day is no longer a piece of paper but our decisions, our conversations and our attitudes.

Key Points:
God responds to attitude and obedience, not to polish, performance or impressive results.
Caleb and Joshua held faith through a forty year delay, showing that waiting well is part of believing God's promise.
At his baptism Jesus had performed no miracle and taught no crowd, yet the Father said he was well pleased, because obedience alone was enough.
The three temptations in the wilderness each offered a shortcut to satisfaction, authority or attention, and each was answered with Scripture rather than argument.
Seeking to please people and seeking to please God will sometimes pull in opposite directions, and popularity is the cost we may have to pay.
Being falsely accused and taking it patiently, rather than defending ourselves, is described as acceptable to God.
Simple daily practices please God: faith, obedience, humility, repentance, love, mercy, prayer, thanksgiving, serving others, endurance, truth telling, forgiveness, generosity, faithfulness and walking in the Spirit.

Reference Scriptures:
Numbers 14:24
Galatians 1:10
Matthew 3:13-17
Isaiah 9:6
Matthew 4:1-11
Philippians 2:6-8
Isaiah 53:7
Isaiah 53:10
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 4:34
John 5:19
John 5:30
John 8:29
John 8:50
John 18:11
Ecclesiastes 7:20
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Matthew 25:21

Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com 

The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com 

© 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Well Pleasing in His Sight Speaker: Pastor Phil Haddad Date: 15th March 2026 Location: Adelaide, Australia
Summary: "The Lord is not asking us to bring a perfect work. What he's asked us to do was already perfect."
This episode looks at a question that sits underneath almost every decision we make: who are we actually trying to please? It opens with Caleb and Joshua, the two men who came back from the promised land with a good report and then waited forty years in the wilderness before they ever set foot in it again. They held onto God's promise while everyone around them let fear win, and God said of Caleb that he had another spirit in him and followed fully.
From there the teaching turns to three moments in the life of Jesus that show us what pleases the Father: his obedience in baptism, his answers to temptation in the wilderness, and his willingness to lay down his rights at the cross. Each one is simple rather than impressive. The picture is drawn using a child running up the aisle with a coloured-in page, scribbled well outside the lines, desperate to hear a parent say they're proud. God is not grading the artwork. He is looking at the attitude behind it.
There's a practical edge here too. Pleasing God often costs us popularity, and there are moments when the right thing and the easy thing part company. The episode closes with a list of eighteen things that please God, and a reminder that what we bring him each day is no longer a piece of paper but our decisions, our conversations and our attitudes.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>God responds to attitude and obedience, not to polish, performance or impressive results.</li>
<li>Caleb and Joshua held faith through a forty year delay, showing that waiting well is part of believing God's promise.</li>
<li>At his baptism Jesus had performed no miracle and taught no crowd, yet the Father said he was well pleased, because obedience alone was enough.</li>
<li>The three temptations in the wilderness each offered a shortcut to satisfaction, authority or attention, and each was answered with Scripture rather than argument.</li>
<li>Seeking to please people and seeking to please God will sometimes pull in opposite directions, and popularity is the cost we may have to pay.</li>
<li>Being falsely accused and taking it patiently, rather than defending ourselves, is described as acceptable to God.</li>
<li>Simple daily practices please God: faith, obedience, humility, repentance, love, mercy, prayer, thanksgiving, serving others, endurance, truth telling, forgiveness, generosity, faithfulness and walking in the Spirit.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Numbers 14:24</li>
<li>Galatians 1:10</li>
<li>Matthew 3:13-17</li>
<li>Isaiah 9:6</li>
<li>Matthew 4:1-11</li>
<li>Philippians 2:6-8</li>
<li>Isaiah 53:7</li>
<li>Isaiah 53:10</li>
<li>1 Peter 2:19-25</li>
<li>John 4:34</li>
<li>John 5:19</li>
<li>John 5:30</li>
<li>John 8:29</li>
<li>John 8:50</li>
<li>John 18:11</li>
<li>Ecclesiastes 7:20</li>
<li>Ecclesiastes 12:13</li>
<li>Matthew 25:21</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival

Talks straight from the Word of God.

Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

The Lord is not asking us to bring a perfect work. What he's asked us to do was already perfect. This episode asks a question that sits underneath most of our decisions: who are we really trying to please? Starting with Caleb and Joshua waiting forty years for a promise, it moves through three moments in the life of Jesus that show what God actually responds to. His baptism, his answers in the wilderness, and his silence at the cross all point to the same thing. Not skill, not results, not reputation, but obedience and a humble attitude. It closes with eighteen simple things that please God.