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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    What is real joy and how to do you find it? Paul the Apostle begins teaching us by showing joy is found by partnering with others’ lives and sharing the gospel.

    There’s a well known saying out there: "what’s in it for me?" In broadcasting we would define a story’s newsworthiness by asking "why should I care?" All around us exists a mentality of "me first." And even though when we come to Jesus we receive something invaluable as a person - the salvation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When A Preacher Dies. What Is A Minister?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,489 views

    Ministers of the Gospel are sometimes forgotten, by the very fact that they are ministers. Passed over for recognition for their indifference to the cares of this world, marked as strange for their un-tiring dedication to the truth of the Word of God.

    When a Preacher Dies. What is a Minister? Dedicated to Pastor Chinna Dora who received the call from God and has gone to Paradise on 01.12.2005 03:00A.M. Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,251 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evidence Of A Christ-Centered Life Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,058 views

    If a believer has truly made Christ the center of their lives then there should be a change in their purpose, perspective of death, performance, the their personal relationships.

    #11 6-3-07 Evidence of a Christ-Centered Life Introduction, What does it mean to be a Christ-centered person? It means first that you know Christ as your Savior and then have made Him the Lord of your life. Text; Philippians 1:21-28 I. A Change in Your Purpose A. Previous goals of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Pass Away Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 4,992 views

    First of four messages looking at eternity and the urgency and excitement we can have looking forward to it. Randy Alcorn’s book "Heaven" was used extensively for this series.

    Driven By Eternity ----- P.A.S.S Away Sunday Sermon / September 9th 2007 Intro: Heaven! Can you even imagine how awesome Heaven is? Have you ever tried to? In so doing we will find great joy and encouragement in this temporal life. I want you to join me over the next four weeks for a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Smiling In The End

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    God gave me a vision of Jesus smiling at my wife’s grandmother’s death.

    Smiling in the End Subtitle: Jesus is Smiling Philippians 1:20-26 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Ro 5:5; 8:19; Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Even In Death, The Grace Of God Is Proclaimed

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    A Funeral sermon for a faithful, elderly woman.

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in your grace, and hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Conduct Becoming

    Contributed by Lew Slade on May 9, 2007
     | 1,740 views

    What does it mean for us to "conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ"?

    Judi and I have been doing a bit of re-decorating over the past few months – and I’m not referring to the diet we’ve been on! On a couple of occasions I have been to the Hardware shop and asked them to mix up a special colour for me. I don’t know if you’ve ever watched this being done. In case ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Caged Courage Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2008
     | 4,049 views

    We can unleash our courage if we know who we are and what we are about, and if we have a proper perspective on our relationships.

    Most of God’s creatures are in some sort of cage. Animals that appear to run wild are not all that free; they have migratory patterns and other restraints on where they can go. They are caged, even when that cage is not visible. And what that cage does to their courage! The birds of the air, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Don't Allow Circumstances Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,822 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The first thief: "Difficult Circumstances."

    DON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES ROB YOUR JOY A. For the next few weeks we’re going to take a look at CHRISTIAN JOY and the THIEVES that try to ROB us of our JOY from the book of Philippians. 1. Now to some people the phrase “CHRISTIAN JOY” is an OXYMORON--in their mind these two words CONTRADICT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 34,658 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dwight Shaffer avatar

    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    Funeral message for devoted Christian

    INTRODUCTION: A)As we gather here this evening, we do so with mixed emotions. There’s the natural emotion of sadness, as thoughts of continuing on in this life, without ______ sink in. The last few months have been very difficult for ___________ and _____mate______. As difficult as it is watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,961 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Burns avatar

    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

    Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Hart avatar

    Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ