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  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. Once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,832 views

    I. Call to Joy I (1) A.

    I. Call to Joy I (1) A. Repeated call 1. Prevalent theme in book a. ‘Joy’ – 6X b. ‘Rejoice’ – 8X B. Basis of joy - ‘brethren’ C. Scope of our joy 1. ‘In the Lord’ 2. Over 130X in NT 3. 9X in Philippians II. Warning Against Judaisers (2) A. Beware of dogs 1. Word used as a metaphor for person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Purpose-Driven Life

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living.

    People need a reason to live, and resources for living: It is not uncommon to find people without a reason for living. They simply exist until they can bear it no longer, or they fill their emptiness with meaningless pursuits. Other people have reasons for living, but no resources for living. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

    Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "Nothing Else Compares"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    Is Christ enough or do we have our eyes on something else?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Nothing Else Compares” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philippians was written by Paul from prison as he awaited a trial. Paul had been arrested for preaching, basically, that all a person had to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Most Important Journey

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

    If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

    Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

    What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Safeguards Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    We have certain spiritual safeguards in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000-foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

    Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Profit And Loss

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 11,208 views

    Not all losses are losses.

    INTRO.- Here is the kind of profit that most of us think of. ILL.- A millionaire was asked how he got rich. He said, “Well, I began by buying peanuts for five cents a bag and selling them for ten cents. I worked long hours and all holidays. However, I didn’t become a millionaire for another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Easter series

    The Power of the resurrection "But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    No Confidence In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    All this leads me to an important subject I have been wanting to address. What is it? It is the temptation to believe that earthly honors will automatically result in heavenly rewards.

    IT’S TIME TO LAUGH NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH Philippians 3:1-11 A while ago I talked with a man who said that he needed to work harder at being happier. That got my attention. He said he’d been raised in an ultraserious home. He said, My parents taught us that we could achieve whatever we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Source Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

    Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Out Of Past - Into The Future

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    You are either a product of your past or you are a product of the Cross. Entering the New Year or any new endeavor needs the guidance of God in order to be truly sucessful.

    Out of the Past and Into the Future 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Phil 3:1-2 (KJV) Watch out for those dogs, those wicked men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist