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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Never Give Up!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 12,090 views

    A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

    Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

    “You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Striving For Perfection

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    We cannot ever rest in our struggle to become more like Christ.

    Phil. 3:12-16 - 12Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 13,732 views

    In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

    "Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Play To Your Potential Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,771 views

    Paul tells us to live up to what we have already attained. This is a crucial obligation of every believer. We must walk in the light that we have.

    Play To Your Potential Philippians 3:16 -- Don’t worry about what you don’t understand. "What I don’t understand about the Bible does not worry me; What I do understand does!" Mark Twain --God gives understanding. -to those who have ears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,373 views

    How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

    FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Normal Christian Life

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 20,642 views

    The normal Christian life is one of FULL devotion to Jesus Christ.

    “The Normal Christian Life” Some 250 years ago, two young Moravian men heard of an island in the West Indies which was virtually owned by one plantation master. He was a violent man who treated his slaves with complete contempt. He would not allow them to know anything of Christianity; no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

    Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching For The Prize

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    Message from Phil.3:1 - 19

    LET’S OPEN OUR BIBLES TO PHIL. 3- AND VERSES 12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Into The Game

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    I compared the Baltimore Ravens and Coach Billick plans with Pauls three essentials in Phil 3 - Priority, Plans and Attitude. Preached it before the Raven’s beat Tennessee

    Getting Into The Game! Philippians 3:7-16 I have a confession to make; one of the reasons that I was glad about being sent to Bel Air, MD was that I was returning to Baltimore football territory. Grew up with colts, watched Johnny Unitas throw his last touchdown pass at memorial stadium. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,868 views

    Mastery of Godâs Called A.

    Mastery of Godâs Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) C. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 3. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ÎReaching forthâ - The Greek word points out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,224 views

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A.

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) B. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 2. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ‘Reaching forth’ - The Greek word points out the strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist