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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finishing Touches

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    Funeral message for Mrs. Betty Parker, a member of our church who had known for some time that she would die, and who had carefully thought through her relationships, her responsibilities, and her faith.

    FINISHING TOUCHES (Philippians 1:3-11) I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. Some tasks are never finished. No matter how much effort you put in, they are never finished. There is always more that could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 6 - Defining Joy

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 views

    This was a message in a series on "joy in the Christian life" from Nehemiah & Philippians

    Some might think it a bit strange that I’ve called this Sunday morning series - "Joy in the Christian Life" = Because this is the 6th message in the series - And this will be the first week that I’m really dealing with the idea of joy - But the only joy available in the Christian life is Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians Part 1 "“Thanks For Your Friendship And Support!” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    I greatly rejoice in our friendship and I thank you for your faithful support for me in this my time of need. But I am rejoicing because I know I am following the will of God for my life.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 1) – “Thanks for your friendship and support!” On the lighter side of life: Everyone knows that religion isn’t supposed to make us laugh--precisely why everyone has their favorite religious jokes. Here are some classic Christian singles pick-up lines: 1) Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,712 views

    Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

    OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005
     | 2,458 views

    What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

    Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Learning To Make Lemonade Series

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,975 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to make the most out of difficult situations.

    Series: “How To Have Joy In A Jail Cell” Pastor: Robert E. Dyson City of Refuge Bible Baptist Church True Blue, VA PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,503 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

    Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For The Day Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 2,644 views

    Encourage and empower the beleivers to enjoy their partnership in the gospel until the Lord’s return.

    NIV Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,465 views

    Philippians chapter 1 give us what we need to stay joyful, regardless how difficult like becomes.

    How to Be Joyful No Matter What Philippians 1 • Most people don’t enjoy life • Just look at people at the subway: hard faces, grin, baptize in vinegar The 4 keys for a joyful life 1. The Right Perspective (1:12-14) a. What do you see when you are confronted with the worst? i. Myth: Life must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have Joy Where You Are

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,720 views

    How to maintain your join where you are.

    How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having Great Confidence!

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    It’s a great comfort to know that Jesus never abandons us, that God will finish what He started in the Christian life. I look closer into this verse and give 4 points into Christ’s character that will encourage every person.

    Title: Having Great Confidence In One Thing! Text: Phil 1:3-11 (Key verse 6) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - The church of Philippi was special to Paul. - For the reason that it was the first church established on European soil, and a church that supported Paul with gifts. Philippi was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Guaranteed Goal Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    If we seek God’s glory in our lives, we are guaranteed that He will fulfill that goal

    Guaranteed Goal Philippians 1:1-11 1/9/2000 Introduction What would you be willing to attempt if you were guaranteed to win? It would probably change your goals, wouldn’t it? You’d be willing to take risks, because they wouldn’t be risks any more! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    God Will Finish What He Starts

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

    “GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simeon Krastev avatar

    Be Partner In Spreading The Gospel!

    Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    If we want our church to continue to exist and to be lighthouse pointing the Way to salvation, we have to give.

    THE OCCASION FOR WRITING PHILIPANS The partnership between the minister and the church is one of the main themes in the Epistle to the Philippians. Paul writes this letter in order to express his gratitude to the members of the church in Philippi for the financial support they have sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal