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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Dying For Gain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

    Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 53,714 views

    We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

    Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Church Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,910 views

    What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 62,561 views

    This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

    Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Places

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    You can sometimes be placed in difficult situations but be in the perfect will of God.

    Philippians 1:12 KJV But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Philippians 1:12 AMPLIFIED Now I want you to know and continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mac Hammond avatar

    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,630 views

    It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

    A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying Is Better Than Living Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,009 views

    A sermon on Paul's great statement; To live is Christ and to die is gain." We look at what we gain by dying and how it should affect how we live.

    Title: Dying is better than living Text: Philippians 1:21-23 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Sears avatar

    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011
     | 5,138 views

    How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

    This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    News From The Front Lines Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,308 views

    Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

    Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Jones avatar

    To Live Is Christ! Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 4,841 views

    EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

    To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Make Paul’s Motto Your Life’s Model

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,937 views

    Make Paul’s Motto Your Life’s Model 1) “I want to live with Christ!” 2) “I want to live for Christ!”

    Freedom 55. For over 25 years now this has been the motto of a financial company headed by Canadian billionaire, Paul Desmarais. Many Canadians have adopted this motto as the model for their lives. They are working hard and making shrewd investments so that by the time they turn 55, they can quit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Turned On To The Truth

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012
     | 2,724 views

    The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

    EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    What Is My Life All About?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 3,817 views

    This talk aims to help answer one of big questions that people ask. namely, why am I here? What is my life all about? Why are we here on the earth? I don’t claim to have or give the full answer, but I hope it is a good start.

    (First of all, a note to the reader. This talk started out life as a thematic talk - what is my life all about. Therefore, please don’t be too surprised or disappointed that this sermon is therefore not an exposition of the Philippians chapter 1 Bible passage. I refer to it during the talk, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Keith Peters avatar

    To Die Is Gain.

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 8,140 views

    The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

    For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist