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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    To Do Or To Be

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

    "To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,129 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
     | 5,786 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
     | 7,815 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
     | 3,150 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
     | 11,207 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

  • Martin Scarce avatar

    Christ Our Goal

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,754 views

    It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

    Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Dung

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon which directs the Christian’s focus to what Christ has done through our salvation if we never got another thing.

    Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida Joe Bedy Nov. 27 2002 COUNT IT ALL DUNG In today’s politically correct environment where you have to be so careful to keep from offending anyone, we might all have to give reports like this fourth grader who reported on the origins of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

    THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Matter Of Things.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,481 views

    In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus means to him. This morning we looked at the way he shared his own personal testimony. How that Jesus changed his life and made him a new man.

    This matter of things. Philippians 3:1 -- 11. 09/26/04 This is our forth sermon on how to have joy in our Christian journey here on earth. We have talked about the way to spell joy is Jesus first; others second, and yourself last. In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Keep From Falling

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,890 views

    The three safeguards that will keep you from falling.

    How to Keep from Falling By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 3:1-3:21 • Paul provides us with three safeguard for keeping what we have in Jesus • “it is a safeguard to you”…a safeguard from keeping us from falling 1. Guard your thought life (3:1-8) a. Watch them dogs i. Dogs intimidate others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    A Life That's Focused

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

    A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,957 views

    This sermon is for Black Heritage Sunday, looking at the role of people of color in the Bible.

    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget NLF February 27, 2003 Psalm 105:1-7 Philippians 3:1-14 I received my tax bill on my house at the beginning of the month one June or July. I knew it was my property tax bill, so I intended to pay it at the end of the month with all my other bills ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Playing For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,273 views

    The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

    This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 33,631 views

    A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

    Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ