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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

    Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Come, Let Us Pray

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

    Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Tears Of An Apostle"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,416 views

    The Apostle Paul cried! It’s important that we understand the emotional and spiritual stresses that brought him tears. In doing so we can understand what should cause our own concern, and tears!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church January 19th 2003 “The Tears of an Apostle” Philippians 3: 18-21 By Pastor Mark Hensley “For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Have Peace?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 321 ratings
     | 17,404 views

    Peace is illusive in our society. But God has provided a way for us to have it through thinking about the right things.

    Dec. 5, 1999 Phil. 4:1-9 How can I have Peace? INTRODUCTION If someone were to come and ask you, “WHAT IS PEACE”, how would you answer them? Peace is one of those things that everyone wants, but no one has a real clear answer of what it is or how you can get it and keep it. I like to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    All In All In Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    A sermon on the "all"s of Philippians 4.

    DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - All In All In Christ TEXT - Phil. 4: 1-23 INTRO. - There are certain outstanding words in the Book of Philippians repeated again and again throughout the book. One word that stands out is the word Joy or Rejoice -- see 1:4, 1:18, 1:24-25, 2:2, 2:16, 2:17-18, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Citizens By Birth"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,427 views

    A look at the characteristics of the Kingdom into which we have been born.

    In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones wrote: “We have a new citizenship, we are in Christ, and because we are in Christ, we are seated in the heavenly places with him. Certain things will happen to us before we finally arrive in heaven, but our citizenship ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,365 views

    Explore the theme of the "JOY" in the book of Philippians.

    Scripture correlates joy with spiritual strength. This relationship is evident in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Paul, while facing adversity and imprisonment, maintained a robust faith in God. The strength of Paul’s faith is evidenced by his joy and rejoicing, and his commands to rejoice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,453 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

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    Title: The Journey Into Maturiry

    Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 20, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,692 views

    This sermon will help the young people to see education as a process for hel[ping themselves to become mature.

    Introduction:The church at Philipi was Paul’s "joy and crown" (4:1). Of all his churches it gave him the least trouble, perhaps no trouble at all, and the most satisfaction. So Philippians is a letter of joy, brimming over with expectations of gratitude, affection and love. Philippians is also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Walking Funny?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

    NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

    Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    This passage draws out six keys to reaching the goal of our walk with Christ.

    Analogy: Our walk with Christ is like a journey through the woods. How To Press On Toward The Goal Of The Christian Life: Questions to ask. . . 1. Do I know what my destination is? - v. 12 - “press on.” - v. 13 - “one thing I do.” - v. 14 - “I press on.” - v. 21 - The goal: to be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Life Is A Temporary Assignment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 41,638 views

    This life is not forever. However, it is important- very important, in light of where we’re going.

    Life is a Temporary Assignment Purpose Driven Life #6 Cornwall September 6, 2003 We don’t want it to be, but life on earth is a temporary assignment, and this brings some perspective to what we do and how we live that might be different from what we have if we think we’ll go on forever. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    God Knows Orangejello, Nosmo, And Maynard

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Dr. Pittendreigh’s first sermon at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. The theme is the importance of names, and how God knows each of us by name, and by heart.

    Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche (Sin te chee) to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Going To The Next Level - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

    Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite