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  • Derrick Strickland

    Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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First Church of the Open Bible
Freeport , Illinois

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  • Just One Scarlet Cord

    Contributed on Mar 19, 2016
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    Rahab's simple faith and obedience demonstrates the power of just one scarlet cord - the blood of Jesus Christ - over our lives.

    Joshua 2:1-7, 17-21 INTRO: NOTE: Before Message give background of what is taking place. 1. ILL. A USA Today article spotlights multi-billionaire Ted Turner. Turner is the Time Warner Vice Chairman who also happens to be the country's largest landowner with more than 1.6 million acres, on ...read more

  • Triumphant Joy Reaped

    Contributed on Mar 19, 2016
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    We will be noticing tonight, not the things which bring Triumphant Joy to our lives, but the things that accompany the Joy in our lives.

    INTRO: 1. The advantage we have of studying a book of the bible is that we can see how all the part fit into the whole. a. You wouldn’t want people just haphazardly pulling quotes out of letters that you’ve written without first reading the entire letter. b. Remember ...read more

  • Triumphant Joy Defended

    Contributed on Mar 19, 2016
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    Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

    NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise ...read more

  • Triumphant Joy Refined

    Contributed on Mar 19, 2016
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    Paul gives the church in Philippi the keys to refining our Joy.

    INTRO: 1. Last week Paul defined “Triumphant Joy” for us as… a. A gift: supernatural joy that can only come from God. b. A stance: a gift that we must commit to hang onto, taking a stand to rejoice. c. An element of change: has the power to facilitate change first ...read more

  • Triumphant Joy Defined

    Contributed on Mar 19, 2016
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    What is "Triumphant Joy" ?

    INTRO: 1. The church at Philippi is apparently among Paul’s favorite churches. a. Paul’s ministry there started with a supernatural vision and saw God miraculously move in that area. b. Even after Paul had left them they supported him financially in his missionary ...read more