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Philippians
Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison
Contributed on Mar 31, 2008
An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."
Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This ...read more
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2. What To Do When Troubles Come
Contributed on Apr 7, 2008
Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?
Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for ...read more
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3. Living With Opposition
Contributed on Apr 17, 2008
Paul teaches us how to endure opposition
Philippians 1:27-30 April 13, 2008 Living With Opposition When Paul first visited Philippi, he and Silas were arrested and beaten for setting a young girl free from a demon and for preaching the Good News of Jesus. Although they were released, for a traveling missionary, Paul saw the ...read more
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4. Staying Unified
Contributed on Apr 24, 2008
In order to stay unified, we are to relate to each other the way we relate to Jesus, and in our relationships, be like Jesus.
Philippians 2:1-11 Staying Unified Canadian & American Worms Joke My experience in church life can be like that, but often times it is more that the worms are crawling over one another to get on top! It is amazing that in the smallest churches that I’ve been involved in, there are at least ...read more
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5. Shine Like Stars
Contributed on Apr 28, 2008
How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.
GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more
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6. Examples Of Love
Contributed on May 6, 2008
Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.
Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it ...read more
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7. Only Jesus
Contributed on May 20, 2008
We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.
Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same ...read more
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8. Running The Race
Contributed on May 26, 2008
To run the race and win the prize, we must get rid of all the distractions
Philippians 3:10-21 May 25, 2008 Running the race. Clip – Eric Liddell falling, getting up to win the race. Paul has given up everything that should have made him proud in life. Why? He had a goal – to attain the resurrection. Resurrection: not life after death, but life after life ...read more
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9. Be United
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom
Philippians 4:1-3 Be United Last week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner. He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well ...read more
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10. Dealing With Anxiety
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
How to fight Anxiety
Philippians 4:4-9 June 8, 2008 Dealing with anxiety 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more
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11. The Secret Of Contentment
Contributed on Jun 25, 2008
Paul’s secret to contentment
Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know ...read more