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  • Christopher Arch avatar

    3 Great Examples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 28, 2025
     | 477 views

    Series on Philippians

    Title: “3 Great Examples” Script: Phil. 2:17-30 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-14-18/RW 6-29-25 Intro: The story is told of the World War II American submarine, the USS SQUALUS (SS-192), which on 23 May 1939, while making practice dives at sea, sank and bottomed out on the ocean floor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joy: All For One Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025
     | 274 views

    Have you ever wished there was only one person you had to please? What if you experienced the truths about living to please only God that would help you have more joy. We invite you to examine your daily living and embrace God as the most important one you live for!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) JOY: All for One Philippians 2:12-18 We are approaching Thanksgiving. And before long, Christmas will be here. These are supposed to be joy-filled months. But they can be ...read more

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    The Example Of Christ Our Lord

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025
     | 483 views

    Philippians 2

    THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    04 Joy In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
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     | 687 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

    Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shining Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,647 views

    It’s time to work out what God has worked in you.

    Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2025 Last Saturday night, I gathered here to give God praise through the music and the message by Pastor Kyle. On Sunday, I traveled to an underground church where I witnessed winsome workers caring for newborns, and trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Philippians 2:12-18

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 954 views

    Philippians Exposition

    Philippians 2:12 - 18 Point | The work of salvation is about surrender not perfection 12-14: Our words reflect our hearts. The first step in combating a complaining attitude is to control what we allow our minds to focus on. This means taking every thought captive. The idea of working out your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sovereignty And The Process Of Sanctification

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,298 views

    Sanctification is a lifelong process that happens as we walk with God personally and in community with other Christians.

    Last week we talked about God’s sovereignty and salvation: His hand in and His heart for His creation. When we understand God’s sovereignty, we can face the future with courage because His plans for us are good and perfect in every way. Though we are responsible for our choices and will answer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2025
     | 194 views

    2 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

    CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-II— —Philippians 2:1-18[part-2--2:1b-2a of 2:1-4] Attention: Attitude Problem: A husband & wife had been married a few short years, & the husband was felt he was being bossed around by his wife. So he went to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026
     | 199 views

    3 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2026
     | 115 views

    4 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-IV— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-1--5-7a of :5-8](2:1-18) *THIS WAS A BARE-BONES SERMON, DUE TO TIME-CONSTRAINTS RESULTING FROM A CONSECUTIVE CELEBRATION OF 'THE LORD'S SUPPER' AS A PART OF THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.* Those who ‘play ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2026
     | 181 views

    5 of 9. The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-V— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-2--7b-8 of :5-8](2:1-18) God’s people are EXPECTED to minister WITH the mind of Christ Jesus, our Savior & Lord!.... Whereas, those who are merely ‘sentimentally religious’, ‘play church’ WITHOUT the power of God! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,139 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    contrasts between bad attitudes and the beatitudes of our Lord Jesus Christ

    Examples of Bad Attitude 1. Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. 2. Taking credit for every good thing that happens 3. Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others 4. Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Takes To Be A Star?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Paul tells the Philippians to shine like stars and his message is the same for us today. this is a brief inductive message

    What it Takes to Be a Star Philippians 2.12-18 November 23, 1997 Morning Service 1. Stars in people A. Movie: C. Eastwood, J. Wayne, K. Costner, J. Roberts, Princess Diana B. Music: G. Brooks, A. Grant, B. Joel C. Sports: Basket - M. Jordan, Football - D. Marino, B. Favre, Hockey - Gretzgy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dana Chau avatar

    What Can We Bring To Earth And To Heaven?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,350 views

    Learn to make your Christian witness count on earth and in Heaven.

    We are in the section of Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church where Paul is encouraging them to grow in their likeness to Christ while he continues to accomplish his work for Christ, even in a prison cell. If any of us have ever said, "We can’t do what God has ...read more

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