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  • Ed McNeely avatar

    He Makes Us Worthy

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,915 views

    No one is worthy of the Love of God. He made us worthy when he put his son on the cross, when he put our sins and their penalties upon Jesus, and when he took the righteousness of Christ and put it on us.

    He Makes Us Worthy: The view from outer Grace 8-18-02 Psalm 14: 1-2, Philippians 3:8-13 + I hope you don’t take offense if I say: There is no one here today… who is worthy to be here… in and by our own rights. Not you! Not me! History tells us… over and over again… that none of us are worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pressing On Unto Perfection

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    We have been born again but we are not perfect. We know we must strive for perfection but in what areas? This lesson also shows what aids are available in our striving for perfection.

    Pressing On Unto Perfection Conforming To Christ’s Image Introduction 1. Consider what it means to be ‘in Christ’: a. Those baptized into Christ have put on Christ: "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) b. Those in Christ have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    How to live beyond yourself for the glory of God

    4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself Philippians 3:12-14 1. PREVAIL upon yourself that you are not PERFECT. (3:12-13) Phil 1:6; 2:12-13 Abraham, Jonah, Peter, Paul etc. 2. PRECLUDE the PAST. (3:13) Job 19:2-4; Luke 9:61-62; Hebrews 6:1-3 3. PLAN PURPOSEFULLY. (3:13-14) Phi 3:10-11; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Miss The Mark

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 23,258 views

    The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

    Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purpose #3 Grow Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,918 views

    WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

    Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    (Lesson 11) Saul: Becoming A Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,635 views

    Paul hated Christians, yet encountered Christ on the road to Damascus where his life was transformed. Paul received his commission from this experience.

    A. BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews" (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. "As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless" (Phil. 3:5,6). 3. Best teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 36,534 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

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    Essential Equipment: Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 34,609 views

    Do we live our lives on purpose, by accident? Do Christians have a destiny?

    ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT - ON PURPOSE TEXT: Phil. 3:7-14 QUESTION: Do you know what your purpose is? What is it that drives you, what motivates you? (give the audience time to write down what they think their purpose is). OPEN: One of the most challenging courses at the University of Denver was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

    Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching For The Goal

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    4 Steps to reach your full potential in Christ based on Philippians 3:12-14

    Reaching for the Goal Philippians 3: 12-14 12 Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected-- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. 13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolved

    Contributed by Jerry Elvis on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    Making more than a resolution - resolving to live the life God wants for you.

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED Philippians 3:7-16 INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, we will bid farewell to another year. I am always amazed at how fast time flies. 2002 has been an exciting year filled with challenges and changes for each of us. This is a natural part of the life cycle. It is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    I Was Made To Be Up There

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    Made For The High Places

    “Made For The High Places’ Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction : A Danish philosopher gave a powerful lesson in a story concerning wild geese. He tells us that the geese came and went with the seasons as their ancestors had done for centuries. One day some of the geese, on their annual trip, landed ...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
     | 4,691 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

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Going To The Next Level - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,116 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