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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Sacrificing Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
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    Part 6 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you." Philippians 2.17 In AD ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Together In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
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    Paul gives us two requirements for living together in obedience to God.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN OBEDIENCE Philippians 2:12-18 INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes we set the course, but we need to allow God to be the unchangeable standard that we obey: 1. Lighthouse illustration: The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    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

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    Contrasting Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Let You Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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    Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

    Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Motivated To Follow Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 2, 2016
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    Following his discourse on the obedience of Christ, and an admonition for the believer to possess the mind of Christ, Paul discusses what that looks like in a mature believer. This is humbling, and impossible within ourselves, but possible in Christ.

    Motivated to Follow Philippians 2: 12-18 One of the greatest means of motivation is a great illustration or example. Following the great discourse on the obedience of Christ, having provided the great example for believers to follow, Paul offers a discourse on our obligations to follow the example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 2 "Joy In Serving" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 5, 2016
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    Part 2 of our Philippians sermon series on Joy

    Joy to the world A study of Philippians Part 2 “Joy in serving” Today we will continue our study of Paul’s letter of joy Also known as the book of Philippians In this short letter Paul The Apostle Writes to the church at Philippi in Macedonia which is Northern Greece ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Work It Out To Shine Brilliantly" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 14, 2015
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    God calls us to shine brilliantly for Jesus in a crooked and perverse world! He gave to us His example and His Holy Spirit. May we shine brilliantly for Christ!

    Cornerstone Church October 11, 2015 “Work it Out to Shine Brilliantly” Philippians 2:12-18 A man dreamed of joining a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Night Light

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015
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    Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Goals For Our Christian Growth

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012
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    God wants us to be: 1. more peaceful (vs. 14-15). 2. more faithful (vs. 14-16 & 19-23). 3. more joyful (vs. 16-18). 4. more hopeful (vs. 23-24).

    God’s Goals for Our Christian Growth Philippians 2:14-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2012 *When I preached the funeral for Mrs. Opal Self last week, I saw a lot of people that I have not seen for almost two years. One of the people who stood out the most was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “doing What We Ought Do”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2012
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    Paul gives us reasons for obey God . . . even when no one else may be looking.

    Paul exhorts the Philippians to obey God, even when he wasn’t around. Like parents who hope their kids will behave even when mom or dad aren’t around to check on them, Paul wanted the Philippians to obey, motivated by higher things than just the possibility of being rewarded by Paul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Honor God? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 17, 2011
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    Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to "Walk the Talk" and honor God with their lives, and he provided a great example in the life of Christ, but here he gives them firm charge to be intentional and one negative and one positive on HOW they can hono

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 12, 2011 Date Preached: August 14, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: How Can We Honor God Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-18 [ESV] Introduction: When you were young, what was your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    A Very Expensive Free Gift! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2011
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    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt4- A Very Expensive Free Gift! Continue our study in Philippians- v2:12-30. Paul’s call to go to Philippi was supernatural- Act 16:9-12 God is calls us supernaturally, we are to led by-HS. Paul wrote this letter while a prisoner in Rome. Ten years earlier he had been imprisoned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
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    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Little Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011
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     | 7,998 views

    Letting your light shine in all circumstances

    There was a Christian family who had trouble getting along with their neighbours, who were also Christians. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbours was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene