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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    New Generosity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,252 views

    New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians

    I want you put yourself in Paul’s shoes for a moment. Here he is, travelling around the Mediterranean, visiting exotic places; going on sea voyages; meeting interesting people. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, perhaps not so great when you think about the way he met some of those interesting people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,197 views

    In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

    Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    "George Bailey, Scrooge, The Grinch And Paul… And A Secret They Share…” Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    My final sermon in a series on Philippians; due to the timing of when it was preached it has strong Christmas overtones.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 5, 2004 “George Bailey, Scrooge, The Grinch and Paul… and a Secret They Share…” Imagine it. March Madness at its climax. It’s Saturday night. Only two teams remain in the tournament. Your school is there. You’re on the team or your best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Green avatar

    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Because We Care!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Consider the role "caring" ministries play in the work of God’s kingdom.

    Are there activities in your spiritual life that communicate "caring and concern?" These activities go beyond a verbal witness. These activities give legitimacy to a witness. We see much of this taking place in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. People in those areas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    A Good Church Fight!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

    Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

    A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Stewardship: It's Not About Money, It's About Trust

    Contributed by Peter Batarseh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    Stewardship: It’s not about money, it’s about trust.

    [MONEY-Tense Topic, but important] When I was asked to preach today for Stewardship Sunday I wasn’t sure whether I should feel honored—or very afraid. Who knows? Perhaps today’s recessional will feel like a walk through the gauntlet for me! What is it about this topic of giving that sets us on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

    We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

    World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Richard White avatar

    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    Today the kids are being told to have an attitude. What kind of Attitude should Christians have?

    ATTIUDE OF GRATITUDE Phil 4:4-13. Rejoice in the Lord always I will say again Rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious bout anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We've Got A Secret Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 20,135 views

    There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

    (During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Season Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 33,437 views

    The key to thriving in a season of waiting is contentment, and trusting that God has a good purpose in it.

    As you probably know, it’s now officially Autumn. Along with many of you, I was in southeastern Ohio yesterday for the church’s family retreat at Seneca Lake. It was beautiful there, wasn’t it? The air was crisp and cool, the sun was warm. The leaves were just beginning to turn. It was one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Living In The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

    Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    The Secret Is... Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

    What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness