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  • To Live Is...

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010
     | 3,194 views

    Truly living is to have Jesus First in order to shape and form our emotional perspective on death, for ourselves, and for those we love.

    To Live Is… October 3, 2010 Phil 1:18b-26 Intro: How would you finish this sentence: “to live is…”? Take a few moments to think about that – in your experience and from your perspective, what does it mean to “live”? Our answers might include the ...read more

  • Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,329 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul

    Philippians Pt2- Be Joyful in Suffering (some thoughts taken from a sermon by Craig Groeschel on Joy) Introduction/Review Continue with our 2nd part- in series on Philippians. Paul- founded- church- 10 years prior to this letter. Philippi-Roman colony-Macedonia, NE corner- Greece. Philippians- ...read more

  • Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,946 views

    Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

    About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

  • Courage Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 8,186 views

    Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

    Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

  • Turn Around Or Turn Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009
     | 4,952 views

    Dramatic monologue as if Paul were speaking: a farewell address, focused largely on Philippians, but drawing from much of the Pauline literature. A play on Paul’s name: Pray, Avoid, Understand, Love.

    Paul, servant of the Gospel, to all the saints in Gaithersburg: grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am ...read more

  • Look To The Future; Live In The Present Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,375 views

    Philippians 1:18-26. Believers are encouraged to follow the example of Paul as he proclaimed "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LOOK TO THE FUTURE; LIVE IN THE PRESENT PHILIPPIANS 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION - I’m sure many, if not all of you, are familiar with the famous Peanuts cartoons. If you have read one of these cartoons before, you know that often Charlie Brown is the frustrated character and Lucy ...read more

  • Pure Motivation For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,839 views

    Not all who minister do so with the right motives, so God will test our motives to make them pure.

    #8 5-13-07 Pure Motives for Ministry Introduction, Today is Mother’s Day. Mothers demonstrate great amount of love. No one loves like a mother. The kind of love a mother has for her children is the kind of love we need in ministry (1Thess 2:7 ,8) Text, Philippians 1:15-18 I. The Wrong Motives ...read more

  • Enablement For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,906 views

    We are enabled to minister through faith in God’s providence, the supportive prayer of other believers and the provision of the Holy Spirit

    #9 5-20-07 Enablement for Ministry Introduction, Review of last two sermons. 1) The Joy of Ministry, 2) The Right Motives for ministry Text; Philippians 1:19, 20 Transitional statement, What enabled Paul to be joyful in the midst of his imprisonment and difficulties ? I. Faith in God’s ...read more

  • To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    Believers are to make Christ their highest goal and the center of their lives.

    #10 5-27-07 To Live is Christ Introduction, Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will be remembering those who served our country. We will be remembering our loved ones who have died. How will you be remembered? Text, Philippians 1:20-22 I. Make Glorifying Christ Your Highest Goal (1:20) A. Paul’s ...read more

  • Don't Allow Circumstances Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The first thief: "Difficult Circumstances."

    DON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES ROB YOUR JOY A. For the next few weeks we’re going to take a look at CHRISTIAN JOY and the THIEVES that try to ROB us of our JOY from the book of Philippians. 1. Now to some people the phrase “CHRISTIAN JOY” is an OXYMORON--in their mind these two words CONTRADICT ...read more

  • An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,668 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

  • To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,324 views

    Funeral message for devoted Christian

    INTRODUCTION: A)As we gather here this evening, we do so with mixed emotions. There’s the natural emotion of sadness, as thoughts of continuing on in this life, without ______ sink in. The last few months have been very difficult for ___________ and _____mate______. As difficult as it is watching ...read more

  • Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

  • To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,082 views

    When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

    [Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

  • Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,291 views

    Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more