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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008
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    Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

    Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Struggling Joy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    How can I make sound Christian decisions?

    21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
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    To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

    THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Joy Of Alignment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 9,581 views

    You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

    The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 4,004 views

    Part 3 in a series on Philippians focusing on the Christian’s purpose

    The Joy of Purpose I. Introduction A. Knowing Your Purpose 1. Hank Aaron and Yogi Berra a) Berra, catcher for the Yankees, was playing against Aaron, Milwaukee Braves, in the World Series. b) Berra was keeping up his ceaseless chatter, intended to pep up his teammates and distract the opposing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Levi Wright avatar

    What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,132 views

    This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

    Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
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     | 6,616 views

    Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

    Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brightness In Darkness

    Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007
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     | 3,477 views

    Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

    God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
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     | 7,568 views

    I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her

    Scripture: Phil. 1:23 Subject: “Between A Rock and A Hard Place” Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her philosophy and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Even In Death, The Grace Of God Is Proclaimed

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2007
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     | 7,536 views

    A Funeral sermon for a faithful, elderly woman.

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in your grace, and hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lew Slade avatar

    Conduct Becoming

    Contributed by Lew Slade on May 9, 2007
     | 2,234 views

    What does it mean for us to "conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ"?

    Judi and I have been doing a bit of re-decorating over the past few months – and I’m not referring to the diet we’ve been on! On a couple of occasions I have been to the Hardware shop and asked them to mix up a special colour for me. I don’t know if you’ve ever watched this being done. In case ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Smith avatar

    It's All About Choice Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 3,659 views

    Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

    INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Burns avatar

    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

    Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Hart avatar

    Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Ever Expanding Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,832 views

    The world is both a hard and a beautiful place. We may experience stratospheric highs in one season only to plunge into abyss. but we more often have to work our way through the regular ups and downs, and bumps of life.

    Introduction There was once a farmer who began to look at his farm through critical eyes. Every place he looked on his farm he saw something wrong. So he decided to sell and move somewhere else. He contracted a realtor who came out to look things over. Then the realtor called to get the farmer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible