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  • David Owens avatar

    Joy For The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2017
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    We can rejoice no matter what is going on around us or to us. Paul demonstrates this in the book of Philippians. This sermon is the introduction to a series on the letter to the Philippians.

    A. I heard about a waitress who couldn’t get a smile out of her customer no matter how hard she tried. 1. The sad old woman sat there looking miserable, depressed and dejected all through dinner. 2. As the lady paid her bill and was leaving, the waitress warmly said, “Have a nice day!” 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Straight From The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017
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    In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Thankful, No Matter What Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 22, 2018
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    No matter your life, we all have things to be thankful for

    BEING THANKFUL, NO MATTER WHAT (Philippians 4:12-13) Thanksgiving 2013 Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    How To Pray With Joy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018
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    Someone wisely said, "Problems are a part of life. All of us will have problems right up to the moment we die. And some of you will have problems after you die."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:1-11 (New Century Version) This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am A Partner Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 5, 2018
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    Christ followers partner with God on His Mission.

    I Am a Partner?Philippians 1:1-11? Five Dimensions of Rush Creek Partnership: 1. We are partners in the gospel vv.3-5 Gospel is the restoration of the image of God in the soul of humans. ? Partnering in the Gospel means: ? * Praying for those God has placed in your life who may be far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Farewell Address -- Kissing Frogs

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2018
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     | 8,658 views

    Farewell Address at dinner by the Parish for my wife Lee and I. It has some humor yet I believe it touches the heart of who we are called to be in Christ. At the end I passed out 125 Red Wax Lips and and 125 signs that state "I Kiss Frogs" with a picture of a frog with big red lips.

    It just wouldn't feel right ... if I didn't begin with ... a story. And at the end of the story ... there is a little surprise ... that just might require a group picture. Well ... This short discourse is called ... "Kissing Frogs" Ever feel like a Frog? Frogs feel slow, ... low, ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Partners In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 10,425 views

    Paul was confident in the Lord and committed to the church. We need to share his confidence in the Lord and a genuine commitment and devotion to the church.

    Partners in the Faith Philippians 1: 3-8 It is impossible to read the letter to the Philippians and miss Paul’s great love for the church. In fact, as you read his many epistles, the love he had for the church is confirmed again and again. It does appear he had a special bond with those at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partners In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016
     | 9,321 views

    Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

    A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson # 2: Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2018
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    Philippians is a letter of appreciation for the faithfulness of Christians in Philippi, and is essentially a thanksgiving for the work of grace in Philippi, and for their thoughtfulness in sending Epaphroditus with a gift for Paul in prison in Rome.

    Date: 4/3/18 Lesson # 2 Title: Thanksgiving and prayer Text: (Philippians 1:3-11) Scripture: (Philippians 1:3-11, NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May The Circle Be Unbroken

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018
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    Paul is imprisoned, yet he is thankful. He doesn’t glory in his circumstances, but he does celebrate the relationship that he has with the Christians in Philippi and their partnership in the gospel with him. We too can celebrate this partnership.

    Philippians 1:1-18a. “May the Circle be Unbroken” INTRODUCTION The focus of our attention changes this week from the Book of Acts to Paul’s letter to the Philippians. With that change of focus comes a change of topics. In the Book of Acts we were focused on the work of the Holy Spirit in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014
     | 8,009 views

    God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Confidence To Pray For Spiritual Transformation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,869 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Confidence to Pray for Spiritual Transformation

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Confidence to Pray for Spiritual Transformation Philipians 1:3-11 David Taylor Last week we saw that the foundation for joy is work of God on our behalf. Our walk as followers of Christ flows out of what God has done on our behalf. All of life is centered on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 18, 2013
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     | 23,298 views

    Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Triumphant Joy #2: Servants And Saints Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 21, 2013
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     | 8,846 views

    As Christians, we are servants and saints of the Lord Jesus Christ who can rejoice even though we go through intense suffering.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #2: SERVANTS AND SAINTS REJOICING IN SUFFERING BACKGROUND TO THE LETTER OF PHILIPPIANS: Author & Date: The Apostle Paul in 61 AD Theme: Joy in Christ Occasion: Paul wrote Philippians during his first Roman imprisonment. THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are servants and saints of ...read more

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    Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,498 views

    Paul penned this letter to the Philippians from a prison. Yet he was overjoyed at how God was his adverse circumstances to advance the Gospel. Paul's joy was completely centered in His realtionship with Jesus.

    Intro: An old dog was watching a young dog chase his tail. The young dog stopped to rest, and told the older dog, “I believe happiness is in my tail, and if I catch it, then I will have happiness!” The older, wiser dog said, “I caught mine once. . . and I found out that happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist