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  • William Rushing avatar

    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
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    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Walking Funny?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

    NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
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    In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

    "Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    This World Is Not My Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
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    Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

    This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
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    How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

    FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Homeland Security

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
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    The Christian’s defense from Fear and Anxiety in the present distress. Christians have their own "Homeland Security" because "Our citizenship is in Heaven.” Our Security lies in God, Jesus and Heaven.

    Homeland Security Romans 13:1–4, Philippians 3:17–21 INTRODUCTION Anxiety, and even fear, of war and possible terrorist attacks on American soil has made its way into the hearts of almost everyone in our country. After ‘9-11’ our lives changed forever. Gone was the untouchable sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002
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    With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

    “You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Drifting Along

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    complacency leads to destruction

    Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Do God & Country Meet?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002
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    Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reap The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
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    When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

    Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying On Track Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

    BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Stensrud avatar

    The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 20,240 views

    An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

    The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

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    Reaching For The Prize

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    Message from Phil.3:1 - 19

    LET’S OPEN OUR BIBLES TO PHIL. 3- AND VERSES 12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Forget It!

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 30,225 views

    As we move into a brand new year we often remember the previous year, but there are things that we would do well to forget.

    FORGET IT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s almost gone, not quite but pretty close. By this time tomorrow 2006 will be but a memory and we will be standing on the threshold of a brand new year. Now during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan