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  • Motivation By Example Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

    Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

  • When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,599 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

  • The Joy Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,632 views

    Believers need to understand the difficulties but also know the joy that comes from the results of ministry.

    #6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

  • In All Things Rejoice

    Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,854 views

    Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks?

    In All Things Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Why and how do we rejoice and give thanks? As I share the word of God with you, I pray that you and I may experience “being Spirit filled.” Actually I am very confident that we would experience that as we pay all our ...read more

  • Don't Allow Circumstances Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,325 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
     | 36,230 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

  • Perspectives For Success In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem is one th

    "PERSPECTIVES FOR SUCCESS IN EVANGELISM" INTRODUCTION 1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem ...read more

  • Joy In Hardships Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
     | 6,009 views

    Part 2 of a series from Philippians focusing on the blessings of trials.

    The Joy of Hardships I. Introduction A. Sources of Joy 1. Men have searched for joy through many avenues. a) Voltaire search for joy in unbelief and then declared, “I wish I had never been born.” b) Lord Byron searched for joy in pleasure, yet proclaimed, “The worm, the canker, and grief are mine ...read more

  • Haciendo Las Cosas De Dios Con Motivos Puros

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Viviendo Una Vida Pura

    HACIENDO LAS COSAS DE DIOS CON MOTIVOS PUROS PURO: Sin mezcla con otra material. Cuando hacemos todo para Dios debemos actuar con la pureza con que hemos sido purificados. La Sangre del Cordero no solo nos ha limpiado de nuestros pecados sino que también ha hecho una transformación de mente, ...read more

  • Reaching Out Together Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
     | 4,330 views

    Learn what it means to be a partner, not a party pooper!

    Good morning, and thank you for worshipping God with me. For those new here, we’re involved in a really awesome emphasis right now – how we are better together! And let me tell you that some really cool things are happening! • Surprise attacks on many people this past week (like John and ...read more

  • The Joy Of Alignment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 9,569 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

  • Grounds For Gratitude

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,533 views

    After Thanksgiving sermon. You can have that magnificent gratitude for fellowship, for suffering, for grace, and thus learn to live and to serve at your fullest for Christ.

    Grounds For Gratitude dec0196a Philippians 1 (830) Sometimes, we have a way of forgetting Thanksgiving as soon as the turkey is cold, and we start looking forward to Christmas. Let’s hold onto this thanksgiving idea at least twenty minutes longer. In searching for a thanksgiving statement in ...read more

  • The Defense Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

    1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

  • Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,783 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

  • Ever Expanding Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 24,827 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