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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 60,420 views

    A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

    From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    What Does A Christian Gain When They Die? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 416 ratings
     | 52,434 views

    Four Things A Christian Gains at Death. 1. An Incrediable Life. 2. An Eternal Life. 3. A Golrious Home. 4. Perfection

    What Does the Christian Gain When They Die? When we speak of funerals we usually don’t think of gaining anything do we? The word gain is usually not in our funeral vocabulary. Most of the time we speak of our loss – and that is what we concentrate on. People tell us how sorry they are for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

    Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Believer

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

    THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Expectation And Hope

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 32,111 views

    We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Be Happy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter.

    Be Happy- part 2 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with especially at Easter. Introduction: Today is Easter! It’s resurrection Sunday! It’s a time to rejoice and Be Happy! Why you ask! Because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Sutherlin avatar

    A Win, Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

    A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Stensrud avatar

    Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    An expository message

    Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Helpful Spiritual Appeals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,749 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us insights into emotional, mental, physical, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of every person.

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Give Persuasive Appeals in Our Preaching Helpful Spiritual Appeals (Phil. 1:19) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to appeal to the most essential needs of every person. Paul wrote, "I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Kang avatar

    Living In An Epistle Era

    Contributed by Mark Kang on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,271 views

    Living as a Christian in an era of opinion

    Intro: There have been many turning points in American history. Points that have forever altered the course of the country. There was the revolutionary war, there was pre-civil war and post civil war. Most recently there has been pre 9-11 and post 9-11. In all of these situations, the country ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    What is real joy and how to do you find it? Paul the Apostle begins teaching us by showing joy is found by partnering with others’ lives and sharing the gospel.

    There’s a well known saying out there: "what’s in it for me?" In broadcasting we would define a story’s newsworthiness by asking "why should I care?" All around us exists a mentality of "me first." And even though when we come to Jesus we receive something invaluable as a person - the salvation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    For Me To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,464 views

    There is comfort in the hope given to a Christian that living for Christ is life indeed.

    What an occasion! We are here to celebrate the life of our very dear friend A.. What a lovely person she was! My contact with her was far to limited, but the lasting impression left on me was of a very special person, who loved the Lord, and served Him so faithfully. I suppose that the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Craver avatar

    The Joy Of Alignment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 9,144 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