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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Thankful For One Another

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

    THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    Philippians chapter 1 give us what we need to stay joyful, regardless how difficult like becomes.

    How to Be Joyful No Matter What Philippians 1 • Most people don’t enjoy life • Just look at people at the subway: hard faces, grin, baptize in vinegar The 4 keys for a joyful life 1. The Right Perspective (1:12-14) a. What do you see when you are confronted with the worst? i. Myth: Life must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have Joy Where You Are

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    How to maintain your join where you are.

    How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Having Great Confidence!

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    It’s a great comfort to know that Jesus never abandons us, that God will finish what He started in the Christian life. I look closer into this verse and give 4 points into Christ’s character that will encourage every person.

    Title: Having Great Confidence In One Thing! Text: Phil 1:3-11 (Key verse 6) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - The church of Philippi was special to Paul. - For the reason that it was the first church established on European soil, and a church that supported Paul with gifts. Philippi was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Guaranteed Goal Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    If we seek God’s glory in our lives, we are guaranteed that He will fulfill that goal

    Guaranteed Goal Philippians 1:1-11 1/9/2000 Introduction What would you be willing to attempt if you were guaranteed to win? It would probably change your goals, wouldn’t it? You’d be willing to take risks, because they wouldn’t be risks any more! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    God Will Finish What He Starts

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,659 views

    This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

    “GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simeon Krastev avatar

    Be Partner In Spreading The Gospel!

    Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    If we want our church to continue to exist and to be lighthouse pointing the Way to salvation, we have to give.

    THE OCCASION FOR WRITING PHILIPANS The partnership between the minister and the church is one of the main themes in the Epistle to the Philippians. Paul writes this letter in order to express his gratitude to the members of the church in Philippi for the financial support they have sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Joy Killers.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    . Billy Sunday said if there is no joy in your religion then there is a leaky vessel, a leak in your Christianity somewhere.

    Joy killers. Philippians 1:1 -- 2. 08/15/04 I want us to go through this book of Philippians because we can learn a lot about joy. Who is it that doesn’t want joy? I guess you have discovered that in the Bible you will find the answers to questions of life. For instance, many people want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Journey Of Joy.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    I want you to get an imaginary piece of paper and write, for me to live is -- -- -- --.

    A journey of joy. Philippians 1:3 -- 30. 09/05/04 A few years ago, a 21-year-old man traveled throughout the Midwest putting pipe bombs in mailboxes. His name is Luke John Helder. When he was apprehended, he said the only thing he cared about is his girlfriend and his band. He said I party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,996 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

    Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Goelzer avatar

    Live For The Day Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Encourage and empower the beleivers to enjoy their partnership in the gospel until the Lord’s return.

    NIV Philippians 1:3 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 now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    7 People The Church Could Not Do Without

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 377 ratings
     | 24,214 views

    We have many people here that have these qualities...but cannot have TOO many! Thank God there are many more ’in the works’ and ’on the way!’ Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    7 People Our Church Could Not Do Without Philippians 1:3-7; 4:1,15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7PeopleChurch.html A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! He had put much blood, sweat, and tears into them. * Some of these churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Becoming A Joy-Full Person Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 4, 2004
    based on 158 ratings
     | 26,730 views

    2 keys to Becoming a Joy-Full person: 1 Be thankful for what God has done, and confident of God’s ability to accomplish His work 2. Cultivate agape love toward others

    Philippians: How to Be Joy-FULL. 1. Grow in love (Phil. 1:1-11) May 1/2, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Joy comes from a thankful heart that is confident in God’s provision. INTRO: In the summer of 1988 I left my home in Redmond, Washington for a 3 month musical mission trip with the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Restoring The Joy" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,378 views

    Introduction to series "Restoring the Joy" on the book of Philippians.

    Restoring the Joy Study of Philippians Sermon # 1 “Restoring the Joy” Philippians 1:1-11 As I thought and prayed about what I should preach on for the next few weeks, I had to ask myself, “What is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist