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  • Jeff Skinner avatar

    Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005
     | 3,023 views

    What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

    Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Buddy System Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,318 views

    How do we deal with the uncertainty that the world can bring.

    Letters From Prison The Buddy System Introduction: Sometimes, I wish I could just get a glimpse of God’s planner for my life. I do not like dealing with uncertainty. In leadership, uncertainty can be tough. It can lead to fear, withdrawal, and loss of focus. Vision can become smaller and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    News From The Front Lines Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
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    Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

    Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Book Of Philippians; The Background And Character Of The Book Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,504 views

    A discription of the purpose, character, and the opening greetings of apostle of Paul.

    #2 (03-25-07) The Book of Philippians: Background and Character of the Book Introduction: Why study the book? It will encourage you to serve God. It will boost your level of joy. It will reveal your source of joy. Background of the Book Paul’s calling, 3 missionary journeys, church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,724 views

    The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

    #3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Elements Of Joy #2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 2,167 views

    The sermon speaks about the joy of participation, the joy of anticipation.

    The Elements of Joy (2) Text: Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: This is Easter Sunday. On this day Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection II. The Elements of Joy (v3-7) A. The joy of recollection (3) B. The joy of intercession (4) C. The joy of participation (5) 1.”Participation” in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Church Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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     | 4,704 views

    What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011
     | 5,042 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

    Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sent:the Missional Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,238 views

    Consumer Christianity and the Big Cross

    A. THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. What was great about this church? a. Christ-centered. “For me, living is Christ” (Phil. 1:21, CSB). b. Partners with Paul. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you . . . because of your partnership in the gospel from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Thankful For?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 9, 2009
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     | 5,975 views

    A Christian can experience joy and thank God even under the most difficult and extreme circumstance.

    WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? Philippians 1:3-8 Proposition: A Christian can experience joy and thank God even under the most difficult and extreme circumstance. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be thankful even under the most difficult circumstance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Experiences Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 3,959 views

    A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life.

    A CHURCH THAT EXPERIENCES JOY Acts 16:6-15, Philippians 1:1-2, 4:4 Proposition: A church that experiences joy is a church where the members have made a full surrender to Jesus Christ and are focused on following Him regardless of the circumstances one faces in life. Objective: My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Really Enjoy People - Friendship Factors Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,102 views

    Four Points on How to Enjoy People. 1. Be THANKFUL for them 2. PRAY for them 3. Be PATIENT with them 4. LOVE them

    How To Really Enjoy People - Friendship Factors Today we start a new series from the book of Philippians. Philippians is a personal book. It is also a practical book. It deals with a lot of the problems in life that we all face – day in and day out. Even though Philippians deals with problems – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can We Enjoy One Another? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
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     | 6,241 views

    God’s Spirit working in us enables us to enjoy other members of God’s family.

    Scripture Introduction Lucian was a Greek satirist of the second century A.D. His ridicule of Greek mythology and of Christianity earned him the nickname, “the Blasphemer.” Even so, God caused him to leave something edifying for us. He said of the Christians in his day: “It is incredible to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Is There Hope For Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
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     | 4,510 views

    God continues and completes what he starts.

    Scripture Introduction Today’s text is a “plaque verse,” you find it inscribed on plaques, “calligraphy-ed” on cards, and on lists of verses Christians memorize. A couple of weeks ago, Kevin sent me a link to Steve Green singing it. In my previous pastorates, we sang, “He Who Began a Good Work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sharing In The Most Important Work Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
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     | 3,487 views

    God offers every Christian the privilege of partnering in the advancement of the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction In our church structure, when we give a man authority to preach and lead a congregation we ordain him as a “minister of the Gospel of Christ.” Though I appreciate the honor of that title, I think God offers every Christian the privilege of sharing in this work; I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed