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  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,394 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Things Happen To You

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    This sermon explains how to cope when bad things happen to you.

    How do you respond when bad things happen to you? Sometimes we are depressed. Sometimes we are destroyed. Sometimes we prosper. God gives us a model for handling bad things. This model was displayed by the apostle Paul. It is found in Philippians 1:12. "The things which happened to me have actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 30,770 views

    This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just to endure it. There is no happiness – there is no joy. The dreams of – “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    What To Do When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

    Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,506 views

    Life sometimes gives us lemons, Paul teaches us how to make lemonade from lives lemons.

    This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Last week we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. Last week we observed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Or Here? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
     | 4,561 views

    Have you ever wished you were someone else’s place, or a different place altogether? Have you ever thought what it would be like to be in the ‘perfect place’? What is that place to you? For me, and maybe for you too, it’s in heaven, with Jesus.

    August 16, 2009 – Heaven or Here? Philippians 1:12-26 A home-owner was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and he more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighbourhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. His critical eyes saw things that needed doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Tilley avatar

    Three Encouraging Things Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,162 views

    This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

    Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,362 views

    Paul understood that nothing brings deeper joy than praying for others.

    Philippians: Secrets to Abundant Joy INTERCESSORY PRAYER Philippians 1:3-12 Prayer is the greatest privilege we have from God and one of the greatest gifts of our salvation. Yet, prayer is so neglected in even most who call themselves Christians. Does this offend you? When I speak of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,927 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

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    What's Up With Envy? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    We are admonished in God’s word to put away envy. Let us study how envy can destroy our lives if we do not take authority in Christ to put it away.

    ENVY (Heb. qin’â; Gk. phthonos). (1) That discontented feeling that arises in the selfish heart in view of the superiority of another (real or imagined), nearly tantamount to jealousy (Psalm 37:1; Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 24:1, 19; Phil. 1:15; etc.). (2) That malignant passion that sees in another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Joy Of The Christian Life!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

    The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,653 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

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Motivation By Example Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,963 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Win-Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    Paul rejoices in his difficult circumstances because they have become a means for the progress of the gospel

    Introduction: Understanding Paul’s circumstances What if I told you that Billy Graham, while traveling overseas for one of his Crusades, had been arrested by a Middle Eastern government hostile to Christianity and was now in prison awaiting trial for converting Muslims, a crime punishable by death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist