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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Believer

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
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     | 3,225 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

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    To Live: Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
     | 3,797 views

    Paul has joy even when life is hard because he focuses on Deliverance! Either your difficult times will come to an end, or you will, but it’s a win/win situation...because Paul knows Christ!

    TEXT: Philippians 1:12-30 TITLE: To LIVE: Deliverance SERIES: To Live TOPIC: Salvation OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 28, 2009 PROP.: in order to receive deliverance, you must wait for the Lord…but continue to read His word, continue with your mission, understand God’s plans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,817 views

    A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

    What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,553 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul

    Philippians Pt2- Be Joyful in Suffering (some thoughts taken from a sermon by Craig Groeschel on Joy) Introduction/Review Continue with our 2nd part- in series on Philippians. Paul- founded- church- 10 years prior to this letter. Philippi-Roman colony-Macedonia, NE corner- Greece. Philippians- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Carr avatar

    What Are You Going To Make Out Of A Bad Situation?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    I preached this sermon during the "Flood Fight of 2011 in Bismarck/Mandan ND" Four benefits that come from bad situations.

    Pray Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I think we all know and understand that being a child of God does not automatically excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Cortes avatar

    The Christian View Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,801 views

    For many people, life is meaningless and death is terrifying. For the person who has put his faith and hope in Christ life is a great privilege and death is a great prospect.

    TEXT: “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain!” (Philippians 1:21) INTRO: For many, life is confusing and death is terrifying. But for the Christian, life is a great privilege, and death is a great prospect.” I. Life is a Great Privilege: “To live is Christ!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Theme In Christ In Philippians

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 4, 2010
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    Paul uses the phrase in Christ eight times in Philippians and studying these occurances can help us find deeper meaning in the book

    The phrase in Christ appears eight different times through the letter to the Philippians and is one of the major themes that Paul addresses. The wording is important because Paul does not use in Jesus, by Jesus or even because of Jesus. Paul makes the usage in Christ for two important reasons. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matt Krachunis avatar

    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 20, 2017
     | 11,971 views

    Living a life on this Earth can be challenging. This Sermon will encourage you to find life in Christ!

    • I used to really want my life to matter- I wanted to make a difference. Then one day I was thinking about if the the Lord tarries, 100 years from now- Who would remember my name. Better yet- who’d remember anyones name in 100 years. Who would get more than a paragraph in a history book. • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Torn Between Two Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,562 views

    Although Paul desired to be in the Lord's presence, he knew it was more needful to remain for the church. He was determined to glorify Christ in life or death. We too need to remain committed and faithful to the work the Lord given us.

    Torn between Two Philippians 1:19-26 Following his passionate discourse regarding the preaching of the Gospel, Paul continues to bear his heart unto the church at Philippi. Here we find those often quoted verses that reveal Paul being in a strait, betwixt two – having a burning desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,946 views

    Only when we can say, 'For me to live is Christ' can we truly say, 'to die is gain'. Spiritual maturity is the outcome of a life truly surrendered to Jesus Christ as Lord.

    INTRO Away back in the 1980’s when I began ministry at Abbeyhill Baptist Church a fellow Minister in the City was faced with a problem. A homeless person had turned up at church and the church did not know what to do with him. Rather than doing nothing this colleague who was the Pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Dwelling In The Shelter . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,155 views

    These benefits are for those who “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.” You can’t be indecisive about Christ & expect all the benefits of being close to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; John 15:5; 1 John 1:3-7; Philippians 1:20-21. 4:6-7 ILL. Back in the early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Tug Of Heaven Is Growing Stronger Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,621 views

    If you are walking at a distance from the Lord, then the tugging on you is worldly based The world tugs on the carnal Christian. They who walk closely with God, welcome God’s tugging. The message looks at heaven's tug to be home with the Lord. We also look at death.

    THE TUG OF HEAVEN IS GROWING STRONGER INTRODUCTION “When you feel the tug on the line, pull it up.” That order could fit many situations but it would be effective for raising ore in a bucket from a mine shaft. One below fills the bucket, and when the tug is felt then the one above pulls up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    About Heaven Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2022
     | 2,296 views

    What happens when you die? Exactly what did Jesus say about heaven, the resurrection and our ultimate destiny?

    Many of you are familiar with Christian writer Lee Strobel, most well-known for his book The Case for Christ and his movie by the same name. Well, Lee had a near-death experience more recently. This is his account: "My eyes fluttered. They opened and struggled to focus. My mind fought ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

    The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    For Me To Live

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 16, 2021
     | 2,543 views

    Life is a very precious thing. We are living in a time when life is being cheapened. What your life consists of is what makes it more precious. Where are you in your life. For me to live is what?

    1. Life is a very precious thing. The one life that God has given to you. 2. The life of your loved ones is very precious. a. The life that you share with your mate. b. The life of your children. 1) Nothing changes your life like the birth of a child. 2) At their birth and throughout eternity 3. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist