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  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "When Chains Bring Gains" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

    “When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Win-Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,500 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

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    How To Live In Frustration City

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    A look at how the Apostle Paul was able to cope with frustration, specifically as it related to his unjust imprisonment.

    How to Live In Frustration City Phil 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Journey Of Joy.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,389 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

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    If you would die today where would you spend eternity? There is life after death. Death is the greatest part of living. When the good Lord decides to call His people home there is happiness in Heaven. But if death befriends one who is out side of Christ,

    Topic: Death Subtopic: Preparation for Index: 2162 Date: 7/1996.1634 Title: News Too Late A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he had bad news and worse news for him, which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit nonplussed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    For Me To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,140 views

    The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

    “For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Renovation Starts With The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with demolition ie. taking out the old so that it can be replaced by the new.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 1 – Renovation Starts with the Heart Philippians 1:1-11;21-30 If there is one word that describes best what is going on in our church right now I think that word would have to be Renovation. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier ...read more

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  • Nigel Heath avatar

    The Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 4, 2016
     | 7,065 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,567 views

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    Fill in the Blanks Philippians 1:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FillBlanks.html "To live is ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________ and to die is _______________." This is Paul's philosophy of life. The true meaning and purpose of life is summed up here. v. 21 12 one syllable words ... but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advancing The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,518 views

    Can we look at this or that circumstance in our lives and say, “As bad as my situation is, I can see a way to press it into the service of the gospel. I can bear witness to Christ even in the midst of this”?

    Patsy Bonner shared with our Friday Bible study group a spoof news story that had been sent to her recently. The dateline is ostensibly Dallas, and the brief that follows says: Dallas Cowboys football practice was delayed nearly two hours today after a player reported finding an unknown white ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Triumphant Joy Defined Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,416 views

    What is "Triumphant Joy" ?

    INTRO: 1. The church at Philippi is apparently among Paul’s favorite churches. a. Paul’s ministry there started with a supernatural vision and saw God miraculously move in that area. b. Even after Paul had left them they supported him financially in his missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Joy Is A Choice!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,517 views

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    Happiness Joy is a Choice Philippians 1:12-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JoyChoice.html Yes, happiness/joy is a choice. It really has nothing to do with our circumstances, and everything to do with our perspective and priorities. If we choose to be miserable we will be, and so will those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Ann's Funeral 03/14/2015

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,803 views

    Ann was one of those people that you just enjoyed being around. She was always the same Ann whenever or wherever you saw her.

    Ann 03/14/2015 funeral On behalf of the family thank you for coming today….we are here pay our respects to Annie Lou Hutchins Smith ..a Mother, a Grandmother, an Aunt …a Sister, and a friend. For me I never thought much about Ann being my Sister In Law…she always seemed like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Turned On To The Truth

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012
     | 3,140 views

    The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

    EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    What Is My Life All About?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 4,210 views

    This talk aims to help answer one of big questions that people ask. namely, why am I here? What is my life all about? Why are we here on the earth? I don’t claim to have or give the full answer, but I hope it is a good start.

    (First of all, a note to the reader. This talk started out life as a thematic talk - what is my life all about. Therefore, please don’t be too surprised or disappointed that this sermon is therefore not an exposition of the Philippians chapter 1 Bible passage. I refer to it during the talk, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican