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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Joy In Living And Dying Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014
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    Continuing with the thought of joy, this message looks at the joy in living and the joy in dying.

    JOY IN LIVING AND DYING PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. 22  BUT IF I AM TO LIVE ON IN THE FLESH, THIS WILL MEAN FRUITFUL LABOR FOR ME; AND I DO NOT KNOW WHICH TO CHOOSE. 23  BUT I AM HARD-PRESSED FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS, HAVING THE DESIRE TO DEPART AND BE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy Of The Lord In Every Situation

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 3, 2014
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    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

    Joy of the Lord Philippians 1:12-26 Scripture: Philippians 1:12-1:26 (add scripture) A. Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. 1. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul’s Great Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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    Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his pro

    Intro: Paul wrote this epistle while in a Roman prison. Prior to this he had many trials and tribulations before reaching Rome (see Acts 27-28). Paul was a man of God who faced countless difficulties; and yet he was able to rejoice in the Lord amidst all his problems. His secret of joy in spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Overcoming Fear And Opposition Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,949 views

    What are you afraid of? God directs us in how to face and overcome fear and opposition to the gospel by tools of faith that Philippians reveals to us.

    Jenny and I were listening to public radio in the car recently and the guest being interviewed was Steven King. Does everyone know who he is? I have never read his books but he has written about 49 and has a new one that is just out about the assassination of Kennedy entitled 11/22/63. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mission

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 30, 2013
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    The Civil Rights struggle in the Mississippi Delta, in the 1960's.

    The Mission by Dr. Gale Ragan-Reid (9/30/2013) “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21, King James Version [The effects of Paul's bonds]. Greetings in the grace of Christ Jesus, Will you die for me? This powerful revelation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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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

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    Living With No Regrets At The End Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010
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    God enables us to live so as to have no regrets at our last day.

    Scripture Introduction Frank Sinatra sings with bravado: And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…. I’ve lived a life that’s full; I traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets I’ve had a few, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying For Gain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

    Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010
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     | 55,648 views

    We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

    Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Live Until You Die Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 20, 2013
     | 7,459 views

    Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. How are we to face similar fearful times as followers of Jesus. Paul teaches us the key to this with just a short sentence. "For me to live is Christ."

    Intro: Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. Have you ever wondered how some face fearful times with such faith. Paul is giving clear encouragement to us today. Our faith will overcome fearful times when we discover Jesus doesn’t add to our life He is our life. We as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Honour

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2012
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     | 3,669 views

    Exploring what is meant by the concept of honouring Christ with our body.

    “In every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reminder To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2011
     | 6,331 views

    Paul's life was filled with adversity and he had learned to live out his faith in Christ despite the circumstances and situations around him, here he is calling the Philippian church to do the same!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2011 Date Preached: July 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Reminder to Remain Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-30 [ESV] ETS: Paul pointed out that adversity was part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better By Far

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011
     | 9,934 views

    Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

    Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,138 views

    This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

    Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,498 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