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  • Greg Carr avatar

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

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2011
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     | 6,420 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

  • Keith Peters avatar

    To Die Is Gain.

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 8,848 views

    The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

    For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    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

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Better By Far

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011
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    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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    Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,582 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

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,456 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

  • David DeWitt avatar

    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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    Use Your Assets Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 16, 2015
     | 6,080 views

    With Jesus at the helm of his life's ship Paul had a bountiful supply of assets for living above his circumstances.

    “Living a Joy-full Life; Use Your Assets” Phil. 1:12-30 In Acts chapter 3 John and Peter are about to enter the temple courts when a crippled beggar asks them for money. Peter’s response is fabulous! “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,980 views

    Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

    Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,470 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
     | 5,409 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

  • Mark N. Posey avatar

    Heaven Is Better By Far!

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015
     | 4,123 views

    Heaven is better than anything we have here on earth. What are those things that make us hungry for Heaven?

    SERMON: Heaven is “BETTER” by far! TEXT: Philippians 1:23, “…having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” 1. Better MULTITUDE – Hebrews 12:22-24. 2. Better MANSION – John 14:1-3. 3. Better MORTALITY – 1 Corinthians 15:53-58. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Joy Of The Lord In Every Situation

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,501 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

    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Honour

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,753 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

  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Whose Call Will You Answer? Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,976 views

    We all have to hear the call of the world and the call of our Savior. It’s up to us, though, how much we listen, and how much attention we pay to each call.

    Calling -- Whose Call Will You Answer? Since school is starting (or already has started), I wanted to begin a new series on calling and what it means to be called. Before we can really get into the meat and potatoes of calling, I felt it important to first describe the different callings at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God