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Only The Loved Can Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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Sermon preached to address atmosphere of crisis we experienced when our Assistant Pastor resigned after a short tenure. This sermon interprets the departure as a godsend, in that it stirs us to re-examine our stewardship, our faith, and our direction, an

Some things cannot be explained; they can only be experienced. Music, for example. How could I possibly do justice to music by talking to you about frequencies, rhythm patterns, tone qualities? I couldn’t. But I can play music for you, so that you can experience it. I can sit at the keyboard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Win-Win Situation

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

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A funeral message from Philippians 1:21 ("to live is Christ"), with opening remarks from 2 Timothy 4:6-7 ("departure".)

Funeral for June Amos – April 16, 2003 Opening remarks: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-24, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Keep An Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 1, 2003

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go through life day by day with an eternal perspective? Have you ever known that kind of person? Their car breaks down and somehow the service man comes to know Christ. Why? They live with an eternal perspective.

Read: Philippians 1:18-26 Think of a modern example of a person who keeps an eternal perspective. The person who comes to my mind is Jim Elliott. He was famous for saying, he is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This flows from the heart of a man who had an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Start Of A New Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003

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Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Joyful Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Paul is in prison and he has this joyful love because he has a confidence in God. He can write in Philippians 1:6, “Be confident of this that He, who began a good work in you will carry it out until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Intro: God’s Faithfulness It wasn’t too long ago I was attending a meeting in Scotland. I was in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland and I was looking for a place to park. I received advise on how to find a good place to park. My friend told me to drive up to the top of the nearby observatory ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Difficulties Advance The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? They threw the Apostle Paul in prison thinking they could stop the advancement of the gospel. According to Paul this only blazed a trail for the preaching of the Gospel.

Introduction The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? Can you Imagine if you came to church this morning and rather than being greeted at the door and coming in. Instead, you found the doors of the church were barred shut. You came and found military police outside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

In The Light Of Day

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 23, 2003

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An exortation to the Church about Joy to come ,in the light of a new world.

In the Light of Day Phillippians 1:21-23 For to me to Live is Christ, and to die is gain. For I am in a strait betwixt two, haveing a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Peace Endures" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003

based on 71 ratings

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How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Agape Fund

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 11, 2003

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Paul wants us to invest in God’s love for a good return

December 14, 2003 Philippians 1:9-11 This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord Let My Pain Be For Your Gain

Contributed by Simone Williams on Dec 17, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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Pain can be used to Glorify God’s Kingdom

Lord Let My Pain, Be For Your Gain {Text Philippians 1:12-24} Pain – The distress or suffering, mental or physical caused by great anxiety, anguish, grief, disappointment. Punishment, hurt. Gain – The act of getting something, to get an increase, to get by labor to earn The city of Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Make Lemonade Series

Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 19, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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This sermon is designed to encourage believers to make the most out of difficult situations.

Series: “How To Have Joy In A Jail Cell” Pastor: Robert E. Dyson City of Refuge Bible Baptist Church True Blue, VA PHP 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Desire To Depart

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

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Paul imprisoned for his faith in Christ demonstrates a remarkable peace, and confidence while facing death.

Having A Desire To Depart” Phil. 1:21-24 In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, he becomes absorbed in a soul-disturbing conversation with himself. You remember his words....To be or not to be ? That is the question. Hamlet did not know whether it was more devastating to face the unavoidable afflictions of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Road Construction Ahead! Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

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