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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Stop Complaining Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,790 views

    We need to stop complaining and making excuses and get to the work of God.

    Stop Complaining Philippians 2:14-16 Intro. In the society we live in today people are in a general state of discontent. People are just complaining it seems, just to have something to do. Discontent, is not something new though, we can look all the way back to the time of Adam and see how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ Personally Will Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,314 views

    2nd in the series Living in the 21st Century

    Knowing Christ personally will change your life Living in the 21st Century If you don’t know Christ you can’t you tell someone else about Him. I. Knowing Christ is the most important knowledge we can have. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

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    Positively Free! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007
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    #3 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    “POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • C Jordan avatar

    Knowing God #1: One Thing Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    What is the one thing - the most important thing - that we should focus on in our lives? Knowing God.

    ONE THING - KNOWING GOD: FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: (Actual prayers children have prayed to God) • Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 • Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 ...read more

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Imitating Christ's Humility Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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    Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

    INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    A "Drink Offering" Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    Paul explained that our development, our mindset, our attitude in life, should model that as of Christ Jesus Himself. We must be like that of a “DRINK OFFERING”, a life that is so consumed by Christ that others do NOT SEE OURSELF, BUT INSTEAD they see JE

    INTRODUCTION Paul began chapter 2 calling for the church to have an attitude of humility and cooperation standing together during a time of persecution. Last week, Paul explained that our development, our mindset, our attitude in life, should model that as of Christ Jesus Himself. Today, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Needs Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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    Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 3,882 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Learning To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,489 views

    Paul shows that being content for a believer is different from the worldly definition. Are you Content in Your circumstance?

    INTRODUCTION A. This past week has been confusing to say the least. 1. Heart – not THIS week! 2. Here I am – needing to prepare 2 sermons – and this! a. How do you prepare for Saturday when you don’t know the response b. How do you prepare for Sunday for same reason 3. Then the Question: How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship Of The Cross

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    Parallels the idea of the Fellowship of the Ring with the fellowship of believers who walk together

    Introduction: Big events - New production of the Fellowship of the Ring. JRR Tolkein-Oxford scholar; contemporary and friend of C.S. Lewis. Created a fantasy world. Fellowship of the Ring - a group of 9 diverse individuals, four races united in a common cause. A deeper fellowship pictured in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    Learning To Live It Up Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,909 views

    4th in the series Living in the 21st Century

    Learning to live it up Living in the 21st Century Philippians 3:12-21 I. Learn to live realistically. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Phil 3:12 (NKJV) II. Learn to live in the ...read more

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    Longing For The Likeness Of The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,063 views

    Paul had a great longing to be like his Lord. We as modern-day Christians should have that same consuming desire to be like Jesus.

    LONGING FOR THE LIKENESS OF THE LORD Text: Ps.17: 15; Phil.3: 8, 9 Intro: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “longing” as a “strong desire; yearning.” It almost goes without saying that everyone has strong desires of one sort or another. And the list of things for which people desire is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Grief Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 53,234 views

    This funeral sermon looks at things that we can be thankful for - even during a time of grief. We can be thankful for 1. Memories 2. Relationships 3. Eternal Life.

    Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I would take nothing away from the grief we feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time, and our grief is a dark valley we have to trudge through before we feel all right again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational