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  • Gregory Neill avatar

    The Joy Example Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
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    Part 6 in a series on Philippians focusing on the example of faithful Christians

    The Joy of Example I. Introduction A. No one to Help 1. In San Bernardino, California a reporter arranged for a man to lie in a gutter on a busy street. a) Hundred of people passed by over a period of several hours. b) Not one person stopped to render aide. 2. Several years ago in Detroit teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Plague Of Complaining

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2007
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    Counselors say that complainers are the hardest people in the world to help. You can’t satisfy them, but they won’t let you stop trying, so you end up feeling trapped.

    The Plague of Complaining Text: Phil. 2:13-16 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proven Leaders Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
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    In our text, Paul promises to send Timothy to Philippi at a later date. In the process, he offers some commentary about Timothy. He explains why he is such a respected leader. He does so to use Timothy as an example of what a good leader is all about.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Proven Leaders Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction: I am often asked by youngsters and older new comers to our church, “what’s with the pictures on the wall” in the lower foyer. People who are unfamiliar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
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    There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

    Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When People Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
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    All of us have lost our joy because of people, by what they say and what they do, and no doubt, we too have contributed to steal the joy of others by our actions as well. Yet we have to live and work with people, we cannot isolate ourselves and still live

    If you area teenager you sometimes feel as if it is your parents job to embarrass you or to make your life difficult. In honor of Father’s Day, I came across the 9 things a teenage daughter does not want to hear from her dad. 10. “Let me explain what ’deductible’ means on car insurance.” 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shinning As Stars Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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    Believers can be a powerful witness through their words, walk, and work.

    #18 7-29-07 Shinning as Stars Text, Philippians 2:14-16 Introduction, The impact of a person’s life can be for good or bad. The following examples demonstrate the different impact a person can have on their descendents. 1. Max Jukes, was an atheist who lived a ungodly life and married an ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Timothy, A Bright Shinning Star Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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    Timothy was an example of a person who lived and demonstrated the Lordship of Christ in his life and character.

    #19 8-05-07 Timothy, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction, 1) Last week’s sermon we as Christians are to shine like stars as a witness for Christ. 2) We are to be witnesses by our words, walk, and our works. 3) We are to follow the example of the brightest stars such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Epaphroditus, A Bright Shinning Star Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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    Epaphrodus was another example of a Christ-Centered life.

    #20 8-12-07 Epaphroditus, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:25-30 Introduction, 1) We are to follow the stars, no not as some who believe in astrology. 2) Many follow movie stars, rock stars, and sports stars. 3) We become like those we esteem, so we need follow the good examples those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitudes That Build Bridges Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    In Philippians 2 I see five bridge building attitudes-John Maxwell’s 5 things I know about people was helpful in the structure of this message.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Three—Attitudes that Build Bridges Philippians 2 Sunday, August 5, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A tragedy took place this week in Minnesota. The bridge connecting the Twin Cities collapsed killing at least 5 and leaving several missing and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Others

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2007
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    There is an "others" centered theme in Philippians that shines brightly in the examples and instructions of chapter 2.

    Mrs. Jenny’s 2nd and 3rd grade Wednesday night class has been memorizing Philippians 2:5-11. They have done from verse 5-8 so far and I want to invite them all to come up here and share these verses with all of us. Will all you students please come on up? This week’s "through the Bible" readings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy Junkers Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
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    2nd sermon about joy in a 4 week series looking at the letter to the Philippians.

    Joy Junkers Phil. 2:1-18 Intro: In the summer of 1990, finished first year of college (first freshman year) and working at CHBR in Kosciusko. Christian less than a year…some would question how much I looked the part because of my hair; confess to having a mullet. Yet Bro. Dan saw something in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Working Out Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007
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    Scripture teaches the Christian life involves both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It’s not one or the other; it’s both.

    From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers has been debated. Is the Christian life essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? Is it all God’s doing, all the believer’s doing, or a combination of both? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Risky For God Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007
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    We all need someone who can speak truth into our lives, whatever the cost. We also need to be that someone for another friend. Such relationships, based on hearts united in Christ, form bonds that allow us to risk great things for God.

    Introduction I don’t know about you, but it’s easy for me to forget that the letters in the New Testament were first written as real letters. They deal with real life and real people—but I can forget that. I mean I don’t write letters that sound anything like Paul’s letter to the church in Rome! My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "We Are Different" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

    “Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Siguiendo Buenos Ejemplos

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008
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    Cada uno de nosotros conocemos a personas que admiramos mucho. Yo también tenía y tengo personas en mi vida quienes ponen un buen ejemplo para mí espiritualmente, y espero que yo pueda imitarlos. Pero el ejemplo más grande de todos es el Señor Jesucristo.

    Siguiendo buenos ejemplos Filipenses 2:19-30 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Introducción: Hay personas que se convierten en “buenos ejemplos,” por decirlo así. Cuando yo era mas joven quería ser un gran jugador de fútbol como el portero Miguel “Gato” Marín. Otros ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army