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  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    One Mind: Service Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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    My argument is God gives the gifts of power, peace, person and provision to you, to me, and to us so we who believe will have one mind to serve and one mission to love.

    Sunday, January 4, 2009 One Mind: Service Text: Philippians 2: 1 – 11 During the month of December, we explored the theme “What God Gives … we look at four aspects of the blessed gifts of God: Power, Peace, Person, and Provision. There is still an unanswered question on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    What Are You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 25, 2011
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    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt3- What are you thinking? Overview Continue- 3rd part- series on Philippians. Encouragement- read Philippians- over/over- meditate. This week- pick up w/chapter 2:1. Review One of our themes- joy- last week- Joy in Suffering. Paul is writing to Philippians as a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Memorial Day: Reflecting On The Sacrifice, Yet Looking To Hope

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 30, 2011
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    On Memorial Day, we remember the lives and reflect on the sacrifice of loved ones lost in times of war. Let this also be a Memorial Day in which we look to Jesus, reflect on His Sacrifice, and grasp the hope that only comes through Him.

    5/29/11 Given by Sterling C. Franklin @ Glorious King Jesus Christian Church (GKJ:CC) Memorial Day: Reflecting on the Sacrifice, yet Looking to Hope - Opening Prayer - Is anyone here a vet? Please stand. I know it isn’t quite Veteran’s Day, but we would still like to honor you today. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choices & Results

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 2, 2011
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    In order to follow the example of Christ’s humility, we must be willing to lay down our rights and reputation for the sake of the gospel. We must humble ourselves and serve others as a bondservant of Christ. If we say, we follow Christ; do we really live

    Opening illustration: At the 2009 Kansas high school state track championship, an unusual thing happened. The team that won the girls 3,200-meter relay was disqualified. But what happened next was even more unusual. The team that was awarded the state championship by default turned right around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Step #2 "The Road Of Humility." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
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    5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

    The world says one ascends into greatness, the bible reveals that one descends into greatness. Philippians 2:5-11 1. The Way Up is Down! Wayne, age eleven, "Dear God, my dad thinks he is you. Please straighten him out." James 4:6 "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Imitating Christ Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
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    Part 3 of a series on the Book of Philippians. This sermon is on what it means to imitate Christ.

    Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Title: Imitating Christ Introduction Imitating Christ does not mean we dress up in a robe/ grow a beard… Imitating Christ means Giving to others what Christ has given to us “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, If any comfort from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Work It Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 25, 2011
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    EOLS: Salvation is by Grace, but God gives us the opportunity to work out our personal maturation.

    Working it Out Philippians 2:12-13 (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, (13) for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Beautiful Exchange

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2011
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    Jesus gave His life to save us. Now He offers us His attitude to transform us.

    There once was a sculptor who was working hard with his hammer and chisel on a large block of marble. A little boy who was watching him saw nothing more than large and small pieces of stones falling away left and right. He had no idea what was happening. But when the boy returned to the studio a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Grab Hold Of God's Hand. He Will Pull You Up.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011
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    A short talk given at Corscombe at the end of Walk West Dorset 2011. God speaks our language, and as in an old legend Christ holds out his hand and invites us to grab hold.

    Philip Yancey kept a salt water aquarium. He wrote: ‘I [ran] a portable chemical laboratory to monitor the nitrate levels and the ammonia content. I pumped in vitamins, antibiotics, sulpha drugs and enough enzymes to make a rock grow. I filtered the water …and exposed it to ultraviolet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Sears avatar

    When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011
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    We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

    Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Jones avatar

    For It Is God Who Works In You Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
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    EOLS: God will use a servant who is undivided, unselfish and unafraid to make his salvation walk priority.

    For It is God Who Works In You Php 2:1-13 (1) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, (2) complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (3) Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Attitude Is Everything” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2012
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    If we are going to enjoy healthy relationships, we must watch our attitude.

    In verses 3 and 4, Paul speaks about the importance of our relationship to one another. In so doing, he cites the example of our Savior in verses 5-8, and tells us that if we are going to rightly relate to one another, we must seek to possess the same attitudes our Lord possessed as He reached out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Live Godly

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012
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    Living a Godly life means living as Jesus lived.

    Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). What is your attitude? All of us have an attitude. Some of us have a good attitude and some of us have a nasty attitude. What is this thing called attitude? Our attitude is our outlook on something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Marcellus de Oliveira avatar

    In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Marcellus De Oliveira on Jun 1, 2012
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    In despite of our brokenness and the way we are brought up, God calls us to be transformed in the likeness of this Son's character.

    When people are asked to quote a line from Shakespeare, most certainly, they will quote the best-known line from all drama or literature: “To be or not to be, that is the question!” Though the tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmarke is a philosophical quest in the comparison between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he Was Before We Ever Were” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 26, 2012
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    Jesus is the eternal God made flesh.

    We are now approaching the Christmas season. Folks are beginning to decorate for the holiday, and are busy planning their celebrations. We all are thinking in terms of what we might give to that special someone, and if we will be honest, we are also thinking of what that special someone might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist