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  • Edward Frey avatar

    God' S Portait Of Peace -- A Complete Masterpiece

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    God’s peace is a work of art in Christ

    Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-7 July 22, 2001 GOD’S PORTRAIT OF PEACE – A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE Today, I want you to use your artistic ability. (Now, no groans or sighs, please!) What I want you do is relatively simple. I want you to paint a mental picture -- a picture of peace. Close your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
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    An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

    The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001
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    What counts in your life?

    Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Friend Or Foe

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    A decision must be made; will we be a friend of the cross or a foe or enemy of the cross? This sermon looks at the characteristics of both.

    FRIEND OR FOE PHIL 3:17-21 During a Billy Graham crusade in Australia, a Melbourne daily paper received this letter: "I have heard Dr. Billy Graham on the air, viewed him on television, and seen reports and letters concerning his mission. I am heartily sick of the type of religion that insists my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Young avatar

    A Citizen Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
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    It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life!

    (Sermon outline authored by Dr. Phil Sanders) A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN Phil 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. It is a wondrous thing that you and I can become a citizen of Heaven NOW in this life: a. Jesus is preparing a place just for me! (Jno 14:1-3) b. Jesus is now preparing me just for that place (2 Cor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Stress-Handling Strategy

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
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    Stress is a part of life. This message explores Biblical admonitions on how to handle stresses that come in various areas.

    INTRODUCTION: Stress is triggered by: 1) A Threatening Situation 2) A Major Change In Our Lives Your perspective will determine and dictate your behavior. It will influence and affect how you react to various situations or crises. And if we over-assess, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Citizens By Birth"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    A look at the characteristics of the Kingdom into which we have been born.

    In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones wrote: “We have a new citizenship, we are in Christ, and because we are in Christ, we are seated in the heavenly places with him. Certain things will happen to us before we finally arrive in heaven, but our citizenship ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Joy Unspeakable

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
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    Explore the theme of the "JOY" in the book of Philippians.

    Scripture correlates joy with spiritual strength. This relationship is evident in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Paul, while facing adversity and imprisonment, maintained a robust faith in God. The strength of Paul’s faith is evidenced by his joy and rejoicing, and his commands to rejoice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    People Our Church Could Not Do Without

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    There are just some people the church has to have.

    PHIL. 4:1-7 "PEOPLE OUR CHURCH COULD NOT DO WITHOUT" A) Paul organized many churches and his interest in them never ceased! * This was only natural! * Some of these churches pleased him, some of them disappointed him! B) It seems that the church at Philippi was his favorite! * In the text, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit -Peace Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 298 ratings
     | 60,042 views

    Peace is what people are looking for. This fits all ages.

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – SON- RIPENED FRUIT - PEACE Philippians 4:1-9 Today were looking at the fruit of the spirit: PEACE Peace is very much on our minds as we deal with the war on terrorism. Every Family here would like to get their service boys and girls back home again safe and sound, not in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Peace Starts With Me Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,449 views

    Part 1 of a new series

    Peace starts with me, Live @ Peace series Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 7, 2002 A Lawyer was duck hunting in Montana recently, when he attempted to cross a fence into a field to retrieve a duck he had shot. A farmer suddenly pulled up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl McAuley avatar

    Make It Right

    Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    Dealing with conflict

    Mes #321-100302 File #: phi04-07.ser Text: Philippians 4:1-4 Title: Make It Right Introduction: · It would seem like there is a lot to be angry about lately. · Over the past years we have seen many wars unfold. · Wars that have taken a new flavor. · We now watch from our telelvisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 14,843 views

    In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

    "Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    This World Is Not My Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

    This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Living In The Lord

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

    Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational