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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Returning To Basics

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    Learn two key truths that will help you fall in love with Jesus Christ again

    This morning’s passage calls us to return to the joy and the basics of our faith. Do you remember when you first received Christ into your life? For some of you, the heaviness and the guilt from your life before were lifted, and you felt clean, inside and out. For others of you, being in God’s ...read more

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  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    I. Call to Joy I (1) A.

    I. Call to Joy I (1) A. Repeated call 1. Prevalent theme in book a. ‘Joy’ – 6X b. ‘Rejoice’ – 8X B. Basis of joy - ‘brethren’ C. Scope of our joy 1. ‘In the Lord’ 2. Over 130X in NT 3. 9X in Philippians II. Warning Against Judaisers (2) A. Beware of dogs 1. Word used as a metaphor for person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Dogs In The Church

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
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    Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

    "Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Barlow avatar

    Reaching For The Prize

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Message from Phil.3:1 - 19

    LET’S OPEN OUR BIBLES TO PHIL. 3- AND VERSES 12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

    Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    Pursuing the goal with Paul

    LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyrone Garay avatar

    Following Hard After God Series

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    The intense desire we are to have in following God and our desire to know Him

    Knowing God Following Hard After God Introduction: Matt 13:44-46 44 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Am I Repeating Myself? Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

    Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Rushing avatar

    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Paul's Spiritual Autobiography

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    Paul frankly discloses his spiritual balance sheet in terms of What he Renounced and What he Received in converting to Christianity, and looking back 30 years later, What he once Counted and What he still Counts.

    PAUL’S SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY Nothing fascinates me more than a good biography. Perhaps, like me, you’re curious to know the motives that are behind the person’s actions and to learn how his character develops. It’s all the more interesting when a great man or woman write their own life story - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    The Mathematics Of Heaven

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    a look at Philippians 3:1-11

    The Mathematics of Heaven Philippians 3: 1-11 ----Resume = Resurrection Rom. 3:20; Php. 3:7 ----Resume + Relationship = Resurrection Acts 15:11 ----Resume = Rubbish Php. 3:8 Rom 4:4-5 ----Relationship = Resurrection!! Php. 3:10 This sermon looks at four mathematical equations that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    To Do Or To Be

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

    "To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Watch Them Dogs

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to move the hearers to LOOK-OUT for religious leaders (which are spiritually blind, greedy, and lazy) that will attempt to turn them against the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ through their WORDS AND ACTIONS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia References: Acts 21:40 (ex. Of Paul’s ability to address folk in the Hebrew Tongue/Language); Ezekiel 33:2; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Chr. 12:32 (ex. Of the prophets understanding what Israel ought to do); Romans 8:26-27 (… the spirit enabling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

    What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Safeguards Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    We have certain spiritual safeguards in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000-foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

    Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible