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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    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

  • Douglas Snipes avatar

    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 15,638 views

    Sermon on running the race of life and winning the prize.

    Going For The Gold Phil. 3:13-14 The Olympic games are very popular and well trained for. These games are compiled of athletes that strive to win for more than one reason. They want to win for personal satisfaction, but also for their country’s satisfaction. They not only represent themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Flack avatar

    New Direction

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    If you stagnate in the Christian Life you die - This is Biblical help to move forward!

    Let me begin with this: It is called “Life’s Tough Questions to ponder!” 1. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand? 2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we even know it? 3. Why do we say that something is out of whack? What is a whack? 4. Why does “slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Friend Or Foe

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,955 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

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Room For Improvement

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,216 views

    Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

    Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    A Resolution Worth Keeping

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    In Philippians 3, Paul discusses the most important goal a person can have, eternal life. Sometimes we lose sight of the goal. We get bogged down in the details of religion or in the strains of everyday life. Paul reminds us that as Christians we need

    Philippians 3:12-14 In a popular cartoon, the main character, MARVIN is making his New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Be more patient with my parents. 2. Be nice to my cousin Megan. 3. Eat my strained broccoli. 4. Sleep through the night. Then, he looks at his fingers wrapped around a crayon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 73,702 views

    In Phil. 3:12-16, Paul offers three principles to follow as we enter the new year: Forget your Past, Focus your Priorities, and Function in the Present.

    New Year’s Resolutions Scott R. Bayles, preacher There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat. His face bore a look of tremendous confidence. Cocking his bat, he tossed the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    4 Ways To Be More In '04

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    new year’s message, FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION, DEVOTION, DIRECTION, DETERMINATION!

    4 WAYS TO BE MORE IN ‘04 PHIL. 3:13-14 PS. 65:11—DAVID SAID, “THOU CROWNEST THE YEAR W/ THY GOODNESS” THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GO FORWARD! 1 FIND SOME DISSATISFACTION “I COUNT NOT MYSELF TO HAVE APPREHENDED” CRUISE CONTROL/COASTING—RYDER TRUCK EVEN HAD IT! REALLY RELAX AS YOU DRIVE (I WANT TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,321 views

    Let us choose to know (ginosko - understand, perceive and experientially learn) more about Christ instead of merely settling for an intellectual knowledge (oida) about the Lord Jesus.

    That I May Know Him (Phil. 3:10-14) Today, many people are determined to get a promotion, a higher degree or a better 401 K plan. Many students are determined to get good grades. As the election year heats up we hear about hundreds of politicians who are determined to get elected to important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Pressing On

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

    As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The God Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 86,986 views

    God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

    A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Living Successfully

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Committed To A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    Five Things We Need To Be Committed To

    Committed To A Fresh Start January 11th, 2004 WHAT WE NEED TO BE COMMITTED TO Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn¡¦t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Taking Notes Or Take Note?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 195 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ezequiel Alaniz avatar

    Dale Tiempo Al Tiempo

    Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Que tanto tiempo dedicas a Senor, estadisticas para un llamado especial, como ser lo mejor de lo mejor para el servicio del senor en esta ano.

    DALE TIEMPO AL TIEMPO Filipenses 3: 12-14 Las 5 resoluciones mas populares del ano 2004 5- Practicar un deporte 4- Encontrar la solucion para hacer mas dinero 3- Mejorar las relaciones humanas 2- Dejar el alcohol o el cigarro 1- Una de las mas populares fue Bajar de peso. IL)Una mujer llega a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist