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  • Steve Kinnard avatar

    Drifting Along

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    complacency leads to destruction

    Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Do God & Country Meet?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
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    Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Reap The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
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    When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

    Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
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    The danger to being a self-god

    The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 19,400 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

    “You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joy Settled! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Part 7 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But one thing I do; Forgetting what is behind..." Philippians 3.13b ------------------------------------------- If there is one impossibility that exists, it is for joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    Ninth in the series "Restoring the Joy" - in this message we explore the "Joy Is Found In Remembering Our Citizenship" - (1) Because of the Assurance of our heavenly home (2) the anticipation of Our Lord’s return and (3) the Awaited transformation of Our

    “Restoring the Joy” Sermon # 9 “Joy Is Found in Remembering Our Citizenship” Philippians 3:20-21 I understand human nature enough to understand that some of you have had enough of being told that you need to have joy. All this stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Perfection Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    In so much of life we are searching for perfection.

    Growing up in California, I used to hear about all the surfing that was going on. In surfing there always seems to be this search for the elusive perfect wave. The perfect wave has the right amount of curl, a perfect tube, just at the right height for the surfer. The wave isn’t too fast so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,660 views

    Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (5:1 NIV). I want us to think about 5 A’s illu

    Text: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13 Niv). Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:3-4:20 Introduction Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Setting The Right Goals In Life

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,141 views

    This sermon helps believers set the goals necessary to become a "champion" in their Christian life.

    “SETTING THE RIGHT GOALS IN LIFE” Phil. 3:12-21 INTRO – 2004 Summer Olympics taking place in Athens, Greece, this week. Been so much fun to watch these games and these athletes. Absolutely amazed at their abilities and dedication to their chosen sports and events. We’ve cheered them on like ...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
     | 14,838 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
     | 13,888 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

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    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,903 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

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    Are You Walking Funny?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    4 questions to ask yourself about your Christian walk taken directly from Scripture.

    NOTE: All Illustrations at the bottom of outline. Introduction: Nobel Illustration Background: Paul’s comparison of his walk versus those who walk any other way (vs. 17-18) Purpose Statement: Evaluate your walk by answering these four questions – I. What Is Your End? A. Paul’s Chief telos – to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist