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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    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
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    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

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Just Keep Swimming

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
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    Prayer is hard work, but as we die to ourselves, we gain resurrection life in it.

    Philippians 3:7-14 – Just Keep Swimming Illustration: Dory encouraging Marlin to press on (from "Finding Nemo") Perseverance is an important quality in the life of a Christian. (read verses on perseverance) Perseverance comes from under going trials. In fact, it brings life as it flows from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
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    1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

    INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Destiny

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
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    This is the great American way to success. We hear the world telling us to, “Go for it.” We should ask ourselves, “Go for what?”

    Text: Philippians 3:4,5 and 12 Prayer: Review of last week’s teaching. Let me clear the air regarding what we should be looking for in having DESTINY for our lives. There are two types. Man’s Viewpoint As a child we may have been told we were never going to amount to much in life. Maybe we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    "A New You"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2009
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    This is an Easter Message that there can be a new us because of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

    A New You Psalm 1:1-6 Matthew 27:27-12 April 12, 2009 It had been three days since Jesus had been arrested in the dark of night, and taken away from his disciples. All of them had fled in fear. One of his closest disciples had told Jesus I have you back no matter what. Yet when it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Baggett avatar

    To Know Him

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 19, 2007
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    To help Christians in Christian maturity.

    “To Know Him” Ph.3:10 The Apostle Paul is the writer of Philippians. He was a man who knew the Lord. We have the record of his conversion in Acts 9, where the Lord knocked him to the ground and completely humbled him. It was a dramatic conversion, and we see the fruit of it on the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    "G" Whiz

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Aug 15, 2009
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     | 3,654 views

    Examining where we are, where we have been and where we should be going in light of God’s word.

    "G" Whiz What is the first question the Lord asked Adam? In Genesis 3:9 we see that question: “And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?” We would simply say, "Where are you?" It is not as if God did not know where Adam was. An omniscient God knows where we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Determining Your Altitude

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
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     | 4,877 views

    A sermon about attitude. It teaches God confidence, not self confidence.

    Determining Your Altitude Philippians 3:12-14 Last week God detoured me from my series of sermons about More Than Survivors, this week I return and wrap it up. We want to raise our kids to do more than just get by… more than just struggle through. We want them to be successful… in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winning S-H-O-T Towards Our Goal!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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    We are encouraged to set a GOAL. A goal that other people think you can’t. Create the guts to face your fear and every struggle that comes on your way. Have a STRONG CHARACTER! Always THINK POSITIVE! Don’t be affected from those DISCOURAGEMENTS. When we

    “SHOOTING is the MOST IMPORTANT fundamental OFFENSIVE SKILL in basketball. A team that SHOOTS WELL will always be in a ball game.” By: Coach Jerry Tarkanian If you want to be a SUPERB SHOOTER, you must have VERY GOOD basketball SHOOTING FORM and TECHNIQUE. SHOT Defined:  A STROKE in ...read more

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  • James Lee avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,003 views

    This message was preached 5 years @ Elim Bible Church, a "start-over" Church. I am thrilled to say is still moving foward, after nearly closing her doors.

    A Fresh Start Ph.3: 13-14 Have you ever felt like you just needed a fresh start…a do-over? Sometimes we are given an opportunity for a fresh start but how we handle the fresh start will determine how we finish. Let’s look at three things that I believe will help us when we find that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Making Excuses Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 114 ratings
     | 47,513 views

    One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

    1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Entering The Race Pt.1

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

    Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Those Glory "Daze” Of Yesteryear - A 9/11 Sermon Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 7, 2011
     | 4,042 views

    So often we get caught up in our accomplishments and the accolades from others that we can lose sight of WHO we serve and our mission and service to Him! We must remain focused on WHOM we serve and our calling to abandon all to serve Him!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2011 Date Preached: September 11, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Glory “Daze” of Yesteryear Sermon Text: Philippians 3:4-11 [ESV] Introduction: Today is the anniversary of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jacob Ricker avatar

    Learning To Live Beyond The Norm, Living The Life Of Joy!

    Contributed by Jacob Ricker on Sep 8, 2011
     | 4,473 views

    Knowing what it means to live a life of Joy

    I. Thomas Jefferson penned these great words: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are create equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as part of our Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist