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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,896 views

    The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

    THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    (Lesson 11) Saul: Becoming A Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,523 views

    Paul hated Christians, yet encountered Christ on the road to Damascus where his life was transformed. Paul received his commission from this experience.

    A. BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews" (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. "As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless" (Phil. 3:5,6). 3. Best teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 36,061 views

    A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

    Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
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    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

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    It's All In Who You Know Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    Salvation comes through knowing Jesus Christ

    IT'S ALL IN WHO YOU KNOW © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Philippians 3:3-9 One of the great inequities of life is that many people seem to get ahead in life, not based on what they can do or even by hard work, but rather based on whom they know. We see this on our jobs at times; the person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    To Do Or To Be

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,020 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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    "I Yam What I Yam”

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,272 views

    To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

    This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    Philippians

    Philippians: Chapter-3 NOTICE: I. Vs.1 Loves Command-Rejoice in the Lord. II. Vs.3 Loves Fulfillment-Rejoice in our Worship. III. Vs. 3 Loves Provider-Rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ IV. Vs. 3 Loves Confidence Rejoice in His ability. V. Vs. 4-8 Loves Sacrifice (8) Count all things but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Greatest Journey Imaginable"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    The Christian life is an exciting adventure.

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “The Greatest Journey Imaginable” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In yesterday’s newspaper there was a telling story about the power of Christ—to bring Light into a life of darkness—and to turn that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Assets And Liabilities Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
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    How do you tell which things in your life are assets and which are liabilities?

    Philippians 3:4-11 Sunday, June 2, 2002 To get us thinking this morning, I want to ask you a question. What are your assets and what are your liabilities? You say "pastor, that’s easy. Here’s what I own - those are my assets. Here’s what I owe - those are my liabilities." That’s not what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Al Munger avatar

    The One Thing That Is Everything

    Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,718 views

    Rediscover focus, power and passion in your Christian walk

    Introduction In the movie City Slickers Billy Crystal and a group of his executive city friends decide it was time to take an adventure vacation. An adventure vacation is not just laying on the beach it’s doing some activity with a guide that takes you out to the edge. The character played by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rubbish

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,633 views

    Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

    Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Get Right With God (Sermon #3) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    Paul gives another secret of real joy -- how to get right with God. Paul examines several ways he COULD try, and rejects each of them in favor of real FAITH.

    Sermon #3: Get Right Before God 4 ¶ Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,362 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

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,604 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