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  • The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

    The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

  • Confidence In Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    The Power of Christ meant for Paul a confidence. For the believer the resurrection is a certain fact. It gives us confidence. This confidence in Christ is for all Christians. Not just a few, but all are meant to have this abundant power.

    Just imagine something with me today. Let’s say that a few years ago that you went out and for a nickel a share bought fifty thousand shares of stock in a company that no one really thought would do any good. Some company they called the cellular phone company. And all of a sudden that stock that ...read more

  • Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    This sermon was preached at our 15th anniversary to encourage us to become all that we can be.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

  • Completing Joy Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

    Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

  • I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,047 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

  • Setting The Right Goals In Life

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,623 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

  • Just Keep Swimming

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    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

  • Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 38,045 views

    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

  • Divine Destiny

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,127 views

    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

  • (Lesson 11) Saul: Becoming A Follower Of Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 1,692 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

  • Learning From The Past

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,065 views

    The past - you cannot change it. The present - you can give God everything. The future - your future is hidden in your daily routine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 "Because I am not perfect and have not attained, I am going to let this one standard guide me. I am willing to forget the things of the past. I am willing to give everything to reach the things of the future, and I am willing to give all my energy to win the ...read more

  • Living The Resurrected Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 44,455 views

    Living the resurrected life is possible in as much, as believers, we have been united with Jesus Christ as we are identified with Christ. Our faith in Christ has placed us in Christ. The resurrected life is one of restoration, transformation and elevation

    LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Philippians 3:7-10a INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the garden tomb. The power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is to be seen in His victory over Satan, sin, death, and hell. In our identification with Christ, Romans 6: 4 tells ...read more

  • Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 36,825 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

  • 4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    How to live beyond yourself for the glory of God

    4 Steps To Living Beyond Yourself Philippians 3:12-14 1. PREVAIL upon yourself that you are not PERFECT. (3:12-13) Phil 1:6; 2:12-13 Abraham, Jonah, Peter, Paul etc. 2. PRECLUDE the PAST. (3:13) Job 19:2-4; Luke 9:61-62; Hebrews 6:1-3 3. PLAN PURPOSEFULLY. (3:13-14) Phi 3:10-11; 2 ...read more

  • Don't Miss The Mark

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 23,606 views

    The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

    Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more