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  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 34,195 views

    “The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

    Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why You Should Pray Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,466 views

    All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with God. 2. Wisdom and understanding. 3. Power to experience miracles. 4. Peace and joy amidst

    Can You Hear Me Now? 40 Days on God, Prayer, and Cell Phones 1. The Advertisement: Why You Need It October 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques BIG IDEA: All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Everything Looks So Good Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    As Christians, we are invited to have a spiritual perspective on life. Gluttony demonstrates our focus on the physical.

    Philippians 3:7-21 “Everything Looks So Good” (Gluttony) INTRODUCTION This is an uncomfortable topic for a sermon. Not only for me, but for many people who are listening to this sermon. Food is a touchy subject. I have struggled with weight and with unhealthy eating practices for years. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Microwave Christianity

    Contributed by James May on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,548 views

    A look at the attitudes of the modern church compared to what the true church must be like.

    Microwave Christianity By Pastor Jim May We live in a fast-paced world. Less than 100 years ago, most people were still riding wagons, drawn by mules, ox or horses. Air travel was non-existent. TV’s did not exist. Radio was just beginning to make its presence known in the homes of private ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Nothing Else Compares"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Is Christ enough or do we have our eyes on something else?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Nothing Else Compares” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philippians was written by Paul from prison as he awaited a trial. Paul had been arrested for preaching, basically, that all a person had to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Put The Pedal To The Metal!

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    When going through challenging times, we are called to put our faith to work and place our trust and confidence in God.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in case you are wondering about the title of this sermon, I want you to know that we are in no way promoting illegal activities such as speeding. A few days ago I went for my early evening walk when I heard the wroom, wroom – two young men in a dark gray car ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Most Important Journey

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,791 views

    This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

    If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Reach For The Prize

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    We have to do more than just enter the race we have to reach for the prize.

    Reach for the prize Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:13,14 (KJV) Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leonard Hunt avatar

    What's Important To You! Series

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

    What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Thing I Do

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    Paul had one great aim and purpose of life. To this singleness of purpose he owed his exemplary godliness and his uncommon success as a minister.

    We have here a very personal letter written by the Apostle Paul. What I mean by that is simply that Paul shares a lot of himself in this letter. He shares with us his thoughts and attitudes as he talks about his past and present circumstances and the hopes he embraces concerning his future. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    You Have To Commit Suicide

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,815 views

    You have to let the old man die out!!!

    YOU HAVE TO COMMIT SUICIDE Philippians 3:7-11 The Apostle Paul tells us here in this passage that to really know Jesus Christ you must first die!!! VS. 10 says, That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings being made comformable unto his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Do You Have A Hold On Your Calling??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    Seeking your calling from God!!

    DO YOU HAVE A HOLD ON YOUR CALLING?? Phillipians 3:8 - 12 Tonight the greatest thing that could happen to us as Christians, is to be Heavenly Minded!!! AMEN If we are gonna be heavenly minded we have to live every part of our lives with the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Bentz avatar

    Straining 'till The End

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    Sometimes we give up to easily. Paul provides a great example of what every Christian should be doing - Straining ’till the End!

    Straining ‘till the End Philippians 3:12 - 14 Introduction – I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University asked then Prime Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How Is Your Counting?

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    salvation is not of WORKS

    Philippians 3:1-8 October 7, 01 vbc How is your counting? The key word in our text in the small word "count" found in verses 7 and 8. The word means to evaluate and to assess. "The unexamined life is not worth living," Socrates once said. The third chapter of Philippians is Paul’s personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    To Do Or To Be

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,110 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