Philippians

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“Introduction to the Book of Philippians” Philippians 1:1-2 Pastor Dennis Norman 8-15-2021

We need to choose to participate with God not be a spectator. The definition of saint is holy thing. Saints are not spectators!

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“Remembrance, Thankfulness, Prayer, Confidence” Philippians 1:3-8 Pastor Dennis Norman 8-22-2021

Remember those who support you. We are all saved by grace!! Encourage people around you. Pray for people who support you. Be confident on Jesus! What God Starts, He finishes!!

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“Supporters are Family” Philippians 1:7-11 Pastor Dennis Norman 8-29-2021

People who support you are family!

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“How to Biblically Love” Philippians 1:9-11 Pastor Dennis Norman 9-5-2021

We pray that the love of God may abound!

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“Living for the Glory of Jesus Christ” Philippians 1:12-14 Pastor Dennis Norman 9-12-2021

God glorifies Himself in our weaknesses and sickness because it’s only through Him that we get through them. We are the proclaimers of the Day of the Lord! We are living in the Year of Jubilee!

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“Keeping the Main Thing, The Main Thing” Philippians 1:15-18 Pastor Dennis Norman 9-19-2021

These trials and temptations won’t be over until Jesus comes back for His church. But God is with us and for us!!

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“Christian Living is Living For Christ” Philippians 1:19-21 Pastor Dennis Norman 9-26-2021

We can know the same perfect peace of God that the Apostle Paul knew!

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“Glorifying Christ Through Life and Death” Philippians 1:21-26 Pastor Dennis Norman 10-10-2021

We should live in Christ everyday. It’s important to live as if we will never die! Joy: J Jesus First Others second Yourself last

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“The Conflict the Gospel Causes” Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor Dennis Norman 10-17-2021

We are responsible to share the gospel! We should be more afraid of not sharing the gospel, then sharing it.

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“Called to Unity, Humility and Love” Philippians 2:1-4 Pastor Dennis Norman 10-24-2021

We have to desire what God wants for us! We should have a willingness to love others. God is first, then others and we come last.

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“Identifying With Jesus Christ” Philippians 2:5-8 Pastor Dennis Norman 10-31-2021

We must choose to have Christ’s attitude and attributes. Train your mind to follow Christ, then your body will also follow Him.

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“The Exalted Lord Jesus Christ and Our Obedience” Philippians 2:9-11 Pastor Dennis Norman 11-7-2021

Jesus is the only way to heaven! We have to show people the way to Jesus. We are save to serve Jesus as He shows us how.

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“Instructions for Glorious Christian Living” Philippians 2:12-16 Pastor Dennis Norman 11-14-2021

Complaining is not good Christian example! Negative attitudes keep us from growing. We have to retrain our thought processes.

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“Receiving Christ is Signing up for His Service” Philippians 2:17-24 Pastor Dennis Norman 11-21-2021

After salvation we sign up for service to Jesus. Philippians is a book of Joy!

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“The Sacred Sacrifice of Self for Others” Philippians 2:25-30 Pastor Dennis Norman 11-28-2021

As Christians we are family, fellow workers and fellow soldiers.

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“God’s Antidote for Legalism” Philippians 3:1-7 Pastor Dennis Norman 12-26-2021

Unbiblical practices rob us of the joy of the Lord. As you practice joy, you will practice rejoicing. Legalism robs the Christian of joy.

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“Identifying Joy Robbers” Philippians 3:2-3 Pastor Dennis Norman 01-2-2022

Choose by an act of your will to be joyful in the Lord!

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“The Correct Christian Testimony” Philippians 3:3-7 Pastor Dennis Norman 01-9-2022

All we need is Jesus to be saved! Legalism adds to that truth. A true Christian isn’t concerned about external conformity. There is no life worth living with out Jesus!

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“Legalism vs. Sanctification” Philippians 3:8-11 Pastor Dennis Norman 01-23-2022

Manmade rules do not lead anyone to salvation. Sanctification is an individual and ongoing process.

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“Moving Forward in Jesus” Philippians 3:12-14 Pastor Dennis Norman 01-30-2022

Apathy is a virus that robs us of the upward call of Christ.

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“The Maturity of Like-Minded” Philippians 3:15-21Pastor Dennis Norman 02-13-2022

Give up all hope of a better past. Don’t love others as we love ourselves. But love others as Christ loves us!

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“The Real Christian’s Citizenship” Philippians 3:19-20Pastor Dennis Norman 02-20-2022

Seek to follow the Lord! Repent of your sins.

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“Keeping The Way to Unity” Philippians 4:1-20 Pastor Dennis Norman 02-20-2022

We are heavenly citizens. Jesus prays for us to be unified. Find common ground with others!

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“Antidotes to Anxiousness and Worry” Philippians 4:4-7 Pastor Dennis Norman 03-6-2022

Keep the same mind set on the Lord. Rejoicing in the Lord is the antidote to anxiousness and worry.

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“Christ Controlled Mind is at Peace” Philippians 4:8-9 Pastor Dennis Norman 03-20-2022

You must guard your mind from ungodly thoughts. What you think, you are.

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“Living a Contented Life” Philippians 4:9-13 Pastor Dennis Norman 03-27-2022

We should not let anything rob us of our contentment in the Lord. A contented person has joy in the Lord. Contentment: rejoice in the Lord always, give thanks in everything, pray without ceasing. Contentment is a learned behavior.

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“The Gift, The Giver and God” Philippians 4:14-23 Pastor Dennis Norman 04-03-2022

God sees the beautiful acts of kindness that you do. When we care for others as Christ cares for us, we become burden bearers.

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