In Sermon Illustrations: "Philippians 4:32" showing 21-40 of 402

Sweet Grace  PRO

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

SWEET GRACE My new favorite movie is "Chocolat", about a little French village in 1959 that is governed by "tranquilité". In this town, you knew what was expected of you and where your place was. If you happened to forget, someone would remind you. They trusted in the wisdom of ages past, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Tags: Parable General, Grace, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Lutheran

My Goal Is God Himself...at Any Cost, Dear Lord, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

My Goal is God Himself...at any cost, dear Lord, by any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Growth In Christ

In Leadership Magazine, Dave Wilkinson Writes The ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002

In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson writes the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever think, "What are these people looking for?" Perhaps the question should be, "What aren’t they looking for?" because with the numbers of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Tags: Leadership General, Sacrifice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Peanuts Cartoon, Lucy Demands That Linus ...  PRO

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Tags: Church Small Groups, Unity

Denomination: Other

Glitzy Grammy Gifts  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 25, 2002

GLITZY GRAMMY GIFTS The New York Post reports that producers of the 2002 Grammy ceremony showered each of the show’s stars with a personalized gift basket said to be worth $16,000 each. Britney Spears got a pair of $1,900 diamond earrings, a Blackberry pager, an iPod MP3 player, a free two-night ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Tags: God's Provision, Second Coming

My Natural Mother Once Wrote A Poem About Being ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002

My natural mother once wrote a poem about being thankful that I have always treasured since I discovered it. She died in 1984 with skin cancer. But, all that I learned from her is still with me today. I thank God for every memory and every valuable lesson that she taught me about life. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Joy, Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: United Methodist

Ultimate Love, Complete Humility  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2002

ULTIMATE LOVE, COMPLETE HUMILITY Only one act of pure love, unsullied by any taint of ulterior motive, has ever been performed in the history of the world, namely the self-giving of God in Christ on the cross for undeserving sinners. That is why, if we are looking for a definition of love, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Tags: Christian Love, Forgiveness In Jesus

The Student Of A Great Philosopher Entered The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

The student of a great philosopher entered the house of ill-repute. The teacher came to the door and asked him to come out. The student refused because he was ashamed. The teacher replied, "There is no shame in leaving the house of ill-repute, but there is great shame in staying." We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Tags: Faith General, Repentance

Denomination: *other

Can You See The Land?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 10, 2002

CAN YOU SEE THE LAND? It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance swimming was not new to her; she had been the first woman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Tags: Faith, God Brings Hope, Knowing God's Will

Simplicity Is The Answer For People Tired And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 20, 2002

Simplicity is the answer for people tired and weary. Simplicity is marked by a contented lifestyle that rests in God’s grace. It is the commitment to clear out, scale down, and realize the essentials of what we truly need to live well. The intimate search for wholeness is not found by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-21

He Is No Fool Who Gives What He Cannot Keep, To ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jun 29, 2002

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Place For Pain  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 3, 2002

NO PLACE FOR PAIN In his sermon on dealing with trials, Nashville pastor Byron Yawn points out: "For most, especially American Christians, even the remotest suggestion that there could be value in our suffering is viewed as uncaring and insensitive. We have been conditioned by our culture to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Tags: Human Body, Knowing God's Will, Struggles, Trial, Disciplines, Conflict, Apologetics General  (view more)  (view less)

One Soul Could Mean Many  PRO

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 2, 2003

(One soul could mean many) Andrew brought Simon- just one. But that was many, for under God, Simon brought three thousand souls in one day! It has been estimated that probably 95% of church members have never lead anyone to Christ. I like what Paul say’s in 1 Cor 9:19 " I made myself a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Tags: Evangelism How To, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For Change  PRO

Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003

PRAYING FOR CHANGE “To pray is to change. Prayer is the central avenue God uses to transform us. If we are unwilling to change, we will abandon prayer as a noticeable characteristic of our lives. The closer we come to the heartbeat of God the more we see our need and the more we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

The Selfless Love To Which God Calls You And Me ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 5, 2003

The selfless love to which God calls you and me produces a deep joy in our hearts. This joy or happiness of the Spirit has three dimensions. Joy is the assurance of faith that we are acceptable to God and that God’s good providences are working on our behalf. This joy is an inner calm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Japanese Sword Illustration: It Is The Japanese ...  PRO

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

Japanese sword illustration: It is the Japanese who have created the best swords in the world. To create these fine weapons, ancient Japanese sword makers had to create a sword that was hard enough to retain a sharp edge, but at the same time soft enough not to be brittle. Sword makers who made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Tags: God's Provision, God In The Hardships

I Declare You The Winner  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004

I DECLARE YOU THE WINNER I was watching some little kids play soccer. These kids were only five or six years old, but they were playing a real game- a serious game- two teams, complete with coaches, uniforms, and parents. I didn’t know any of them, so I was able to enjoy the game without the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Tags: Children, Anger, Rage, Parenting, Unconditional Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment: An Officer Stood Before The 1987 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2004

Commitment: An officer stood before the 1987 graduating class of the Nebraska State Patrol Acadamey and said, "Gentlemen, commitment distinguishes the true Trooper. If you cannot commit to the duties and discipllines that distinguish the State Patrol, then don’t wear the badge." Likewise, you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Discipleship

To Be Like Jesus  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 17, 2004

MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE JESUS; MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE HIM. HIS SPIRIT FILL ME, HIS LOVE O’ERWHELM ME, IN DEED AND WORD, TO BE LIKE HIM.” --Lillian Plankenhorn, 1946 Is that your heart’s prayer? How can one ever be like Jesus? The secret to being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Tags: Romantic Love

Denomination: Methodist

On The Battlefield Discernment Is Critical. An ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 8, 2004

On the battlefield discernment is critical. An officer leading his men into battle must be able to make decisions quickly and accurately. Decisiveness can spell the difference between victory and defeat. General Robert E. Lee, one of the greatest military strategists to ever wear an American ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Tags: Goodbye

Denomination: Lutheran