Sermons on Caesarea Philippi:

Live What You Believe!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2024

We're called to live our faith genuinely and not hiddenly. To do that we need to know what our identity is as redeemed children of God.

Sermon for September 15, 2024: “Live What You Believe!” Do you struggle to live what you believe? If you are human, you do. What we believe in is...must be distinct, higher and greater than how we live in the day to day. If I ask you what you believe, and you say: “I believe I’ll have another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday, Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2025

This is the third part of this series; the first two show how Jesus' guilt was established. This message proves his innocence.

David Milgaard Clayton Johnson Paul Morin Maria Shepherd Robert Baltovich Steven Truscott Perhaps some of those names sounded familiar to you. They are all Canadians who served prison time for crimes they were eventually exonerated for. Steven Truscott was 14 years old in 1959 when he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Journey Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 10, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of personal change, questioning whether individuals are capable of significant transformation, and providing examples of famous individuals who have undergone notable changes in their lives.

Can people really change? Are we “hardwired” by our genetics to act or think a certain way? Can we overcome the lack of lessons we learned in our early childhood? Those are some big questions, but I have a few examples that suggest that people really can change. For example, did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Personal Change, Overcoming Challenges, Life Transformation

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020

Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Present Christ's Law Of Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

In some way the prayer for or mention of the Philippians, in his mind, makes the folks in Philippi somehow present to him.

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Course Today’s Gospel can be entitled “the hierarchy of laws.” Jesus is the ultimate wise man—distinguished from the more common “wise guy” by asking a question that anybody in a non-mechanical society could feel reasonable. Not everyone owned an ox or ass; the poor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Demonstrated By Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018

The church at Jerusalem did not immediately admit Paul to their fellowship, because they were afraid of him and thought he was not a disciple, until Barnabas took him to Peter and James, and related his conversion and his boldness in preaching the Gospel

September 1, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.2 Demonstrated by Paul’s First Post-Conversion Visit to Jerusalem (1:18-24) Galatians 1.18-24 (KJV) 18Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 29, 2001

Paul tells his firends at Philippi that they are partners with him in the Fellowship of the gospel as it is expressed in Thanksgiving, Prayer, Love and Service.

FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL There’s a key phrase in the opening verses of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: in verse 5 of the Authorised Version he refers to "Fellowship in the Gospel". I wonder what comes to mind on hearing these words? Money isn’t the only thing that can be devalued. Words, too, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Not So Great Escape Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005

This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007

On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Anglican

Paul Rejoiced When They Were Able To Care For Him Again Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 29, 2020

For two years, the church in Philippi had lost touch with Paul. They did not know where he was after he had been arrested in Jerusalem and then put in prison for two years. The next time they heard about him, he had been transferred to a prison in Rome.

The Philippian Letter Page | 183 Date: 8/11/19 Lesson #33 Title: Paul rejoiced when they were able to care for him again (Phl. 4:10) "Special Notes" and "Scripture" are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020

To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:47, Acts 8:12, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Full Nets

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002

Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?

DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand why. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Our subject this morning is: To Understand The Bible You Need The Inspiration of The Holy Spirit. Understanding the Bible requires us to be in a place where the Spirit of God can teach us.

To Understand the Bible You Need the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit Sunday October 29, 2000 Job 32:8-9 8 Surely it is God’s Spirit within people, the breath of the Almighty within them, that makes them intelligent. 9 But sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace We Don't Deserve: The Face Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Grace, by definition, is something we do not deserve. This Easter message focuses on four things we can see in the face of Jesus that demonstrate God’s grace.

Grace We Don’t Deserve: The Face of Grace “Grace,” part 3 of 3 Easter Sunday – March 27, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers I have to start out this morning by saying I know the title of this message is redundant. By definition, grace is unmerited favor – favor that we do not deserve. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Free Methodist