Sermons on Church In Philippi:

Laodicea: The Complacent Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus lovingly calls us to reject complacency, pursue genuine relationship with Him, and value what truly matters over worldly success or self-sufficiency.

There’s a kindness in the way Jesus speaks to us. He doesn’t holler from across the street; He knocks at the front door. He doesn’t shove His way into our living rooms; He stands and waits, like the Friend you can trust with the tender truth. You can almost hear the hinge creak as you reach for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Topics: Vibrancy, Complacency, Church

Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28

Topics: Exclusivity, Inclusivity, Cliques

The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Topics: Pentecost, Church Birth, Gospel Proclamation

The Need For Church Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the decline in church attendance in America, attributing it not to a decrease in believers, but to less consistent worship and participation.

No one disputes that church attendance has been in decline in America for the last number of years. But it’s not as straightforward as it seems. According to Thom Rainer, the former CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, “The number one reason for the decline in church attendance is that members ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Church Attendance, Active Membership, Consistent Worship

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

An Apostles Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on Paul’s prayer

AN APOSTLES PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 1:3-5 10/13/94 Today we will continue our look into the book of Philippians. If you recall this was a very personal letter from the apostle to those saints in Philippi. As with many of the letters which Paul writes he begins the letters with a greeting and then lets ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Bible Church

E Pluribus Unum

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 27, 2005

FROM MANY,ONE IN CHRIST

E PLURIBUS UNUM "E Pluribus Unum" was the motto proposed for the first Great Seal of the United States by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776. A Latin phrase meaning "One from many," the phrase offered a strong statement of the American determination to form a single nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Picture Of The Church In A City

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006

How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unto The Church At Thyatira, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013

There is no room for mixing other religions with Christianity.

Unto the Church in Thyatira, Write Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities which John addresses. Even though it was small in size, it did have a vibrant economy. It was known for its wool, bronze, and manufacture of a purple dye which was used in dyeing the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Spirit Of Cooperation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2010

There are some things within the Christian faith we should not fight over, but there are many things within God's Word that are laid out as imperatives for our walk with Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 24, 2001 Date Preached: January 24, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Cooperation Text: Phil 2:12-13 INTRODUCTION: Begin by showing the overheads and reviewing from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Intro to Philippians. Living life to the full.

I was told by a friend the other day, that according to research she’d just read, while the percentage of people who currently reach the age of 100 is about 5% of the population, of those who are now teenagers the percentage is likely to be closer to 50%. There’s no doubt that our lifespans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

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 Church Christ Is Buliding #1

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

Frist in a series of sermons on the Church that Christ’s has bulit. This one shows what the foundnation is.

SERMON #1 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BULIDING 1. WHEN YOU BUILD A BUILDING YOU HAVE TO BUILD IT ON SOMETHING, BUT ON WHAT? A.MATTHEW 7:24 27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. 25 "And the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fourth Church Of The Apocalypse Thyatira Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2020

The Church at Thyatira had much to commend it but had one fatal flaw, it allowed Jezebel and her teaching to flourish

The Fourth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Thyatira Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown However, as it was Pentecost last week, we ducked out of our series to look at Acts 2 as an exception We are now back on course and looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 23:25-39

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Called To Prosperity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019

Prosperity and suffering are like oil and water. They do not mix. Neither does the Prosperity Gospel mix with the Word.

Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Paul was not called to a prosperity gospel for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15, Philippians 1:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Benediction To The Beloved Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2017

Concluding his letter, Paul offer a final word of grace. He encouraged worship of the Lord, fellowship together, and resting in the Lord's grace. We need to embrace these aspects for a vibrant Christian life.

A Benediction to the Beloved Philippians 4: 20-23 As you study Paul’s epistle to the Philippian church, it quickly becomes evident that they are very dear to his heart. They were his crown of rejoicing, and he longed to come to them once again if the Lord allowed. Having shared much with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist