Sermons on Filipenses 1:20:

Living Life With No Regrets

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

This morning on this First Sunday of 2005, I want to encourage you, challenge you to be like the Apostle Paul... Live Life with No Regrets.... Live your life for Christ 100%.

“Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Paul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit empowered Paul to be Christ’s witness in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to uttermost parts of the earth

Illustration:In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Purpose Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Serving God even when it

I guess we all know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. A pessimist is someone who describes a glass as half empty while an optimist sees it as half full. A pessimist is someone who, on your birthday, will say: "May your day be better than it probably will be!" Some people are born ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Anglican

Lord Let My Pain Be For Your Gain

Contributed by Simone Williams on Dec 17, 2003

Pain can be used to Glorify God’s Kingdom

Lord Let My Pain, Be For Your Gain {Text Philippians 1:12-24} Pain – The distress or suffering, mental or physical caused by great anxiety, anguish, grief, disappointment. Punishment, hurt. Gain – The act of getting something, to get an increase, to get by labor to earn The city of Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004

Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Maintain Your Joy Or, Beware Of Joy Stealers!!

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 8, 2004

Joy (¡¦chara¡¦) is a deep and abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments (cf. John 15:10-11); it does not depend on circumstances because it rests in God¡¦s sovereign control of all things (cf. Rom. 8

Compiled By: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Lose Yourself (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

God wants us to move forward through the pressures of live. Phillipians is a Lesson In Surrender to God.

Lose Yourself The Scriptures Phillipians 1 19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Christian Life!

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

When A Preacher Dies. What Is A Minister?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 7, 2005

Ministers of the Gospel are sometimes forgotten, by the very fact that they are ministers. Passed over for recognition for their indifference to the cares of this world, marked as strange for their un-tiring dedication to the truth of the Word of God.

When a Preacher Dies. What is a Minister? Dedicated to Pastor Chinna Dora who received the call from God and has gone to Paradise on 01.12.2005 03:00A.M. Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have Joy Where You Are

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How to maintain your join where you are.

How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Positive! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Christians Have A Sure Thing

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 21, 2002

May God grant us the courage and willingness to exalt Christ in life and in death!

There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” That statement brings out the blatant skepticism inherent to the human nature. Whether you’re dealing with the stock market or simply perusing the coupons in the Sunday paper, people are cautious to jump at something. After all, if it seems too good to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27, Philippians 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Struck By A Demon Series

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Feb 7, 2001

This is the sermon that Rev. Fair wrote for the Funeral service of his own 21 year old college honor student who committed suicide.

Struck by a Demon Rev. Ronald L. Fair March 4, 2000 Good afternoon, my dearest church family, the family of God, friends of import, community leaders, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Greek Sorority friends, personal friends of Mark and special young people. Marcia, Alison and I express our deepest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26, Philippians 1:20-24

Denomination: Methodist