Sermons on Filipenses 4:12:

Free To Be Content Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007

6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Feel Of Balance: Coping With Stress Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 2, 2005

Third in a series on balance based on the sermon titles from Outreach.com. [Note: I switched the order of the three sermons from that which was given by Outreach.com and the middle sermon on the peace of God (Phil. 4:1-7) was given by a guest preacher.]

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 2, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Philippians 4:8-13 “The Feel of Balance: Coping with Stress” A while back, a Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried a story about Tattoo, a basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stewardship: It's Not About Money, It's About Trust

Contributed by Peter Batarseh on Nov 2, 2005

Stewardship: It’s not about money, it’s about trust.

[MONEY-Tense Topic, but important] When I was asked to preach today for Stewardship Sunday I wasn’t sure whether I should feel honored—or very afraid. Who knows? Perhaps today’s recessional will feel like a walk through the gauntlet for me! What is it about this topic of giving that sets us on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Purpose In Good And Bad

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Christ- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jun 2, 2006

In today’s text, Paul challenges followers of Jesus to “rejoice in the Lord” even when their surroundings are less than ideal.

LIVING IN CHRIST- Part 4 (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 4 REJOICING IN CHRIST Philippians 4:4-13 June 2006 Introduction Three weeks ago we began a series of messages to explain the Biblical basis on what it means to give Christ a position of primary importance in our life, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A National Shortage

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon is intended to question why there often seems to be a shortage of joy in the lives of God’s people, and to call God’s people to "rejoice" and give thanks!

I. When my father, Rev. Charles Wesley Bradford died, my mother gave me all my father’s old sermon notes and some manuscripts. Among these files were, I believe, also some things that either belonged to my grandfather Rev. Ernest Bradford or to my mother’s father Dr. Rev. Dewey Whitwell. AMong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Contentment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable.

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable. Intro.: 1. Illust. A Russian woman lived with her husband & two children in a very small hut. Her husband's parents lost their home & she had to take them in. Unbearable. In desperation, she went to the village wise man, whom ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 25, 2006

The SOURCE of the supply, the SCOPE of the supply, and the STANDARD of the supply. "The Check is in the Mail!" Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

My God Shall Supply Philippians 4:10-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodShallSupply.html Can God Provide? Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19, Philippians 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

La Actitud De Un Adorador

Contributed by Juan Garcia on May 2, 2006

Dios nos creo con el proposito de adorarle. Nuestra vida debe ser una expresion de adoracion. A veces no tenemos la actitud correcta.

Introducción: Quisiera hablar hoy acerca de nuestras actitudes. Las palabras ‘actitud’ y ‘altitud’ son muy parecidas. Esto es por lo similares que son. Nuestra actitud medirá nuestra altitud. Mientras más gozosos seamos, mas niveles en el Señor experimentaremos. Nuestros éxitos en la vida ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thanksgiving Secret

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Message

The Thanksgiving Secret Philippians 4:11-13 Grandma was babysitting her three-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she instructed, "Let’s thank God for our food." Being a typical toddler, Sean said, "No! I don’t want to!" She remained calm. "Well, at Grandma’s house, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

I Found It! I Found It!

Contributed by Kris Cash on Feb 22, 2007

Where can someone find true contentment? How can someone be genuinely happy? How can someone find the kind of peace of mind that inexorably alters lives?

I Found It; I Found It! I. Introduction a. I am a man of voracious appetites. Obviously I haven’t skipped many meals in my life. i. But that is not what I am talking about. It is just the way I am wired up that if a little is good, then a lot is better. ii. If a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist