Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Filipenses 1:22:

showing 16-30 of 248
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Troy Borst avatar

    Joyful Stress

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    Dealing with stress in a godly way

    JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kamal Weerakoon avatar

    The Gospel Is All That Matters Series

    Contributed by Kamal Weerakoon on May 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,543 views

    Why do we have so little impact on our world? Why are we so much like the world, and so un-like our heavenly Father? The second half of Philippians ch 1 challenges us to get our priorities right - the Gospel is all that matters!

    Introduction Imagine this. You’ve become a missionary. You’ve gone to a foreign country that hasn’t heard the Gospel. You try not to be a foreigner, you try and fit in with them. You take on their customs and habits. You wear their clothes, eat their food, learn their language. You love ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Win-Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    Paul rejoices in his difficult circumstances because they have become a means for the progress of the gospel

    Introduction: Understanding Paul’s circumstances What if I told you that Billy Graham, while traveling overseas for one of his Crusades, had been arrested by a Middle Eastern government hostile to Christianity and was now in prison awaiting trial for converting Muslims, a crime punishable by death. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Journey Of Joy.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    I want you to get an imaginary piece of paper and write, for me to live is -- -- -- --.

    A journey of joy. Philippians 1:3 -- 30. 09/05/04 A few years ago, a 21-year-old man traveled throughout the Midwest putting pipe bombs in mailboxes. His name is Luke John Helder. When he was apprehended, he said the only thing he cared about is his girlfriend and his band. He said I party, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    If you would die today where would you spend eternity? There is life after death. Death is the greatest part of living. When the good Lord decides to call His people home there is happiness in Heaven. But if death befriends one who is out side of Christ,

    Topic: Death Subtopic: Preparation for Index: 2162 Date: 7/1996.1634 Title: News Too Late A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he had bad news and worse news for him, which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit nonplussed and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Expectation And Hope

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 32,108 views

    We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    The Proper Perspective

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    Sermon on life and death

    THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simone Williams avatar

    Lord Let My Pain Be For Your Gain

    Contributed by Simone Williams on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    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:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Having A Desire To Depart

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    Paul imprisoned for his faith in Christ demonstrates a remarkable peace, and confidence while facing death.

    Having A Desire To Depart” Phil. 1:21-24 In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, he becomes absorbed in a soul-disturbing conversation with himself. You remember his words....To be or not to be ? That is the question. Hamlet did not know whether it was more devastating to face the unavoidable afflictions of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Sharing Reassurance

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,568 views

    God reassures us so we can share His reassurance with others.

    God is a very reassuring God, and His Word, the Bible, is a very reassuring book! God gives us so many reassurances in the Bible that we couldn’t possibly cover them all in one worship setting - so we’re going to look at just one today. We are reassured that GOD FINISHES WHAT HE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Win-Win Situation

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 842 ratings
     | 110,579 views

    A funeral message from Philippians 1:21 ("to live is Christ"), with opening remarks from 2 Timothy 4:6-7 ("departure".)

    Funeral for June Amos – April 16, 2003 Opening remarks: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    How To Keep An Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,351 views

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go through life day by day with an eternal perspective? Have you ever known that kind of person? Their car breaks down and somehow the service man comes to know Christ. Why? They live with an eternal perspective.

    Read: Philippians 1:18-26 Think of a modern example of a person who keeps an eternal perspective. The person who comes to my mind is Jim Elliott. He was famous for saying, he is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This flows from the heart of a man who had an ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    Difficult Things That Are Used To Proclaim The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    2nd in a series on Philippians. Deals with overcoming trials.

    DIFFICULT THINGS THAT PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL PHIL 1:12-26 Paul stands as a great example to us in learning how to effectively proclaim the gospel. In one episode from the comic strip "Peanuts", Lucy comes up to her brother, Linus, and tells him that she has "converted" someone in her class to her ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Live With An Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,253 views

    MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get sidetracked by petty disagreements. 3. Live for Christ every

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 2. Live With An Eternal Perspective Philippians 1:12-29 May 8/9, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational