Sermons on Filipenses 2:16:

Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do All Things Without Grumbling And Disputing Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Grumbling and disputing is a poor testimony for a child of God.

I heard a story about an old lady that walked into a department store one day and was surprised when an executive pinned a flower on her dress and gave her a $100 bill. She was the store’s one millionth customer. A tv reporter asked her, “just what did you come into the store for today?” To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Thankful Or Grumbling? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering.

Sermon: Thankful or Grumbling? Thesis: The attitude of thankfulness vs the attitude of complaining can make or break your life – thankful attitudes come with the blessings of Heaven and the Promise Land of God but complaining will leave you in the wilderness wandering aimlessly with no joy, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Glad And Rejoice With Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

The Lord Jesus reminds believers to be glad because we are God's children. We rejoice with Jesus living as shining lights in this sin-darkened world.

“BE GLAD AND REJOICE WITH ME” (Outline) March 29, 2020 - Lent 5 - PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18 INTRO: How are you doing today? Indifferent? Sad? Glad? “Be glad and rejoice with me” are the last words in our text. They are a very fitting theme for our thankfulness to have God’s Word in our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Everything Without Grumbling Or Arguing Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 29, 2023

Life is far from easy. When a believer goes through negative circumstances is it ok to share with others how hard your life has become? While seeking comfort from another believer is not a sin when does talking about the dark valleys become a sin?

Doing Everything without Grumbling or Arguing Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is there a right and wrong way to respond to the difficult times of life? The Bible has many warnings that our lives as Christians will be far from easy. While ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018

These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 13, 2018

When we accept Jesus as Lord there is an excitement. We want to save the world. But over time the world beats so many of us into silence. This message is about how the Apostle Paul refused to let circumstances keep him from finishing his race.

The book of Philippians – The Back Story Roman Prison: The Tullianum (Keep) When we read scripture sometimes knowing the circumstances from which they were written can paint what we read in a totally different light. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an excellent example of this. It’s common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:21, Philippians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 1:21, Psalm 18:1-2, Philippians 1:27-29, Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:7-8, Philippians 3:13-16, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 4:9-13, Psalm 9:1-2, Philippians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Reserve, No Retreat, And No Regret

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018

Let’s discuss these 3 metaphors from Philippians 2:14-18 (Title and outline adapted from Stephen Davey at: http://www.wisdomonline.org/files/2405/Humility%20Part%209.pdf)

HoHum: In 1904 William Borden graduated from a Chicago high school. As heir to the Borden Dairy estate, he was already a millionaire. For his high school graduation present, his parents gave him a trip around the world. Now William’s mother had a profound influence on his life. In fact, she had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Heaven Say About You?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 25, 2021

Each day we are creating our heavenly reputations. This message looks at the heavenly reputations of Enoch, Moses and David. It then looks at some of the heavenly reputations available to us today.

We’re going to begin in Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1. “A good name- a name that is held in high regard – is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Notice the verse says a good name is chosen. How is it chosen? A good name is chosen by what you do, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 10:35-36, Colossians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:14-16, Romans 8:35-37, John 14:12, Psalm 103:7, 1 Kings 15:5, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Psalm 119:99, Psalm 119:97, Numbers 12:7-8, Numbers 12:3, Deuteronomy 34:10, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

04 Joy In Obedience Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.

Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy: All For One Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025

Have you ever wished there was only one person you had to please? What if you experienced the truths about living to please only God that would help you have more joy. We invite you to examine your daily living and embrace God as the most important one you live for!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) JOY: All for One Philippians 2:12-18 We are approaching Thanksgiving. And before long, Christmas will be here. These are supposed to be joy-filled months. But they can be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: *other

The Example Of Christ Our Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025

Philippians 2

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shining Like Stars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2025

It’s time to work out what God has worked in you.

Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2025 Last Saturday night, I gathered here to give God praise through the music and the message by Pastor Kyle. On Sunday, I traveled to an underground church where I witnessed winsome workers caring for newborns, and trained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022

We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like A Follower - Philippians, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2022

Each one of us should be involved in improving our relationship with God. We should be committed to knowing what His Word calls us to do, and we set out to do this with ONE purpose – to develop “a proven character”; to show people Who it is we serve … and WHY we willingly serve Him!

“Living Like a Follower” - Philippians, Part 5 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 5 Philippians 2:12-24 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-24, Psalm 101:2, Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational