Sermons on Kehillah In Philippi 2:26:

Lessons For Church Family Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 1, 2003

You may have never heard of Epaphroditus. He is only mentioned here in Philippians chapter 2 and then again briefly in Chapter 4. But Epaphroditus gives us a great example of Christian Commitment.

As we face the coming days we are going to need a new level of Christian commitment. What we find in these verses of scripture is exactly that, an example of Christian commitment. Illustration: Christian commitment You have all heard Hand ell’s Messiah and you love to hear the words to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gambling Ministry

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Ministry

Text: Philippians 2:25-30, Title: Gambling Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.28.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul is explaining to the Philippians why their emissary was sent home early. Epaphroditus is an example of a growing disciple and his commitment to his church. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Brother, Worker, Soldier Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 10, 2011

Epaphroditus is a Christian model for us to consider. Paul's words about him remind us of who we are to be as Christians.

Philippians 2:25-30 Risking Your Life/ Brother, Worker, Soldier Paul said of Epaphroditus, he is my brother, my fellow worker, my fellow soldier for Christ. He risked his life in the service of Christ. Honor men like him. Have you ever observed one of your children doing something or saying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellow Soldiers Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 19, 2011

Paul wanted the Philippians to see two shining examples... one clergy and the other a layman, to share with them that God uses ALL people as long as they are willing and obedient!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 19, 2011 Date Preached: August 21, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Fellow Soldiers in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30 [ESV] Introduction: Just what does it mean when we SAY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Heroes Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 3, 2010

God illustrates a life of joyful obedience through Christian heroes.

Scripture Introduction As a society, our taste in heroes has changed. A few years ago, researchers asked two thousand eighth-graders to name prominent people they admired and wanted to be like. After the results were published, a columnist for the Chicago Daily News, Sidney Harris, lamented the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010

Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Test For The Finest

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 7, 2010

God called us to be the head and not the tail. He wants us to excel in whatever endeavors we are doing for him. But there are tests for the best.

THE TEST FOR THE FINEST Reading: Phi 2:19-30 Randy Bataanon The Living Word Christian Church in Kuwait Training, discipline excellence and reliability, were among the characters that categorize the finest from the standard. God called us to be the head and not the tail. He wants us to excel in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Such Men Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 11, 2009

Philippians 2:17-30. The lives of three godly men are examined.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE HONOR SUCH MEN PHILIPPIANS 2:17-30 INTRODUCTION - You might remember that during our look at Philippians 2:9-11 I told you that the paramount, or greatest confession of the early church was “Jesus Christ is Lord”. The supreme authority of the Creator and Master of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Slim Pickens Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Real Christian disciples and real love are hard to find even in the church.

“Slim Pickens” Philippians 2:19-30 I had a best friend from Junior high through high school. We did everything together except play hockey. We shared everything with each other, I don’t think I had a great experience as a teenager that he didn’t have with me. Have you ever had a friend like that? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009

A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

(adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Work Together In Ministry

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 12, 2009

Message looks at quality friends and how Paul coveted his ministry with Timothy and Ephraditus

How to work together in ministry We have been studying the book of Philippians the last two months. The theme of Philippians is a joy filled life. The word joy is mentioned 17 times in this book. In Philippians Paul gives examples of what it means to be a humble joy filled servant. First he gives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

A Joyful Attitude Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #2 of the Philippians series from Philippians chapter 2 deals with examples of the kind of joyful attitude we need to develop.

A JOYful Attitude CHCC: November 9, 2008 Philippians 2 INTRODUCTION: For the next few weeks, we’re looking at the book of Philippians … a book full of JOY written by a man who was in PRISON. If anyone can be an example to us of how to have JOY as Christians … it is Paul. In Chapter 2, Verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008

Timothy and Epaphroditus served God with reckless abandon. They were willing to go wherever God led them.

There’s a subject in school you either love or hate--History. People who lack an appreciation of history don’t learn from it. Military leaders study the lives of great generals and the strategies of past battles. Even with the advent of sophisticated technology on the battlefield there is still ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

How God's Mercy Works Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Paul praised the God of mercy for healing Epaphroditus from illness. In Philippians 2:25-30 we learn "How God’s Mercy Works" as we see it in action in the lives of Paul, Epaphroditus and Philippian Christians.

A STUDY IN PHILIPPIANS “How God’s Mercy Works” Philippians 2:25-30 ________________________________________ There were 2 main reasons Paul wrote verses 25-30. 1. Paul’s first reason for writing verses 25-30 was to give the Philippian Christians EMOTIONAL COMFORT. In other words, he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Values Of True Fellowship

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior.

THE VALUES OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Proposition: The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist