Sermons on Kehillah in Philippi 2:29:

Making Faith Your Own Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

making faith your own

First off, happy Father’s Day. Be nice to your Father’s today. I’m told that flashing electric ties are nice presents, at least that’s what my dad told me the first time I got him one, so that’s been his gift ever since. Just a handy last minute gift idea from your caring pastor. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Better Together Series

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Nov 22, 2004

This was part of our 40 Days of Community series (in conjunction with Saddleback Church). Sermon was delivered to our "unplugged" worship which includes primarily students and parents.

Just like the people in our game had some serious growth issues - so do we! We know from learning about being purpose driven and living life with a purpose that God calls us to GROW. The problem is that we don’t always know HOW to grow and we don’t do a very good job of it on our own. Today, were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Examples In The Faith

Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002

Timothy and Epaphroditus, examples of faith.

Introduction: Who do you want to be like when you grow up. I wanted to be like superman. 1. He was strong – practically invincible (except for a green rock), I wasn’t strong. 2. He could fly – I had to walk—ride my bigwheel 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus – Selfless Christianity In Action! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 16, 2002

Last week, one of our goals was to provide a box top picture of what Christian preadolescence is suppose to look like. So many times, our young teens are frustrated with all the different physical, social, and emotional puzzle pieces that they’re suppose

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, one of our goals was to provide a box top picture of what Christian preadolescence is suppose to look like. So many times, our young teens are frustrated with all the different physical, social, and emotional puzzle pieces that they’re suppose to put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Selfless Christianity In Action! – A Brother Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 23, 2002

Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living. In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul wrote: 2:3 Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Selfless Christianity In Action! - Fellow Worker Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 13, 2002

Paul partnered with many people to do what God had called him to do: plant churches. We’re going to look again at one of Paul’s partners, one who had partnered with God to accomplish a great task.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Throughout the Bible, we see a picture of a God who is sovereign and powerful and sufficient for any challenge. But ironically enough, God has this partnership with us to help Him accomplish His tasks and purposes. He made us co-Creators with Him to rule and reign ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

The Challenge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Feb 6, 2006

There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. We are not all risk takers by nature, and not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in faith? I surrender all that I am to Christ, I invite godly people in

“The Amazing Race” The Challenge of Faith” Phil 2:14-30 Part five Intro: There is a difference between living by faith and being a risk taker. These are character differences. We are not all risk takers by nature. Not all risk takers are living by faith. How do we learn to step out in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gamblers For Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philippians Part 3 – "Humility Leads To Honor!” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2005

Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven.

Philippians Part 3 – “Humility leads to honor!” Thesis: Humility is to be followed because it always follows the path of Jesus and this attitude will lead to a God honoring life which will be praised in Heaven. On the lighter side of life: Proverbs According To Kids A first grade teacher ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Working With People

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

A simple message from a very small but great Book of the Bible on the art of people working with people.

People Working With People Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Introduction: This section deals with the interaction of people in the ministry. God works through people, but He does this in His glorious providence. He is not limited to working through just one person but many. For Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Can Be Heroes

Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003

we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, Hebrews 11:1-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Life Of Service

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 7, 2003

Death of Mr. Rogers reminds us that service with a Christ-like humble attitude always wins in a world of putdowns!

A Life of service Philippians 2:19-30 One night a teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They were just appalled at his appearance- leather jacket, motorcycle boots, tattoos, pierced nose and ears. Later, the parents pulled their daughter aside and confessed their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free