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Kenosis

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 9, 2021

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A sermon about becoming nothing in the context of community, specifically how Christ become nothing for our sake and how we should become nothing for the sake of others.

OUTLINE 1. INTRODUCTION: 2. THE HIGHER CALLING – TO BE NOTHING 3. BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPIANS 4. PAUL ADDRESSES POSSIBLE CONFLICT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 5. PAUL’S APPROACH – HAVE THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST 6. BECOME NOTHING – KENOSIS EXPLAINED 7. COMMUNITY APPLICATION – HUMILITY, SUBMISSION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 17, 2023

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Series in Philippians

Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-17-23 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in harmony. One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Given And Shed For You

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 25, 2024

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A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year B

March 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 Given and Shed for You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “And being found in human form, he humbled himself and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018

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The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did Jesus Completely Empty Himself Of His Divinity To Become Human?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 7, 2019

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There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity in order to become human so that He could be the perfect sacrifice for all humanity, which is why He attributed all of His works and doctrines to the Father.

"Jesus emptied Himself of His glory, taking the nature of a bondservant, and came in the likeness of men" (Phil 2:7). There is a growing belief in the Church that Jesus completely emptied Himself of His divinity and/or attributes in order to become human so that He could be the perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28, John 8:58, John 19:28, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:2, John 18:4-6, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 4:15, John 17:1-5, Colossians 1:19-20, Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No, It's Not Fair, But Bear With It In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2023

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Forget the old song that asks “how can it be wrong when it feels so right?” That’s unmitigated baloney. Your mind must rule your emotions, not vice-versa.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Have you or anyone you know ever said that some fine or traffic ticket or concert ticket price or something else “isn’t fair”? I suspect that a show of hands would involve almost everyone who is here today. That cry, “it’s not fair!” is one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32, Psalm 25:4-9, Ezekiel 18:25-28

Denomination: Catholic

My Life And Ministry Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

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I was seen as a normal child, growing in a normal way. There are only a few glimpses that I was the Son of God.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY BIRTH – LUKE 1:26-38; 2:10-35 1. Mother a virgin. “The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a virgin” (Luke 1:27). Conceived supernaturally. “The Holy Spirit will come on you and the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:10-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022

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This sermon focuses on the "Attitude of Christ" and explores what it might look like if Christians were to apply it to their lives today.

If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking primarily at Philippians 2:5-11. How many of you got your fill of Thanksgiving? How many of you when you were finished eating that Thanksgiving dinner went out and went to the pre-Black Friday sales? My hand is raised. We actually went ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 1:1, John 1:14, James 4:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Consider Jesus

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

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5 Steps to Humility. Based on Jesus example on the Kenosis passage. There are many Greek words in this outline which are needed to prove the eternality and deity of Jesus Christ, the prime example of humility.

Consider Jesus Five Steps to Humility Philippians 2: 5-11 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Emptied Himself

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

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What does it mean, and what does it not mean, when it says in scripture that Jesus "emptied Himself?"

He Emptied Himself TCF Sermon December 11, 2011 This morning, I’m going to ask you to think – this won’t be a Christmas message where we remember the Christmas story, per se. So, to warm up your thinker, we’re going to have a little quiz: Name That Christmas Carol – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Weakness Power May Reach Perfection

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2018

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how can we reach out to the thousands of souls starving for faith, hungry for Christ?

Fourteenth Sunday in Course 2018 Power Made Perfect “Where did He get all this?” We’ve all heard rags-to-riches stories of men and women who have started out with nothing and succeeded beyond all expectations. Abraham Lincoln born in a log cabin in LaRue County, KY, elected twice president, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:2-5, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Emptied Himself

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 26, 2023

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Jesus emptied himself so that I could have Heaven.

Jesus emptied Himself Philippians 2:1-11 1. Today Jesus talks about emptying oneself • Emptying is what Jesus did and he asks us to likewise by doing so he brings Christ Joy , He says, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Obscuring God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2016

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We need to see the Lord clearly. We need to see the Lord always before our faces. The only problem is that many of us are spiritually ADD and we allow the things of this world to obscure the face of the Lord. May the Lord help us to clear those away!

Acts 2:22-25 (Let people find this while you say the following) In these verses Peter is in the middle of the recorded part of his sermon to those who were attracted to the sound of the might, rushing wind and to those proclaiming the wonders of God in foreign languages even though they were all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Think And Practice Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021

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Though this letter is a positive letter with words of encouragement to Philippians, yet there were issues that he had to address through his testimony and citing the kenosis theory of Christ. Read further to think and practice Truth.

Theme: Think and Practice Truth Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction to Philippians: Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from the prison cell. Paul chained for the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Solemn Responsibility Of Christian Witness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2014

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The person who receives you, dear Christian, receives Jesus - and He says that “the one who receives Me receives the One who sent Me” (Matthew 10:40).

THE SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY OF CHRISTIAN WITNESS. Matthew 10:40-42. This is the continuation of what I have called the ‘little commission’ - the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42). We turn now from the missionaries to those who receive them. a) The attitudes and actions indicated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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