Sermons on Philippians 1:13:

Turning Things Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Philippians teaches us to navigate trials with faith, leaning on God's promises and the power of overcoming adversity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to our time of fellowship and reflection in the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, in the sanctuary of His peace, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the book of Philippians. This is a book that speaks to all of us, in every season ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Topics: Overcoming

Joy In Jesus Despite Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Topics: Choosing Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Paul: Advancing While Chained

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

You may feel confined by life’s challenges—financially, emotionally, physically—but like Paul, you can still advance. Your chain may actually be God’s chosen platform for your greatest impact.

PAUL: ADVANCING WHILE CHAINED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:12-14 “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 17, 2025

Expository Series on Philippians

Title: “The Christian and Suffering” Phil. 1:13-14 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-18-25 Intro: The problem of pain is inescapable, its effects profound. No one can deny it. Many use it as a way to remove God from reality. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life From God's Perspective PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, family! Today we are going to dive into the often overlooked, but incredibly powerful, letter of Paul to the Philippians. Our focus is going to be on chapter 1, verses 12-30. This passage, my friends, is all about living with joyful confidence, having a Kingdom mindset, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Topics: Life, Living

Gospel Centered Ministry Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 14, 2023

Paul rejoices that the Gospel is advancing in spite of obstacles

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:12-18 Gospel-Centered Ministry Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-14-2023 On January 8th, 1956 Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and their pilot, Nate Saint landed near a river in the jungle of Ecuador. They ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

"getting Good Out Of Bad Cicumstances"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 20, 2023

This is from a series on Philippians.

Title: “Getting Good out of Bad Circumstances” Scripture: Phil. 1:12-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-21-23 Intro: One historian has commented before that “The British have a knack for losing battles yet winning wars.” That’s an interesting take on history. In our culture we have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023

This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 5:1-12, Numbers 16:1-33, Psalm 133:1-3, Luke 11:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:1-13, Philippians 1:1-30, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Live From A Godly Perspective Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 20, 2023

Our salvation gives us a new look, a new perspective, on life so that changes how we deal with things that come into our life.

Our Salvation in Jesus Christ does not merely give us hope for some point in the future. I don’t want to take away anything from that important aspect of salvation-a salvation that gives us assurance that someday we will be with Jesus for eternity either by our physical death or the rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

02 Joy In Adversity Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.

Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Devil Intended For Evil, But God Meant It For Good. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good

The story of Joseph in Genesis 50:20 says, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." This powerful verse showcases God's sovereignty and ability to turn evil intentions into good outcomes. 1. Joseph's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Philippians 1:12-14

Philippians 1:12-20

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Exposition of Philippians

Philippians 1:12 - 20 POINT | The goal of preaching Christ is bring glory and honor to his name while seeking no recognition for yourself. The theologian J.I. Packer once said, “The Christian motto should not be ‘let go and let God’ but trust God and get going.” Comparison & Motives; There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimony From Prison Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023

While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Mindset Of Joy Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 2 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

Ray Stedman, who is now with the Lord, was one of the greatest Bible teachers in the past 50 years. In his teaching on chapter 1 verses 12-26, he opens up with these words. “I love this passage from the letter to the Philippians because it depicts the unmistakable marks of authentic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints, Pioneers!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2024

We who are Christians have been called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be courageous pioneers, helping to build highways that men may find that city whose builder & maker is God!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:12-14; Galatian 6:9; Deuteronomy 6:4-7, 33:7; Ephesians 3:16-19, 4:8; Luke 12:28; John ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Deuteronomy 33:7, Ephesians 3:16-19, Ephesians 4:8, Luke 12:28, John 3:17, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ