Sermons on Philippians 1:1:

Joy From Your True Identity

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 7, 2001

Discover the difference between your role and identity and how your true identity brings joy to your life.

Introduction: This morning, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine, the Apostle Paul, and to the letter he wrote to the Philippian Church. The Apostle Paul was one who knew the transforming power of forgiveness, unconditional love, salvation and calling from Jesus Christ. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: *other

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Up Others Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is a short outline for the first sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three ways to build others up according to the text.

I. Introduction a. Background on Philippians. i. Date –60AD ii. The Church –Founded sometime during 49AD (Acts 16:11-40) Formed by women. iii. Paul’s purpose in this writing is to give an update on his life. b. Paul’s Introduction shows that the first purpose in his letter was to build up the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY)

BIG IDEA: AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: - JOYFUL THANKSGIVING - INTIMATE BONDS - PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY) (:1-2) INTRODUCTION -- THE SUBJECTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL A. "Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Intro to Philippians. Living life to the full.

I was told by a friend the other day, that according to research she’d just read, while the percentage of people who currently reach the age of 100 is about 5% of the population, of those who are now teenagers the percentage is likely to be closer to 50%. There’s no doubt that our lifespans are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Joyful Reminder

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

A books survey message of Philippians

A Joyful Reminder Philippians Survey October 18, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Dr. Victor Frankl A. Imprisoned by the Nazis because he was a Jew: The nazi killed his wife, his children and his parents, Nazis stripped him of his clothes and cut off his wedding band B. Frankl’s Response: “You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying With Joy! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of gladiators, chariots, & palaces. But we’re not going to stop at the coliseum or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Partners In The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Dec 4, 2001

This sermons examines how that Chrisitians are called to be partners in the work of the gospel ministry.

Partners in the Gospel, Philippians 1:1-11, 11-5-00 Intro. The book of Philippians speaks of our partnership in the gospel. We are, in fact, as followers of Christ, partners in the gospel ministry. This is why congregations and individual Christians should strive to never be at odds with one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The Rest Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Olson on Mar 18, 2001

Introduction to Philippians Series

Philippians: Introduction Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life KBF & 00-03-18 & Tim Olson *PowerPoint file available on our web site: http://kbftokyo.org INTRO: A LITTLE BIT OF BACKGROUND MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE Last week after church I came across a piece of paper someone left on one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Paul, The Joyful Servant (2) Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007

Paul was a joyful servant of the Church.

Philippians 1:1-4 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Joyful Servant (1) Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007

From a prison cell in the city of Rome, one of the Lord’s greatest servants shares with us how to experience Joy in the Christian life. In this epistle Paul mentions Joy, Gladness & Rejoicing 19 times.

Philippians 1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Who You Are In Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005

To experience abundant joy one must first know who he/she is in Christ

Philippians: Secrets of Abundant Joy KNOWING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST Phil 1:1-2 The theme of Paul’s letter the church of Philippi is “Abundant Joy”. Philippi was a Roman colony town in the province of Macedonia. The first church Paul established in what we know as Europe was in Philippi and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians Part 1 "“Thanks For Your Friendship And Support!” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

I greatly rejoice in our friendship and I thank you for your faithful support for me in this my time of need. But I am rejoicing because I know I am following the will of God for my life.

Philippians Chapter 1 (part 1) – “Thanks for your friendship and support!” On the lighter side of life: Everyone knows that religion isn’t supposed to make us laugh--precisely why everyone has their favorite religious jokes. Here are some classic Christian singles pick-up lines: 1) Nice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of The Christian Life!

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist