Sermons on Philippians 2:2:

Unifying Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 29, 2008

Disunity...the church’s only problem

1If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, 2make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Friendships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 2, 2009

Spiritual body building to be able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" included building relationships in Christ with that end in mind.

Take a piece of “notes” paper from the pew in front of you. Write your answer to this question: What would you say are the three most important qualities of a good friend? Go ahead, write what you think are the three most important qualities of a good friend. We will be looking at this toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Should All Be "Mom"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 7, 2009

One of the greatest characteristics of a MOM is their willingness to Make Others Matter. That is a characteristic we all should choose.

Philippians 2:1-4 WE SHOULD ALL BE “MOM” A little useless trivia regarding the title “Mom” straight from Wikipedia… Abbreviations for "MOM": Management Object Model, in High Level Architecture (simulation) parlance Marketing Operations Management, a vision of end to end marketing optimization ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Joy In Humility Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Easter message on the humility of Christ and how you and I must mirror that same humility as Christians.

Parts of this message were taken from Mark Driscoll’s sermon on the same topic. This week is a very difficult sermon to preach. In the passage we will eventually look into this morning Paul will speak to us on the most difficult attribute for any human to possess, humility. I would just like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cantankerous?

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Special ingredients to establishing unity in the church

Mark Twain once said, "I built a cage and in it I put a dog and a cat. After a little training I got the dog and the cat to the point where they lived peaceably together. Then I introduced a pig, a goat, a kangaroo, some birds, and a monkey. And after a few adjustments, they learned to live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Complete My Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 20, 2009

Philippians 2:1-8. Paul encourages unity, love, and humility in the body of Christ; while Christ himself exemplifies these qualities.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COMPLETE MY JOY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION - After a bit of time away from the book of Philippians for various reasons; Easter, Mother’s Day, and Small Group preparation; we return to the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. Turn to Philippians chapter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Renovations: More Than Skin Deep Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the beginning of installation putting in the new.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 2 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. How many of you believe that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Renovation: More Than Skin Deep Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the foundational changed that need to happen if we are to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 3 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. We have been immersed knee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

La Actitud De Cristo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 13, 2009

Vivamos conforme a la actitud de Cristo

Toda Rodilla se doble: La actitud de Cristo Intro: Los primeros dos meses después del nacimiento de mi hijo Josué, no estuvimos juntos como familia. Yo estaba en los Estados Unidos estudiando en el seminario y Delia se quedó aquí en México para esperar que las condiciones fueran las óptimas para ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009

This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What does it mean to be humble?

Humility - Sacrificing Your Pride Philippians 2:1-11 In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. This was a tragedy in and of itself, but the disaster was further darkened when an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Of Unity Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn Humbly Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2008

The 5th message in the One Month To Live Series. (This was a really tough message to write, but God really taught me some cool stuff).

Learn Humbly One Month To Live (week four) 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Check Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008

Live humbly before others.

ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist