Sermons on Philippians 2:4:

Attitudes That Build Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In Philippians 2 I see five bridge building attitudes-John Maxwell’s 5 things I know about people was helpful in the structure of this message.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Three—Attitudes that Build Bridges Philippians 2 Sunday, August 5, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A tragedy took place this week in Minnesota. The bridge connecting the Twin Cities collapsed killing at least 5 and leaving several missing and many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Others

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2007

There is an "others" centered theme in Philippians that shines brightly in the examples and instructions of chapter 2.

Mrs. Jenny’s 2nd and 3rd grade Wednesday night class has been memorizing Philippians 2:5-11. They have done from verse 5-8 so far and I want to invite them all to come up here and share these verses with all of us. Will all you students please come on up? This week’s "through the Bible" readings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 8 (Final) Paul, Pt. 18

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 23, 2007

Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story.

So This is Christmas Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/23/07 FOCUS: • The Meaning of Christmas FUNCTION: • Calling the church to embrace the Holidays in such a way that imitates the behavior of our Heavenly Father in the Christmas Story. INTRODUCTION A. Pleasantries B. Right on the verge of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Unity #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the motivation, marks and the maintaining of church unity.

#14 6-24-07 Church Unity #2 Text; Philippians 2:3-4 I. The Motivation for Church Unity (2:1) A. The motivation most come from within B. Our relationship with Christ motivates us to unify C. The love of God motivates us to unify D. The fellowship of the Spirit motivates us to unify E. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 21, 2008

Examines the external evidence (historians, early church fathers, matryrs) and the external evidence for Jesus existence. Teaches us to be humble and serve like Jesus did.

What we Believe Series – Part 3 Who is this Jesus? – Phil. 2:3-11 NLT (Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB - His What We Believe Series) . We have been in a series the last couple of weeks called ‘What we believe.’ The last couple of weeks we have looked at God the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Securing The Borders Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

What and where is my source of security? Do I secure the borders of my life, His way or the World’s way?

Securing the Borders of the Kingdom Reading: Phillipans.2:1-11 What and where is my source of security. There is a basic passion and desire in all, no matter what walk of life you may come from, to be able to live a life that is free from being molested, be its source internal or external. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let This Mind Be In You

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008

An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

The Proof Is Found In Love Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

This sermon is about the servant Jesus and the example He gaves us that ushers in spirtual authority.

Sunday January 12th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Two Sermon: The Proof Is Found In The Love Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. How many know there is power in the name of Jesus. Let’s see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedient Unto Death

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Staying Unified Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2008

In order to stay unified, we are to relate to each other the way we relate to Jesus, and in our relationships, be like Jesus.

Philippians 2:1-11 Staying Unified Canadian & American Worms Joke My experience in church life can be like that, but often times it is more that the worms are crawling over one another to get on top! It is amazing that in the smallest churches that I’ve been involved in, there are at least a few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

An Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Phillip Day on Dec 30, 2008

Paul tells us what attitude we need to glorify God.

An Attitude Adjustment Philippians 2:1-18 I. The Necessary Example—Jesus (v. 1-11) a. Necessities of the church (v. 1) i. Trust in Christ ii. Encouragement because of love iii. Spirit-filled gatherings (John 4:23-24) iv. Compassion among believers (Colossians 3:12; John 13:34-35) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Right Thinking, Right Living

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 5, 2009

The way we think determines the way we live: We need to have the mind of Christ.

Right Thinking, Right Living January 4, 2009 The way we think affects the way we live. Right living starts on the inside, having the mind of Christ. "A good person produces good from the good treasure of his heart, and an evil person produces evil from an evil treasure, because the mouth speaks ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009

Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist