Sermons about Philippians 4:12

What I Have Is Not Who I Am

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Dec 5, 2005

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Being thankful does not have much to do with what I have, but it has a lot to do with who I am.

What I Have Is Not Who I Am! 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 and Philippians 4:4-13 by Jim Westmoreland I may have a nice house and a refrigerator and a freezer full of food. I may have a good job or a great retirement income. I may have abundance and plenty and still not be a thankful person. If I am a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

You Can't Take It With You

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2005

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Materialism is a terrible trap to get caught in. Avoid it!

INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on Christmas, are your credit cards smoking from all the use they are getting?  • Do you ever look around your with amazement at all the stuff we have? • It is funny to see all the television ads trying to get us to see that we need something else to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005

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We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With What We've Got

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

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Learn how to experience contentment when life is not fair

Before we dig into this morning’s message, I like for you to take out your message card. If you don’t have something to write with, raise your hands, and we’ll get a pen to you. Take a minute or two to write down what are the 5 most important things in your life. No one will see what you write, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

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Paul’s confidence that he could do all things through Christ is specifically related to the ability to be content in all situations.

Philippians 4:10-13 Sunday, August 25, 2002 As you go through life their are certain moments that are captured in your mind with absolute clarity. With the right reminder you can go back to that moment and see the whole picture in the most vivid detail. I have one of those flashbacks whenever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Good And Bad

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

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God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crafting A Contented Family Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005

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3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practical Guide To Joyful Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

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8 Concepts towards having joy in your life. This chapter is jam-packed with jewels of verses to encourage you and give you peace in the midst of life’s storms.

I love how Paul can, in a part of the letter that seems like just the "sincerely" section - throw out some absolutely incredible gems! Work on Earth - Live for Heaven 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 1, 2005

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(1) Contentment has to be learnt, and (2) it cannot be found in possessions. (3) True contentment can only be found in Christ.

Today we want to talk about contentment. The lack of contentment is one of the reasons why many people, including Christians, do not have joy in life. We feel that we do not have enough. Something is always lacking. And we have to get it in order to feel fulfilled and happy. A few years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Satisfied Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 13, 2005

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Contentment is something that we all strive for, the problem is that the world tells us to all look in the wrong place, so we either become apathetic where we don’t feel anything or we spend our lives thinking you know if I only

Being Satisfied Philippians 4:10-13 If you have your Bibles with you this morning please hold it up high where we can all see it. Now that you have held it up I want you to open it up and read with me today one of the hardest passages in the whole Bible. It not difficult because it is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Qualities Of A Great Missions Giving Church

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 20, 2005

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Why does God bless some churches more than others?

Text: Philippians 4: 10-20 Title: The Qualities of a great missions giving church “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (4:19) Introduction Philippians 4:19 have just got to be one of the greatest and best-known verses in the bible and it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Be Content

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005

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This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Learned To Be Content

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

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Sermon describes the difficulty of being content, even in the best of circumstances. Believers are then admonished to be content, even in the worst of circumstances--through faith in Jesus.

I HAVE LEARNED TO BE CONTENT Have you ever suffered terribly, and somebody said to you, “I know how you feel?” Perhaps you wanted to slap them and say, “You’ve never been where I am–you do NOT know how I feel.” Today, we will read of the Apostle Paul’s admonition to be content in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002

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Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 17, 2004

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CONTENTMENT COMES WHEN YOU…1. Rely upon Christ for the power to prevail over circumstances. 2. Trust in God’s power to provide for all your needs.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 7. The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-23 June 12/13, 2004 INTRO: I have a confession to make. I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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