Sermons on Philippians 4:4:

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016

Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul Names Names

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 14, 2015

Philippians

Paul Names Names Philippians 4:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/paulnames.html There was something special about the church at Philippi, and Paul knew it firsthand. There was a great spirit there, a fragrance in the air. This has been a very positive letter compared to many of his epistles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Be Sane In An Insane World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2015

The peace which exceeds understanding; Jesus offers it to you.

"How to be Sane in an Insane World" Philippians 4:4-9 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 20, 2015

This message is part two and focuses on Paul's ability to have peace in the midst of his circumstances.

“Hurdles And The Peace Of God” Part 2 Scriptures: Isa. 26:3; Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 37:4 Introduction: This is part two of my message “Hurdles and the Peace of God.” Last week I used the example of someone running hurdles during a track meet. I used this example ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Us To Rejoice

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2015

Why we need to rejoice in the Lord.

REASONS FOR US TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. The apostle Paul said rejoice With 195 stripes on his back Bruises from being stoned at Lystra The Lord only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 18, 2019

Brothers and sisters, your heavenly Father does not want or desire for you anxiety and depression. With all the chaos in our world and chaos in our country and chaos in our own lives, we must, we must find the path that leads to the calm and peace that God promises.

Celebrate God’s Goodness Philippians 4:4-5 I. Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS. II. Rejoice in the Lord’s GOODNESS. III. Rejoice in the Lord’s SOVEREIGNTY. According to the New York Times, Americans are among the most anxious people on earth. One study found that Americans were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, our Christian challenge is to become distinctively Christian in attitudes as well as platitudes.

TAKE THE CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE TO BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Philippians 4:4-7

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 17, 2020

Fear is not from God but if we follow God's direction we can overcome our fears.

1. There is an UNHOLY spirit around us. It is the spirit of fear. 2. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 3. How shall we overcome the spirit of fear? – Philippians 4:4-7 I. A New Joy – Philippians 4:4 4 Rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rejoice In The Lord Always, And Be Gentle To All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2019

Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.

Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation, Encouragement, And Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2019

Philippians 4:1-9 teaches us a number of ways in which we are to stand firm in the Lord.

Scripture Paul is getting to the end of his letter to his beloved Philippian church. The ESV Study Bible states: “The chief theme of Philippians is encouragement: Paul wants to encourage the Philippians to live out their lives as citizens of a heavenly colony, as evidenced by a growing commitment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

For times like these, Jesus gave us eight Beatitudes or qualities that serve as a crescendo of progression toward becoming distinctly Christian in our relationship to God and to others.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON I: BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Philippians 4:4-7

Joy Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019

The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

"The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Salvation Army