Sermons on Philippians 4:9:

Think And Practice Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021

Though this letter is a positive letter with words of encouragement to Philippians, yet there were issues that he had to address through his testimony and citing the kenosis theory of Christ. Read further to think and practice Truth.

Theme: Think and Practice Truth Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction to Philippians: Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from the prison cell. Paul chained for the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Think About What You Think About? Criteria

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2021

Do we ever think about what we think about? Be honest are we lacking in self-evaluation and accountability? Do we discipline ourselves?

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT… CRITERIA By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE SOMETHINGS I NEED TO CORRECT IN MY LIFE? WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL MODIFICATION… IS REAL CHANGE POSSIBLE OR AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? Every sport I know has rules… to be a good player we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:6-12, 2 Samuel 11:1, Philippians 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philippians Part 18 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 18, Chapter 4:9-4:23 I. Do what you have seen in me. (4:9) A. That is, what you have witnessed in me, and what you have learned of me, and what you have heard about me, practice yourselves. Paul refers them to his uniform conduct - to all that they had seen, and known, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Bigger Than My Insecurities Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

You’ll never truly find happiness until you are concerned for other people’s joy.

Insecurity is the general unease we experience when we lack certainty and confidence in life. Today, I want you to see how a big God secures your peace, composure and happiness. The Bible shows us where the inner springs of joy and harmony are found in a believer’s life. Find Philippians 4 with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

"god's Invitation To Joy And Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. We are indeed fortunate people, yet for many of us, there is one critical thing that is missing… Contentment.

“God’s Invitation to Joy” Philippians 4:1-9 It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. There are 195 countries in our world and the United States is ranked number one in economy. Aren’t you glad we live here? We are indeed fortunate people, yet for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Needless Anxiety

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2021

Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work.

Needless Anxiety Philippians 4:6-9TPT Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work. Place a finger on each of your temples. Now say, “Thank you Lord for my amygdalae. Thank you Lord, for the two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 8: Always Giving Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 31, 2021

God is the giver of every good and perfect gift. He gives warnings to those who aren't saved, and peace and assurance to those that are.

The Always God Part 8 - Always Giving Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 12. Today we bring our “Always God” series to a close. We’ve talked about how God always speaks. Always works. Always hears. Always pursues. Always restores. And this morning, as we observe communion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Victory In The New Year

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 2, 2023

It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us.

It is God's will for us to live victoriously in this New Year, and we can! We can live without hopelessness, fear, and utter frustration in the New Year before us if we are committed to Christ and confident of all His promises to us. To live in victory in we need to follow God’s plan for us, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Romans 8:28-39, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Summary Attributes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022

When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:30, 1 Samuel 15:9-23, Psalm 18:30, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 4:8-9, Psalm 73:25, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace & Joy: Keeping It Real Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

We often hold inaccurate perspectives on things. Paul reminds us today of a few things: the importance of real joy, the power of real peace, and the disciple's mentality that secures these two.

I. Intro: Perspective A. Newsweek magazine recently made a side-by-side comparison of "threats" of which people have an inaccurate perspective: 1. Murders: 14,180 (2008)—Suicides: 33,289 (2006) 2. Children abducted by strangers: 115 (1999)—Children who drown in pools: 288 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Anxiety (Part 3): Biblical Teachings On Anxiety-Free-Life Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Did you know Americans were the most anxious people in all 14 countries? We have more clinically significant anxiety levels than those in Nigeria, Lebanon, and Ukraine. Today we will conclude the sermon series on anxiety with how to enjoy anxiety-free life biblically.

In the past two weeks, we have learned about anxiety from the perspective of the Bible and therapists, various types of anxiety, its symptoms, and the factors that cause it. As said before, anxiety caused by chemicals in the brain or hormone problems (clinical anxiety) needs to get treatment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Think On These Things

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Much Needed Promise Of Peace"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 6, 2022

The Light of Peace outshines the stress and fatigue we feel. If only we would slow down, for Christ has overcome the world - and so do we. https://fruitportcrc.org/worship I would love to engage with you - Send me a message

INTRODUCTION At least once a season we get into the car and work our way over to Seaway Drive to head downtown to the arena for a Muskegon Lumberjacks game. Hockey begins with a faceoff – all eyes of the roaring crowd are on the two hockey players facing each other from the opposing teams. Then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, John 16:33

Let It Go Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 15, 2021

Some people get depressed when they see the trees losing their leaves in autumn. Some even say that the trees look sad. Autumn though shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. We need to consider what, in our lives, we need to drop in order to heal our souls, move forward in our lives and grow.

source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he had a great fall! Why are trees very forgiving? Because in fall they “let it go” and in the spring, they “turn over a new leaf.” Fall is a time of transition. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:8-9, Isaiah 43:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ