Sermons on Philippians 4:9:

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

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

It Is Always Good To Be Joyful: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2021

We must rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances.

It is Always Good to be Joyful Philippians 4:4-9 ? Philippians 4:4–9 NKJV Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching From Philippians # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

All the nations on earth desire to have peace, but as you know, all nations do not have peace. There is a reason for that. For example, many Americans discovered during the Iraq war that peace comes at a high price. This is difficult for many Americans to comprehend because of two reasons:

(1) As Americans, we are used to watching Clint Eastwood ride into town on a horse, and in one hour clean up the meanest town in the west. We wonder why the United States military can’t do the same in one hour! (2) Americans see other nations are having wars on their streets, but we have never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stress (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon teaches you the 7 Keys to having a stress-free life based on Philippians 4:4-9.

Opening: An old pastor was dying. He told his wife to ask James and Oscar to come. "You mean, James, the deacon and Oscar, the lawyer?" his wife wondered. Her husband nodded. And she continued, "Didn't they cause so much stress in your ministry?" But the pastor insisted, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Proverbs 17:22, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Winning The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2022

The mind is our most basic battlefield. In order to maintain control of our mind, we must fix our on the right kind of thoughts. Satan main forces of attacks are doubts, depression, fear, and discouragement. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Sermon “Winning the Battle of the Mind Scripture Lesson: Philippians 4:4-9 NLT 4 “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 4:7, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

"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

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

Peace

Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 5, 2024

The principal reason people don’t have peace in their lives is because they don’t include God in solving their problems.

Some time back the Gallup organization polled Americans about their most important criteria for judging personal success. They apparently gave them a list of 20 or 30 different options, and these were the top 5 results: 1- Good health 2- an enjoyable job 3- a happy family 4- A good education ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, Luke 2:14, John 14:27, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Self-Identification

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 12, 2023

Self-identity is defined as the perception or recognition of one's characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to social context.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Exodus 3:14-15 confirms: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:2

Fortifying Your Mind

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 25, 2023

The key to overcoming anxiety is prayer! It is only when we fill our minds and live in accordance with whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy that the peace of God is granted.

Fortifying the Mind Philippians 4:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before Apostle Paul finished his letter with thanks and personal greetings, he gave five ways the Philippians could fortify their minds so that they might live their lives worthy of the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023

Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:1-3, Proverbs 29:18, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Rejoice Is A Choice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 7, 2025

In your journey to joy, remember you have a choice to rejoice.

To Rejoice is a Choice Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill April 5-6, 2025 Recently, I had two very joyful experiences. Ever since I graduated from Moody Bible Institute, I’ve wanted to return and be a guest lecturer in a class. After 40 years, it finally happened as I was asked to give a senior ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist