Sermons on Philippians 1:1-2:4:

Smiling In The End

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008

God gave me a vision of Jesus smiling at my wife’s grandmother’s death.

Smiling in the End Subtitle: Jesus is Smiling Philippians 1:20-26 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Ro 5:5; 8:19; Eph ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008

We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Or...

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008

Is life simply a matter of taking what comes and learning to live with it? Although there is some of that in the human experience; God has not left us without options.

Dakota Community Church February 03, 2008 Grace Or… There are many things over which we have no control what-so-ever in this life. Most things in fact I would say. We have no control over when, where, or to whom we are born. We have no control over the other people in our lives, though many of us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Abounding In Love, Knowledge, And Discernment

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 15, 2008

A sculptor can leave his work and come back to it another day, and take it up where he left off. But it is not so with the growth of the soul. The work of grace in us either waxes or wanes, flows or ebbs.

Abounding in Love, Knowledge, and Discernment Phil 1:9-11 NIV Background Paul, was in Rome under house arrest, he had founded the Philippian church during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:11-40). The believers at Philippi, the main city of Macedonia, had assisted in Paul’s support while he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Chains, Critics, Crises, And Courage

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 22, 2008

Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’

Chains, Critics, Crises, and Courage Topic: Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’ The apostle Paul was such a man. A man who was no stranger to Chains, Critics, and Crises in his life. A man who learned to be content in Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Gaining The Victorious Life

Contributed by Sam Peters on Jun 14, 2007

Paul saw himself as a winner either way. To live is Christ, to die is gain. How can we gain the victorious life Paul is talking about?

Gaining the Victorious Life As much as I tried to focus on doing a Father’s Day message, the Holy Spirit kept bringing me to this passage for our message this morning. So, I hope you’ll indulge me as I spend time talking about our heavenly Father more than I talk about us dads today? It is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007

Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When People Disappoint Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007

All of us have lost our joy because of people, by what they say and what they do, and no doubt, we too have contributed to steal the joy of others by our actions as well. Yet we have to live and work with people, we cannot isolate ourselves and still live

If you area teenager you sometimes feel as if it is your parents job to embarrass you or to make your life difficult. In honor of Father’s Day, I came across the 9 things a teenage daughter does not want to hear from her dad. 10. “Let me explain what ’deductible’ means on car insurance.” 9. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Love Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 29, 2007

#1 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

Free to Love Others Freedom Series #1 PHILIPPIANS 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: (Intro video: True Freedom - 2:06 from www.sermonspice.com) “As we cherish our country’s freedom let us not forget that it is through Jesus that we can claim freedom from sin and darkness.” That video lays the groundwork ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Brightness In Darkness

Contributed by Sam Evangelista on Jun 29, 2007

Born-again believersof Jesus Christ have all the reasons to rejoice even in the midst of hardship and trials of their lives as they continue to love and serve Him because they are assured of the Lord’s unfailing promise: "And surely I am with you always,

God can bring brightness in the darkest moment of our lives when... 1. Our adversities are God’s opportunities...(vs.12,13) a. For our salvation b. For spiritual maturity c. For mission and evangelism 2. Our situation becomes others’ motivation. (vs.14-18) Paul’s zeal in the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of "Koinonia" Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.

Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Defense Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007

Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God