Sermons about Philippians 1:1-4:20

Pressing On

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 8,912 views

A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Brethren

Maintain Your Joy Or, Beware Of Joy Stealers!!

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 8, 2004

based on 289 ratings

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Joy (¡¦chara¡¦) is a deep and abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments (cf. John 15:10-11); it does not depend on circumstances because it rests in God¡¦s sovereign control of all things (cf. Rom. 8

Compiled By: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004

based on 106 ratings

| 17,381 views

Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Fast In The Lord!

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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If we are to be successful in our Christian life we must Stand Fast. (Preached at the beginning of the year) I also have this message in powerpoint, If you would like to use it just eMail me at apayne@chickeechurch.org

Stand Fast Philippians 4:1 Intro. Stand Fast -If we are to be successful in the Christian life we must take our Stand. -We are not to just lie down and let the world and the devil run over us. -We are not to just sit in contentment. -We are to STAND -Stand FAST. --“Fast” means that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Joys False Or Complete Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 3,110 views

For Epiphany: As Richard Foster wrote about "Money, Sex, and Power", is it possible the Wise Men’s gifts are warnings to Jesus and His family about these things? Complete joy comes from what Jesus did with these issues.

Who we are and what we have are two entirely different things, but we confuse them. We insist on identifying who we are by what we have. Who we are and what we have are not the same thing. We are more by far than the material goods we possess. And yet everywhere we are identified by our stuff. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004

based on 124 ratings

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God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

based on 147 ratings

| 7,213 views

All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To The Interests Of Others

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 12, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 4,873 views

How to identify selfishness within and how to deal with it so as to honor Christ

Looking to the Interests of Others Phil 2:1-11 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Committed To A Fresh Start

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 14, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 7,354 views

Five Things We Need To Be Committed To

Committed To A Fresh Start January 11th, 2004 WHAT WE NEED TO BE COMMITTED TO Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn¡¦t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Service Is Faith In Action

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 8,771 views

We get in shape for God as we learn to serve and be a servant to others.

Before us this morning are three items: a watch, a billfold, and a Bible. The watch represents the time given to us each day. The billfold represents the financial resources that we earn or are given to us. The Bible represents the faith that we proclaim. Now, keeping in mind the meanings of these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving God's Way

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004

based on 22 ratings

| 9,533 views

Much of the world today believes that Christianity is a big rip off—and it can be if what we preach is unbalanced or partial to the whims of the preacher. GIVING IS NOT A LAW--WE SHOULD GIVE BECAUSE WE LOVE GOD!

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Giving God’s Way By Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Opening ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy!

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Jan 17, 2004

based on 108 ratings

| 9,467 views

God can provide for our needs at all times!

God’s Provisions Are Not Dependent Upon A Prosperous Economy! Phil. 4:14-19 Illus. > There once was a man who very adamantly believed in living by faith. He believed that, so long as he prayed in Jesus’ name, believing in faith that God would provide his need, he would receive whatever he asked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Notes Or Take Note?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004

based on 195 ratings

| 7,033 views

Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 8,163 views

An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon #2 - Think Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 5,494 views

An examination of the way Jesus thought, and how it brings joy to the life of a Christian. . . continuing the theme "Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual choices."

Php 2:1 ¶ Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

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