Sermons on Philippians 1:18:

Joy In Perspective

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question We Should Ask Every Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022

The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-5, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Philippians And Stress 2: The 3 C's For Handling Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

3 C's for handling Stress: Confidence, Control, Commitment

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: 3 C’s—Philippians 1:12-26 You fall asleep on the couch on a Sunday afternoon, and you dream. In your dream, you are a quarterback, looking out from an NFL helmet, to see 3000 pounds of raw human emotion mixing it up in front of you. Half of those huge men have one goal: to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way Of Joy - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

If there’s one thing that plagues Americans it’s anxiety. We worry about so many things. We worry about things that the rest of the world aren’t even aware of. Have you heard the term, “first world problems”?

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 1 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 1, 2020 Biblical joy: a deep sense of satisfaction, given by the Holy Spirit that settles the heart and mind because of what God has promised. Biblical faith: understanding what God has said and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Other

Philippians Part 6-7 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 6, Chapter 1:9-18 I. Love (v. 9-10) A. With knowledge to discern right and wrong. Their love was to grow in knowledge and sensitive perception so that they would be more and more able to distinguish between right and wrong. (WB pg 18) B. Without offense—love other people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians Parts 1-4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 1 – The Man Paul I. Name A. Hebrew Saul—asked for B. Roman – Paul –little II. Birth and Early Life A. Jew—Benjamin (Philippians 3:5) B. Born in Tarsus—capital of Roman province of Cilicia (Acts 22:3) C. Pharisee’s son (Acts 23:6) D. Roman Citizenship – Inherited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 20, 2021

We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are times when we could all use a helping hand or a pep talk. Let's look into the subject of encouragement.

DO YOU NEED A BOOST? We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, right? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Philippians 1:18-19, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 25:11, Hebrews 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Happinessduringtrials Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2020

God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus.

Maintaining Happiness During Trials Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Suffering; Happiness / Philippians 1:18–30 God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we dread in life is facing trials and experiencing suffering. • When we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Me To Live

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 16, 2021

Life is a very precious thing. We are living in a time when life is being cheapened. What your life consists of is what makes it more precious. Where are you in your life. For me to live is what?

1. Life is a very precious thing. The one life that God has given to you. 2. The life of your loved ones is very precious. a. The life that you share with your mate. b. The life of your children. 1) Nothing changes your life like the birth of a child. 2) At their birth and throughout eternity 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Chains Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18, Revelation 20:4, Acts 4:18-20, Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

Studies From The Book Of Philippians

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 21, 2020

1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION

STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS ********************************************* OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION THE MESSAGE STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS 1.CALLING We have a high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

The Power of the Gospel

A long time ago, the only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none came. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in it. But then one day, after ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gathering For Strength Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 28, 2021

Paul calls the Philippians to stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. His relationship with the church in Philippi illustrates what he's talking about. It's challenging!

[INTRODUCTION AND RECAP] We’re doing a series on ‘why Christians gather together.’ We’re emerging from the Covid pandemic and the various lockdowns and we’ve started to meet together in person so it seems a good time to ask why we gather together. I am loosely following a sermon series I found on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Always Wins Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

Sometimes, in our zeal, we overthink--and overreact--to our worldly environments and how we should be salt and light in them. Paul helps us focus on right thinking when it comes to our witness and testimony.

I. Intro: “How Not to Fight Atheism” As reported by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. of the CHRISTIAN POST: “In December 2010, the Dallas-Fort Worth Coalition of Reason - a group dedicated to raising the profile of secularists, atheists, and agnostics - began running advertisements on Fort Worth public buses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Find Joy In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted between continuing to earn more, or being in heaven to enjoy what’s been won.

I. Intro A. Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” B. We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die C. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26