Sermons on Philippians 1:25:

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Worthy Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002

How to live a life worthy of the gospel.

For to me to live is Christ But to die is gain Now that I must stay with you—here is what you should do: Live Your Life Worthy of the Gospel of Christ How do we do this? Paul goes on to explain: 1. Be unified in the Spirit (v. 27) We must be in fellowship with the Father in order to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 5, 2001

A look at Philippians 1:12-27

“Keeping A Kingdom Perspective” See God’s hand in your problems in the circumstances of life. Philippians 1:12-14 when you have people problems Philippians 1:15-18 Decide to rejoice Philippians 1:18c Exhibit godly character Philippians 1:27 The ancor text is 1:21. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Focusing On The Positive! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Have A Sure Thing

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 21, 2002

May God grant us the courage and willingness to exalt Christ in life and in death!

There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” That statement brings out the blatant skepticism inherent to the human nature. Whether you’re dealing with the stock market or simply perusing the coupons in the Sunday paper, people are cautious to jump at something. After all, if it seems too good to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27, Philippians 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Keep An Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 1, 2003

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go through life day by day with an eternal perspective? Have you ever known that kind of person? Their car breaks down and somehow the service man comes to know Christ. Why? They live with an eternal perspective.

Read: Philippians 1:18-26 Think of a modern example of a person who keeps an eternal perspective. The person who comes to my mind is Jim Elliott. He was famous for saying, he is no fool to give up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This flows from the heart of a man who had an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Expectation And Hope

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Live With An Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004

MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get sidetracked by petty disagreements. 3. Live for Christ every

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 2. Live With An Eternal Perspective Philippians 1:12-29 May 8/9, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Reassurance

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 9, 2003

God reassures us so we can share His reassurance with others.

God is a very reassuring God, and His Word, the Bible, is a very reassuring book! God gives us so many reassurances in the Bible that we couldn’t possibly cover them all in one worship setting - so we’re going to look at just one today. We are reassured that GOD FINISHES WHAT HE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Perspective

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on life and death

THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Bible Church

Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003

We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 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, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

"Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004

Third in series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. This message addresses that fact that Joy Can Be Found In Living With A Proper Perspective On The Eternal. On Our Citizenship On Hardships

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 3 “Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Philippians 1:21-30 You will remember that Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi was written while he was imprisoned, literally shackled to a guard 24 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001

An expository message

Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist