Sermons on Philippians 1:27-3:19:

"Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Seventh in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we examine "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy!" - (1)Realize It Is Worth Safe-Guarding!(2)Beware Of Those Who Would Have Us To Rely On The Wrong Things.and (3)Understand

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 7 “Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Philippians 3:1-11 When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. When hard times come they sink into despair. But true joy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Joy Is Founding In Dealing With The Past” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Eighth in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians - in this message we explore three principles necessary for joy (1)WE MUST LIVE WITH THE PAST (2)WE MUST LIVE IN THE PRESENT AND (3)WE MUST LIVE FOR THE FUTURE

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 8 “JOY IS FOUNDING IN DEALING WITH THE PAST” Philippians 3:12-14 Since Paul met Christ on the road to Damascus he has had a new passion and a new purpose in his life which he has previously summed up in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

All Hail The Power

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

A great hymn with a great message of worship

HYMNS THAT DEMAND WORSHIP! Sermon #1 By Ivan G. Casteel ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME! Acts 4:12. Ac 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV) Php 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dependence Day Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 1, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in a series titled "A Declaration of Dependence." This message looks at our need to depend upon God for salvation and has a patriotic flavor.

DEPENDENCE DAY Series: A Declaration of Dependence Philippians 3:2-11 July 4, 2004 Series Introduction: Today our nation celebrates Independence Day. But as a nation we are in danger of forgetting that we owe our independence to our dependence upon God. Our forefathers clearly recognized this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Humility

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

Looking at the example of Jesus to see why humility is vital in our Christian lives.

Humility Have you ever wondered what role you have as a Christian? This morning we are going to look at one aspect of that role, it is a role each of us has, and its vital for seeing people get to heaven. Intro: In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of "Do-Overs" (Living In An Etch-A-Sketch Culture)

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

This is a sermon about the fact that God provides a way to ’start-over’ (powerpoint slides available upon request)

The Joy of “Do-Overs” Preached 01-18-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB What are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

To Know Him

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004

How to know Jesus VS knowing of Jesus.

TO KNOW HIM PHILLIPPIANS 3 THIS MORNING I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION. DO YOU “KNOW HIM” ?…REALLY KNOW HIM ? CHRISTIANS CAN BE UNIQUE TO SAY THE LEAST! THINK ABOUT IT, CHRISTIANS BUY & WEAR SOME OF THE STRANGEST THINGS…. T-SHIRTS, COFFEE CUPS, TAGS, BUMPER STICKERS, READ ABOUT HIM, SING ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Benefits Of Christ's Resurrection Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2004

Here are ten exciting benefits of knowing the resurrected power of Christ

Ten Benefits of Christ’s Resurrection Power (Phil. 3:10) "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection." Illustration: The Shepherd’s Home in Wisconsin has a problem with dirty windows. Although many of its residents are severely disabled, they love Jesus and understand that He has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eleven Ways The Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2004

The human spirit fails unless the Holy Spirit fills.

Eleven Ways the Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives Phil. 2:13,14 - "For it is God who is at work in you (energizing, enabling and creating in you the power and desire) both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight." (Amplified Bible) Illustration: Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Press On In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004

Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Shift!

Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005

"Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Learning Right From Wrong: Empathy Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 25, 2005

Empathy is a foundational virtue that children need to learn for determining right from wrong

Learning Right from Wrong: Empathy INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago Sue and I received a request from Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to conduct a session for parents on helping children learn right from wrong. These are parents who, for one reason or another, have demonstrated a need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation By Works? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational