Sermons on Philippians 1:1-8:

The Unfinished Masterpiece

Contributed by Kibby Gore on Jan 6, 2024

Embracing God's Goodness in Our Imperfection

Happy Epiphany! The term "Epiphany" in a biblical context refers to the manifestation or revelation of something previously hidden or unknown. While the word "Epiphany" itself may not appear in the Bible, the concept is found in various biblical passages, especially in the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 103:8-14, Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Genesis 1:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

To Experience Peace From God

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 29, 2024

Grace always comes first because peace is based on Grace of God and our Lord Jesus. As we grow deeper in our understanding of grace through through prayer and the word of God, we would experience peace with God and of God.

“Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:1-2 NIV) All the epistles of Paul and Peter starts with blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Ephesians 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Confidence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2024

AW Tozer, ”Anything God has ever done, he can do now. Anything God has ever done anywhere, he can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you.”

Living With Confidence. Philippians 1:1-6TPT Arriving late for a little league game, a retired grandfather stopped to ask his grandchild how his team was doing. We are behind 15 to nothing, he said. The grandfather asked, are you discouraged? Of course, not, the boy responded we haven’t been up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 7:16, 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Finish What He's Started (Joshua 12:1-23, 13:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

Joshua is old, and he can't do all that he wants to for God (and there's a lot left to do). God reassures him, "I got this. I'll finish the job."

This is a great passage. Let me try, up front, to persuade you about this. It's super helpful for understanding Joshua as a whole. There's hints scattered throughout this section about the Nephilim, if you're into that sort of thing. And the passage points us to God, and his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-22, Philippians 1:6, Joshua 12:1-6

Choosing Joy In A Post-Traumatic World - Philippians 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 27, 2022

We know that God speaks through His word. But then God does use other ways to speak to us, doesn't He?

Have you ever experienced that time when you felt like you knew what you wanted to do? It seemed like the right thing to do. But then what happened? It got shut down. We sometimes say God closed the door or something like that. And I'm talking about big decisions. Maybe you were thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Beholding His Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

2 Corinthians 3:18 illuminates how we are changed as we behold the transformative power of the glory of God with unveiled hearts.

Transformed by Beholding His Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of beholding the glory of the Lord, as revealed in 2 Corinthians 3:18. This scripture illuminates how we are changed as we behold the glory of God with unveiled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:10, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Secure In His Keeping Jude 24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love and the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word.

Transformed by Truth: Secure in His Keeping Jude 24-25 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound assurance we have in Christ as believers, anchored in the truth of God's Word. In the final doxology of Jude, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to keep us secure in His love. Jude 24-25 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Revelation 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ In You: The Hope Of Glory Colossians 1:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

Colossians 1:27 encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us delve into this truth and understand its implications for our lives.

Christ in You: The Hope of Glory Colossians 1:27 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Scripture to explore the profound truth revealed in Colossians 1:27. This verse encapsulates the mystery and the wonder of the Christian life—Christ dwelling within us, the hope of glory. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 3:4-6, Romans 8:17, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024

Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24, Acts 4:12, Acts 1:14-15, Acts 2:1, Jude 1:3, Ephesians 6:10-13, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Present Christ's Law Of Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

In some way the prayer for or mention of the Philippians, in his mind, makes the folks in Philippi somehow present to him.

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Course Today’s Gospel can be entitled “the hierarchy of laws.” Jesus is the ultimate wise man—distinguished from the more common “wise guy” by asking a question that anybody in a non-mechanical society could feel reasonable. Not everyone owned an ox or ass; the poor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Esto Lo Sabemos

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 15, 2024

En los buenos y en los tiempos difíciles, Dios está obrando en nosotros. Y sabemos que todas las cosas cooperan para bien, para aquellos que aman a Dios y son llamados de acuerdo a su propósito. ~ Romanos 8:28-29

Buenas noticias… de la Palabra de Dios… Romanos 8:28-29 Y sabemos que todas las cosas ayudan a bien, para aquellos que aman a Dios y son llamados de acuerdo a su propósito. Dios, en su previo conocimiento, nos eligió para ser conformados a la imagen de su Hijo. ~ Romanos 8:28-29 Hay ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Foursquare

Growing Towards The Day. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2024

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Paul had fond memories of the church which he had planted in Philippi, and each time they came to mind he thanked God for them (Philippians 1:3). The Apostle’s prayers for them were persistent - “always… every… all” - yet ever joyful (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Memories

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2024

So, do you have some good Thanksgiving memories that keep coming back, year after year? Maybe there is someone that you know or have met at sometime, and memories of them give you reason to be thankful. Such was the case with the apostle Paul.

Alba 11-23-2024 THANSGIVING MEMORIES Philippians 1:3-8 Jeanne Newby had an article in the Webb City Sentinel last year (published on November 29, 2023) about Thanksgiving. Here is some of what she wrote: “Thanksgiving… just the word conjures up memories! When you hear the word Thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Thanksgiving Day Message From Paul

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 27, 2024

Paul had much to be thankful for. He shared some of this with the believers in Philippi. This is an abridged version of a sermon I've preached at a few different churches over the years. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: Thanksgiving Day is only two days away as I write this in November 2024! Many have written about the first Thanksgiving Day, in 1620’s colonial Massachusetts and there is much supplemental material. The important thing is that those early Pilgrims knew they could not possibly have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic