Sermons on Philippians 1:1-9:

Essentials For Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

1 Sugar Creekinthians

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

An anniversay love letter from a pastor to church. A look at Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi and what makes a strong church

1 Sugar Creekinthians By Rev. Dan Mahan Philippians 1:3-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you and make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Great Investment For The New Year

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 4, 2005

Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while he was in prison. Yet even there he still investing his life for his brethren and continue praying for them. 1.PRAY WITH THANKSGIVING, 2.PRAY FOR A GROWING LOVE, 3.PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR THE NEW YEAR Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Two old fellows were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005

What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Tender Affection Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

“To know me is to love me” is true when combined with commitment. Feelings follow commitment the same way the train follows the engine. The more you know someone (your brothers and sisters in Christ) the more you will feel the tender affections that God i

We have been talking for 11 weeks about “being the family of God.” My question for you today is are you beginning to see yourself and the people around you in this room as family? The bible declares us as family, not only as the “family of God” but family “to one another.” It is a fact, an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For Joyous Living Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008

This sermon is part of a series in Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE THE FOUNDATION FOR JOYOUS LIVING Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:1-2 Intro. A. I have spoken to you on numerous occasions about the importance of a solid foundation. You do not have to be a contractor or home builder to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008

This sermon is part of a series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.1 Sunday February 3, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:3-11 Intro. A. Poss. Movie clip from Remember The Titans. [] Running on the same track. Trans. Today we are going to begin our look into verses 3-11. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

"Joy And Confidence In Gespel Ministry" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 2, 2007

Sermon 1 in a study in Philippians

“Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

"Faithfulness In Gospel Ministry" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007

Sermon 2 in a study in Philippians

“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Making Of A Man

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Men, regardless of your past, God can take you on a journey to make you the man you were intended to be.

The Making of a Man Text: Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Do everything in love. Intro: What does it mean to really be a man? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confidence In God's Competence Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 14, 2004

God will fully complete in us the salvation that was provided through the coming of Christ.

As we have thought about the meaning of Christmas, we have said that Christmas is all about God bringing salvation from sin to us through the person of Jesus. That through Christ, God has carried out a plan to bring sinful men and women, boys and girls, into a personal love relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Player In The Game

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Talk about best atheletes. They fail forward until they succeed. God wants us to go forward through our failures to be all He would have us to be.

The Best Player In The Game being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV) So What does God expect from Me? I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learn How To Love

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008

We can love more perfectly through knowledge and discernment.

Learn How to Love Attention: I want to talk to you about love. Love is universally appreciated but is often misunderstood. Much of what passes for love in our society is not true love. True love is contrary to the natural tendency of fallen humanity. When a child is born into our society his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accept Change As Good

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 27, 2008

It’s not what happens to you in life that determines your future;it is how you respond to what happens that determines your future.

Accept change as good When you give your life to God there is a transition happening. From your ways of doing things to God’s way of doing things! From Chaos to transition to destiny! Genesis 1:2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational