Sermons about Philippians 1:18-27

It's All About Choice Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

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Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

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As representatives of Christ, we must a) Stand Firm b) Stand in Faith and c) Stand with Pride. Just as Christ suffered, we must realize the privilege of suffering on His behalf!

INTRODUCTION A. Book of Philippians 1. Paul in Chains – realized that his chains were for the ‘defense of the gospel’ B. Introduction Thus Far 1. Paul’s testimony was causing others to “Preach” a. Good Motives out of “Love” b. Poor Motives out of “Insincerity, Selfish Ambition, Trouble” 2. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Restraint Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 18, 2005

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We have standards because Jesus has made the difference in history.

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? LIFE WITHOUT RESTRAINT Philippians 1:27 S: Jesus’ Importance in all of Life C: The essentiality of the Incarnation Th: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? Pr: WE HAVE STANDARDS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Culture TS: We will consider several cultures that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Helpful Spiritual Appeals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2006

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The Holy Spirit gives us insights into emotional, mental, physical, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs of every person.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Give Persuasive Appeals in Our Preaching Helpful Spiritual Appeals (Phil. 1:19) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to appeal to the most essential needs of every person. Paul wrote, "I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motivation By Example Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

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When a serious believer goes beyond the call of duty and expends himself or herself to the glory of God, others are motivated to expend themselves for God.

Motivation by Example (Philippians 1:12-18) 1. One of the big challenges within American Evangelicalism is staying motivated. We become bored and lose our enthusiasm. • Boredom is always a contemporary issue: The Rev. Dr. Robert South, while preaching one day in 1689, looked up from his notes to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

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It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worth Dying For

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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Is your faith worth dying for?

Worth Dying For Philippians 1:20-26 September 11, 2005 Introduction Four years ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from our dreaming and found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Go Directly To Jail

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 16, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Being in jail is not a game

Go directly to Jail Have you ever played Monopoly? You throw the die to see how many spaces you get to move. And if you are like me you always land on the one you don’t want, then draw a card and it reads “Go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars, and it never fails ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

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A Funeral Sermon for a Believer tells us the things we gain in Heaven

“To Die Is Gain” Text: Phil 1:21. Intro. Sam Cowan was Born Feb 26,1924, was taken Home to Heaven Sept 10. Sam Lived and worked for Jesus, Telling others about Jesus, Electrolux was just an excuse for the real visit. It was to tell them about Jesus. In our text today we see 5 things that we gain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

¿para Que Vives?

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 23, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Todos tenemos a alguien o a algo por el cual vivimos, existe alguna pasión o ideal que nos conduce y le da un sentido de propósito y significado a nuestra vida. ¿Cuál es tu mayor pasión? Si tu tuvieras que resumir en una frase el porque tu vives, ¿Qué di

¿Para Que Vives? No hace mucho leí de una propaganda que había en una revista y me llamo la atención. Decía: “¿Es la alarma o un llamado que lo saca de tu cama en la mañana?”. Me llamo la atención porque me gusta la pregunta. Y creo que es una pregunta que nos deberíamos de hacer nosotros el día de ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Believer

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

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The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commitment To The Truth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005

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Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Preacher Dies. What Is A Minister?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 7, 2005

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Ministers of the Gospel are sometimes forgotten, by the very fact that they are ministers. Passed over for recognition for their indifference to the cares of this world, marked as strange for their un-tiring dedication to the truth of the Word of God.

When a Preacher Dies. What is a Minister? Dedicated to Pastor Chinna Dora who received the call from God and has gone to Paradise on 01.12.2005 03:00A.M. Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

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