Sermons on Philippians 1:20-23:

Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

All That! - Life In Focus

Contributed by Paul Newell on Oct 11, 2001

My Kid’s have a phrase they love to use, "She thinks she’s ’all that’!" Well, the Apostle Paul was "all that" because his life was kepts in focus.

“All That!” Life In Focus - Philippians 1:20 Intro: Don’t you hate it when something is out of focus? I’ve never been much of a photographer. In college I bought a second-hand 35-milimeter camera; you know the kind with the removable lenses, fancy flash attachment: the works! I even got to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Glorious Hope Of A Believer Even In Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the glorious hope of a believer even in death namely Rest,Reward,Rejoicing.Re-union,Resurrection ,Residence and Redeeemer.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REWARD 3. REJOICING 4. RE-UNION 5. RESURRECTION 6. RESIDENCE 7. REDEEMER THE MESSAGE THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

There is comfort in the hope given to a Christian that living for Christ is life indeed.

What an occasion! We are here to celebrate the life of our very dear friend A.. What a lovely person she was! My contact with her was far to limited, but the lasting impression left on me was of a very special person, who loved the Lord, and served Him so faithfully. I suppose that the time ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believer

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

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

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

Living In An Epistle Era

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jun 22, 2006

Living as a Christian in an era of opinion

Intro: There have been many turning points in American history. Points that have forever altered the course of the country. There was the revolutionary war, there was pre-civil war and post civil war. Most recently there has been pre 9-11 and post 9-11. In all of these situations, the country ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 27, 2006

The Word of God encourages us to be Christ’s person in every situation and to seek to glorify HIM, “whether it be by life, or by death” (Phil.1:20).

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 1 LIVING IS CHRIST Philippians 1:12-26 May 2006 Introduction Last week, during our bible study I discussed with you the details on the series of messages that will be covered these months of May and June. I hope you have read ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helpful Spiritual Appeals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 15, 2006

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

What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

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

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

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

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

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