Sermons on Philippians 1:4-9:

Extraordinary Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul is a man who is shaken out of his religious ideas…ultimately centered in his own ego and understanding… and awakened to the reality of what the true and living God is doing.

Today we begin a new series… we begin a journey into the extraordinary life which God seeks to awaken in us. Over the centuries many have written of profound spiritual experiences… and often there can be something to learn from them. But none has been as profound or proved as substantial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live: Grow Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul reminds us that true joy in life is found as we continue to grow spiritually!

TEXT: Philippians 1:3-11 TITLE: To Live: GROW SERIES: To Live (Philippians series) TOPIC: Spiritual Growth OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church June 21, 2009 PROP.: We are EXPECTED to Grow. God wants us to Grow. Paul wants us to Grow. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Is At Work

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 10, 2009

There is a work going on inside each of us, which God has begun. Because God started this work, we can have confidence the end result will be clear. God desires to do great things for us all the days of our lives. He wants to see His plan fulfilled in eac

God Is at Work (Philippians 1:6, AMP) Be confident God has begun a good work in you and He will perform it. 1. (Hebrews 12:2, AMP, Psalm 123:1, 2, The Message) Look to Him for direction in every area of your life. a. Distractions cause us to lose focus. i. A distraction is an intrusion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Our Relationships Into Partnerships Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

I’m looking for partners. Not just friends to keep me company but partners to share God’s vision and work side by side with. Learn how to turn your relationships into partnerships.

“A Study in Philippians” Philippians 1:3-11 “Turning My Relationships into Partnerships” ________________________________________ I. My personal relationships can become biblical partnerships. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sustaining Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 25, 2009

This is sermon #2 in the sereis on the Grace of God. Today’s sermons is on the Sustaining Grace of God.

Sermon for August 30, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God Sermon #02: God’s Sustaining Grace Scripture Ref: Philippians 1:6 & I Peter 5:12 Philippians 1:6 ‘Being confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

God Is Not A Hanyman

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 23, 2010

Handymen have many unfinished jobs which take money and time by a professional to fix. In contrast God, who begins the work in us, will bring it to completion. There is no project to big for God.

I can relate to people who are handy-men. And I fully understand the motivations that drive a handyman • Certainly there is the motivation to save money. Why pay someone when you can do the job yourself? • Then there is also the satisfaction which comes when you step back from your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For You

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dating For Dummies - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What's it like in the dating world today, and should you choose to date or not? The question will be set before teens and lead them to a conclusion.

Last week we started our series on Dating for Dummies. If you remember, I told you about a little book that I picked up about 10 years ago, hoping it would hold the key to all my dating nightmares and mistakes. They had made other “for dummies” books that seemed to have all the right ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: *other

How To Keep Your Love Growing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

There are five things which keep a marriage and your love growing

How to Keep Your Love Growing A woman wrote to Dear Abby: “Do all marriages eventually go stale? Ours has. My husband and I don’t seem to have much to talk about any more. We used to talk about our kids but now they’re grown and gone. Now I have no major complaints about my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Joyful In Suffering Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul

Philippians Pt2- Be Joyful in Suffering (some thoughts taken from a sermon by Craig Groeschel on Joy) Introduction/Review Continue with our 2nd part- in series on Philippians. Paul- founded- church- 10 years prior to this letter. Philippi-Roman colony-Macedonia, NE corner- Greece. Philippians- ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Amazing Commitment

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

The author of Philippians demonstrates a tremendous faith and devotion to Christ. Who is this and how can I have what he has?

Who is Paul and who are the Philippians? These are important questions that God has given us the answer to. Last week we introduced a series on the letter to the Philippians where we read that, according to what this letter says, Christ is our purpose, our pattern, our prize, provider, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is My Everything Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

Introducing Philippians, the most joyful letter in the New Testament. And the joy is all about Jesus.

There are three New Testament books that are letters written from jail: Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. I don’t know if anyone here has been to jail or prison, but I have... not as a resident or inmate, but as a minister. My cousin Phillip Melson, whom some of you may remember when he came ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians As A Missionary Church

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 17, 2011

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH

PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: PHILIPPI Historical Background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Krinides (lit. springs). It stood about 10 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in the Roman province of Macedonia. In 356 B.C. Philip II, king of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Living And Loving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 17, 2011

God wants his children to love each other and get along. Nothing is more true, yet nothing more challenging. Philippians helps us here.

Philippians 2:1-11 What difference has Jesus made in your life? In the first four verses Paul gives us if/then instructions. IF you have these - Spiritual Supplies: Encouragement Comfort Fellowship Tenderness Compassion THEN practice these with one another - Relational ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ