Sermons on Philippians 2:17:

Christ My Example Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Christ my example

Reading: Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-30: Ill: • Story told about a Jewish man in New York who bought a little shop; • Problem was it was squeezed in between two gigantic department stores. • He wondered what to call his little shop, • After much thought he had a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

Renovations: More Than Skin Deep Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the beginning of installation putting in the new.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 2 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. How many of you believe that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Renovation: More Than Skin Deep Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009

A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the foundational changed that need to happen if we are to be revived.

Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 3 – More than Skin Deep Philippians 2:1-18 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. We have been immersed knee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Honor Such Men Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jun 11, 2009

Philippians 2:17-30. The lives of three godly men are examined.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE HONOR SUCH MEN PHILIPPIANS 2:17-30 INTRODUCTION - You might remember that during our look at Philippians 2:9-11 I told you that the paramount, or greatest confession of the early church was “Jesus Christ is Lord”. The supreme authority of the Creator and Master of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Shine Your Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 17, 2009

Paul shares how important our witness is for a lost world

Yearly at Christmas on TV is , "It’s A Wonderful Life", staring Jimmy Stewart. George Bailey has big dreams of going to college and being a world traveler. Instead, he winds up having to take over his father’s building and loan, which is more like a charity than a business. George becomes so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Shine

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 26, 2011

When we carve significant space and time in our lives for God he will begin to transform our inner core so we become holy in our hearts and in our actions.

Shine Phil 2:14-18 Jan 23, 2011 Intro: To begin this morning I want you to imagine, or remember, a world without electric light. For most of us the closest we might get to imagining that would be a camping trip – I remember one night as a teenager where several of us had been working at Gull ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

- What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Work Out What God Works In Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

What does it mean to work out our salvation with "fear and trembling"? In Philippians 2:12-17 we find 3 ideas that help unravel this important command.

WE FIND 3 IDEAS IN PHILIPPIANS 2:12-17 THAT HELP US WORK OUT WHAT GOD HAS WORKED IN. 1. WE HAVE A PRINCIPLE TO PRACTICE - PHIL.2:12-13 2. WE HAVE A PURITY TO PROTECT - PHIL.2:14-16 3. WE HAVE A PROMISE TO REJOICE OVER - PHIL.2:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Outworking Of God's Inworking

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The Lord desires His people to live out what God has already worked within that life when that person trusted Christ.

THE OUTWORKING OF GOD’S INWORKING Philippians 2:12-18 Proposition: The Lord desires His people to live out what God has already worked within that life when that person trusted Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to diligently work out what God has worked within in total ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Friendships Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 2, 2009

Spiritual body building to be able to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" included building relationships in Christ with that end in mind.

Take a piece of “notes” paper from the pew in front of you. Write your answer to this question: What would you say are the three most important qualities of a good friend? Go ahead, write what you think are the three most important qualities of a good friend. We will be looking at this toward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We A Servant?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009

“Jesus came to serve”. We are servants to Jesus and we are to serve one another.

Are We A Servant? Philippians 2:12-17 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now Are We A Servant? much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shining As Stars Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Do I ALWAYS obey what I know is right in God’s view, watched or not? Do I play by the RuleBook, even when no one else is looking or no one else is around, when no one else can see? Am I an obedient child of God, at all times, in all circumstances, in all

Philippians 2:12-18, part 6 in series October 11, 2009 Shining as Stars 12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Jesus (10)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 8, 2010

We need to aspire to be like Jesus

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grumbling Of A Warped Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2013

God's plan, Our example and witness, Joy

Philippians 2:12-18 (p. 819) November 24, 2013 Introduction: I can remember hearing this quote...”You can only see the stars shimmering when it’s dark.” And I have to tell you “I’ve seen some stars shine in my life.” “Melvin...wasting away with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let You Shine Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Methodist