Sermons on Philippians 2:1-12:

Living For Others

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

Our attitude should be that of Christ - our Servant.

Living for Others I. Servant hood should be a virtue. God established it before the foundation of the world. Our example is our Lord Jesus. Phil 2:5-11 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

All For One And One For All

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007

We Christians are on the same side. We serve the same God. We fight the same enemy. Yet, we can’t always get along because of what Charles Swindoll calls the "Me Mentality".

ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL (Gleaned from writings by Charles Swindoll) A. Philippians 2:1-11 (READ) B. One lesson that should be SCREAMING out at us from Paul’s description of the church as being the “BODY OF CHRIST,” is that WE are to be UNITED--WE are in this TOGETHER! 1. Not too many years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You First Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we are encouraged to have the mind and attitude of Christ.

What would you do for a Klondike bar? Some people would do some strange things. What would you do if there was little or no reward? (David Yarbrough, SC.com) The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we’re exhorted to work out our salvation.

(Guy Glass, SC.com) One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking And Living Like Christ

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 12, 2007

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE HAD THE MIND OF CHRIST?

THINKING AND LIVING LIKE CHRIST Dale Carnegie has wisely said “that you are not WHAT you think you are, but what you THINK you are…” It is not anything outside of you that make you. It is not seeking to be like somebody or having something material that makes you, but the thinking inside of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relational Health: Getting Along With People Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 11, 2007

Relationships are very difficult to manage. Add in the stress from outside sources and it’s even more difficult. How do we nurture relationships to health? While certainly not exhaustive, this sermon touches on the issue!

Relational Health: Getting Along With People By Shannon Lewis Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Philippians 2: 1-5 1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 21, 2007

This sermon discusses both the divinity and humanity of Jesus and why he came to earth. It speaks of the virgin birth and why it is important as well as the resurrection.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #1 Who is Jesus? Why Did He Come? Philippians 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION: Today people have a lot of opinions as to who Jesus is and why He came. There is even a lot of controversy within the church, and much effort is made to “explain away” the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Holding Forth The Word Of Life

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 21, 2007

Staying with God in the Midst of Corrupt Days

(Phil. 2:12-16) "Holding forth the Word of Life..." We are about to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a Church. That in itself is an amazing thing. I am about to celebrate my 20th year of being the Pastor of FBC. That also is an amazing thing. Our Church motto (which you will see on almost all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Relational Health: Getting Along With People (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 25, 2007

Part 2 of a series dealing with Relationships and how to get along with people.

Relational Health: Getting Along With People By Shannon Lewis Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Philippians 2: 1-5 1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Others

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2007

There is an "others" centered theme in Philippians that shines brightly in the examples and instructions of chapter 2.

Mrs. Jenny’s 2nd and 3rd grade Wednesday night class has been memorizing Philippians 2:5-11. They have done from verse 5-8 so far and I want to invite them all to come up here and share these verses with all of us. Will all you students please come on up? This week’s "through the Bible" readings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Like God Gives Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2007

God has given us Himself in Christ. As Christians, we are called to offer ourselves. We are to be a gift to God and a gift for others.

We are catching into this spirit of giving at Christmas - the world says it’s the season of giving. • And it means of buying too, because without buying there won’t be any giving. • You see that all around you. When I opened my mailbox a few days ago after my trip, it was jam-packed with mails. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Servant's Heart

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How important is our attitude when we serve Jesus Christ?

Philippians 2:3-8 “A Servant’s Heart” I. It Is Sometimes About Us. (vs.3) • How important is our attitude and motivation when we do something? 1. Vs. 3 We should never be motivated to serve out of strife. o Strife- 1. A bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension. 2. An exertion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other