Sermons on Philippians 2:1-7:

When God's Son Became Like Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 4, 2004

How God sent His Son to be like us so we might be like Him

"A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes...and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent." Frederick Buechner’s little book of character sketches of people from the Bible has this to say about the angel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

1 Corinthians 13 Part 2: Love Is Not Boastful, Proud Or Rude Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

What does it mean to say love is not boastful, proud or rude.

Introduction There were two men boasting about their army careers. Two men were boasting to each other about their old army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

Love

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Love

Philippians—2 I. Vs-1 Loves Consolation and Comfort. Consolation, translated from the Greek noun For comfort. … As pertaining to the life of believers it is the consolation and support which result from the gracious work of the indwelling Comforter, Making clear to us, his part in our great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Jesus / Have A Jesus Attitude

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 6, 2004

PALM SUNDAY(A) - Have a Jesus attitude of earthly humility and eternal exaltation.

BE LIKE JESUS! ( or HAVE A JESUS ATTITUDE!) Philippians 2:5-11 - March 4, 2004 – PALM SUNDAY PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Over Yourself Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004

When we learn to look at life through a telescope and not a microscope, we can learn the secret of true humility.

Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #1 GET OVER YOURSELF ILLUS: I was thinking, as I prepared this morning’s message… you guys are really blessed to be at this church. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Obey Your Thirst Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004

We all thirst... and God can quench that thirst, but we must choose to drink from the faucet and not the drain.

Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #2 OBEY YOUR THIRST A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-24, Philippians 2:5-11, John 7:37-38, Psalm 107:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Like Fries With That? Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004

The secret to success is deciding to be the busboy rather than the boss man!

Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #3 Would you like Fries with That? We all want service. We demand it. At a hotel – I want my reservation to be as it was promised, the right bed, non-smoking; I want a good bed where I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

Mary asked, "Who will roll away the stone?" Up against an impossible situation? Look! The Stone of impossibility is GONE!

Philippians 2:5-11 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Love

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Apr 21, 2004

Looking for Love ? It will be easier to find if you first find out what it really is -

Love Again this week I pleaded with the Lord for a topic. Asking him what is the most important for them to learn ? This week the answer again was Love. Last week we spoke of John’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compatibility In Marriage Or Spirit-Controlled Temperament In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 3, 2004

Understanding Compatibility in Marriage and the Spirit-Controlled Temperament. GOD INTENDED MARRIAGE TO BE A LIFE-LONG UNION BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE, A MAN AND HIS WIFE. Incompatibility, a frequently alleged ground for divorce has no legitimate status before

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004

Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 16, 2004

A look at how the world would see us if Christ’s heart were to complete reside in our body for one day with nothing else changed. How would we be perceived.

Sharing Places Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:20-24 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1983 a movie starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd and entitled Trading Places was released. b. In the movie, two millionaire commodity brokers wager a bet that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Philippians 2:1-5

Sermon #2 - Think Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An examination of the way Jesus thought, and how it brings joy to the life of a Christian. . . continuing the theme "Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual choices."

Php 2:1 ¶ Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Adjust Your Attitude!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Empower and encourage the beleivers to adjust their attitudes with the power of Jesus Christ.

NIV Philippians 2:5 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 grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Created To Be Christ-Like

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004

When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist