Sermons on Philippians 2:19-23:

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

There are a number of things that a preacher might hear after he preaches a sermon. Some of these things are pleasant and some of them are not.

Some will say: • "I am going to be late for lunch because you preached so long." • "You must not have had much time to prepare that sermon." • "My former pastor preached a much better sermon from that text." • "You acted like you weren't feeling well while you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than My Selfishness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Fast food restaurants ask you, “Would you like to supersize your drink?” Warehouse stores sell Costco and Sam’s Club offer us items in bulk – really big sizes. It seems like the only item in modern day life that hasn’t been upgraded is God.

Today, we continue a short 4-week series entitled God is Bigger. Pause for a moment because I want everyone to hear this question: How big is your God? How capable is God in your mind? J.B. Phillips wrote a book that he gave a title that fascinates me entitled, Your God Is Too Small. He writes, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cherish Friendship Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 16, 2015

Paul had two good friends who sustained him and strengthened his relationship with the Philippians. They were friends with each other because they were first friends with Jesus. Friendship with Jesus is a beautiful thing.

“Living A Joy-full Life: Cherish Friendship” Phil. 2:19-30; John 15:9-17 Developing and having good friendships is an important element in living a joy-full life. In the latter verses of Philippians 2 we get a glimpse of the joy such friendships brought to Paul. His friendship with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inventing Difficulties

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024

How worry harms us spiritually and how we can avoid it.

I. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck and Tom Sawyer set out together to rescue the captive slave, Jim. A. However, their grand plans soon led to disappointment. As they scouted the situation, they found that the rescue would pose no difficulties at all. Vainly, they tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 21:34-35, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 2:15, Philippians 2:19-21, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proven Character Of A Son

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 11, 2024

Paul sends Timothy to Philippi

Proven Character of a Son Philippians 2:19-30 Good morning. Happy Father’s Day. Chip Ingram wrote a devotional titled, “Becoming the Priest they need”. “What comes to mind when you think of a priest? An elaborate robe or a black and white collar? A holy demeanor? An austere lifestyle? The image ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Anxiety - Philippians 2:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

Have you ever heard of someone being disqualified for ministry because of a lack of anxiety? That happened with everyone in the Roman church ... except Timothy.

Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-21

How To Be A Timothy - Philippians 2:22-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

The preaching of the Word won’t have an effect on the hard, rocky, or weedy soil until someone gets down on the ground of that person’s heart and does some gardening.

Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:22-24

Philippians 2:19-30

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians overview

Philippians 2:19-30 POINT | The foundation for serving others well is loving God more. Did you hate doing chores when you were a kid? Did you do it with joy? Paul’s life at this point wasn’t going great by our standards—he was in the depth of persecution and was looking at death because of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 6, 2023

Who would Apostle Paul chose to send to Philippi to handle disunity issues that were tearing the church apart other than Timothy his beloved, spiritual son who always put Christ first by putting the interests of others above that of his own!

A Living Example: Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 After having described in a hymn the ultimate example of what it meant to be a humble, obedient servant who looks out for the interests of others; Paul now gave two examples of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

Sent to Sacrifice Philippians 2:19-30 November 5, 2023 Sometimes we find ourselves in situations which kind of amaze us. Some of those times are great and some are not. Have you ever wondered . . . . “How did I get here?” The dishes are stacked high, the kids are still up and you still have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life- Friendship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024

This is the 197th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#197] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Introduction: Who is your best friend? Most of us talk about our friends as people we have a casual, long-term relationship with. Maybe it is a co-worker, a neighbor, or people from your past. Friends, or so we think, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 23, 2023

Paul gives his travel plans and highlights two of his most important ministry friends.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 2:19-30 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-23-2023 Friendship At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my newfound faith would grow. Two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist