Sermons on Philippians 2:4-8:

"Imitators Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018

A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

“Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Tell A Horse From A Cow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2018

Christians need to be of one mind and one love. But too often we're so focused on ourselves that we can't reach that goal. So how do we change our self-centered way of thinking?

OPENING: A city boy had never been on a farm before and he asked a farmer: “Mister, why doesn’t this cow have any horns?” The farmer cocked his head for a moment, then began in a patient tone, “Well, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with their horns. Sometimes we keep ’em trimmed down with a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2018

When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives is there a radical change? Should there be a radical change? Is there a difference when the Holy Spirit infills and directs a church and when He does not? Let's see what the Bible says!

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:34-41, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 5:41-42, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 9 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message continues the exploration of the second directive to pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 9 “Restore and bear burdens” REVIEW I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray for one another ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Living By Your Computer?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2018

God never intended for us to live by our souls, by our minds. He designed our new nature to lead us. But too many Christians are still yielding to their minds and not the life of God on the inside of them.

The title of the message this morning is “Are you living by your computer?” I’m not talking about your laptop. I’m not talking about your Dell. I’m not talking about your Mac. Turn to Genesis 1. Today we’re going to look at the first Adam and the last Adam. Jesus is the last Adam. He came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Philippians 2:1-5, Mark 12:29-31, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacred Service Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues a discussion of the spiritual disciplines. Specifically God calls us all to serve one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacred Service” Review The discipline of simplicity arises out of the state of contentment. Contentment is a feeling of calm satisfaction. Discontentment is a feeling of agitated dissatisfaction. Discontent in the dry soul, is similar to thirst to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Galatians 5:13-15, Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus The Great I Am

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Many people have claimed that Jesus never claimed to be God. Those people are dead wrong. Jesus actually claimed to be God and He did so repeatedly. In fact that is why the Jewish religious leaders were so angry with Jesus. He wouldn’t stop doing it.

Jesus the Great I Am Exodus 3:14 John 18:1-8 Philippians 2:6-11 Revelation 1:8 Today I want to show you how you can prove that Jesus claimed to be God by using His own words from the Gospel of John. Using a highlighter you can become a witness for the Lord. This is the easiest witnessing you ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8

The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Message Was Humilty. Did You Get It?

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

The Christmas message was humilty. God could have come in glory and power but came as a humble baby born in a manager. Why did He do this?

The Christmas message was humility. Did you get it? Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus came to earth. He was born in a humble barn, into a lower middle class family in a lowly town. What an incredible story. Heaven came down to earth but when it did, it came in humility. Why wouldn’t God have come in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Vineyard

The Self-Emptying Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 15, 2009

The true spirit (attitude) of Christmas is humble self-sacrifice.

[To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Philippians 2:3-8 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Received His Name In Three Ways!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 27, 2009

In sermon outline we present three ways in which Jesus received His wonderful Name. We can see for these few points how powerful and wonderul is His Name and to know we are called by that Name. This outline can open the door to not only the blessings of t

Jesus Received His Name In Three Ways! In sermon outline we present three ways in which Jesus received His wonderful Name. We can see for these few points how powerful and wonderul is His Name and to know we are called by that Name. This outline can open the door to not only the blessings of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-10

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

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 10, 2009

This sermon gives five aspects of building good relationships. 1. Stop having selfish AMBITIONS 2. Stop having selfish CONCEIT 3. Increase HUMILITY 4. Increase CONSIDERATION of others 5. Develop a Christ-Like CHARACTER

How To Find Joy In Your Relationships Here is a fact: God has made us to have relationships. We can have a relationship with Him and we can have a relationship with other people. Since the fall of Adam and Eve – maintaining relationships have been a major struggle between man and man - and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes The Way Up Is Down

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely.

SOMETIMES THE WAY UP IS DOWN Philippians 2:5-11 Proposition: The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist