Sermons on Philippians 2:5-17:

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon using Phil. 2:1-5 - discussing the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:1-5 Be sober, be vigilant, be strong – all of these words can describe what it takes for a Christian to have the mind of Christ. We must truly be sober – recognize what we are doing and why we are doing it on a daily basis. We must be vigilant in doing everything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ - Pt. 2

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Further discussion of the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ (Part 2) 11/6/05 –pm Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO Our last sermon on Sunday night focused on the first 5 verses of chapter 2, specifically on the mindset of Jesus Christ. Tonight, we are going to further look into this chapter, re-pointing out some things and looking into a few new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Are you totally sure of your salvation?

Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds – 12/11/05 pm Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO Satan presents doubts in our minds all of the time. Have I been saved? You aren’t worthy enough to work for Christ, think about your past. Things like that, have you ever been presented with such thoughts in your mind? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 22, 2007

Churches and Christians need to have a servant’s heart.

The Attitude of Christ Phil. 2:5-9 INTRO.: Illus. Of a job interview. Contrast this young engineer’s attitude with the attitude of Jesus, Who spent His entire life in the service of others with no compensation, very little appreciation, and considerable opposition. In our world, and especially in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Los Demás Primero Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 26, 2007

Como Jesús, debemos poner a los demás primero

Los demás primero Intro: Los primeros dos meses después del nacimiento de mi hijo Josué, no estuvimos juntos como familia. Yo estaba en los Estados Unidos estudiando en el seminario y Delia se quedó aquí en México para esperar que las condiciones fueran las óptimas para afrontar la paternidad ya ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian faith is meant to be intensely practical. It is meant to impact the way we live.

Fear and Trembling Some people think of Christianity as just a personal belief system. People are comfortable with this as long as our personal belief system doesn’t effect how we relate to other people. Our personal belief system ALWAYS affects what we do. This is especially true of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Attitudes That Build Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In Philippians 2 I see five bridge building attitudes-John Maxwell’s 5 things I know about people was helpful in the structure of this message.

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Three—Attitudes that Build Bridges Philippians 2 Sunday, August 5, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A tragedy took place this week in Minnesota. The bridge connecting the Twin Cities collapsed killing at least 5 and leaving several missing and many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Jesus Gave Himself Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When Jesus gave Himself to mankind, He gave it all.

Christmas: It’s All About Giving WHEN JESUS GAVE HIMSELF TO MAN Philippians 2:5 - 8 One of the joys of being a parent is the opportunity to reflect on how much my parents gave to me. As a child I really did not understand the sacrifices they made in order that my brother, sisters and me could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational