Sermons on Philippians 2:8-11:

Servanthood

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008

In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Yet in most churches, it is the least of all gifts utilized.

Servanthood Scripture Base: Matthew 20:26-28; 22:39b; john 15: 12-13; Philippians 2: 1-11 The Point: In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Stuff You’ll Need: TV and VCR, the movie Sister Act (Touchstone Pictures), nails, tape Preparation: Before the session, write ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation Of A Good Attitude Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 27, 2008

Our attitudes say more about our relationship with Christ to the world than just about anything.

The Right Foundation for a Good attitude Philippians 2:1-14 What word describes what will determine our happiness, acceptance, peace and success? Attitude! We live in an angry world, surrounded by angry people. We can give all kinds of excuses for being an angry person, but none of them really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Winners And Losers

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008

What the world considers winners are often losers: how to become a winner like Jesus Christ.

Solemnity of the Holy Cross 2008 (Sept 14) There’s two kinds of people in life: winners and losers. Winners achieve their objective; losers don’t. Bernard Ebbers, head of WorldCom, was known as one of the most religious CEO’s in the high-tech sector of American business. Every board meeting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 19

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's About Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 23, 2008

Embrace Jesus and live humbly as He did.

IT’S ABOUT JESUS! Philippians 2.5-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation, Communion Th: Toward the Goal Pr: EMBRACE JESUS AND LIVE HUMBLY AS HE DID. CV: “We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.” We will do this by sharing the life we have found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has The Power To Provoke A Change

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

Only Jesus has the power to change us. We all need a change. I am waiting on my change to come.

I want to know can God change me. I am waiting on my change to come. Ever lived your life feeling like something was about to happen!! Just something at anytime! Today some of you got out of bed because you felt like something might happen here today. Ever been encouraged, optimistic, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Comes To My Attitude Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

Need a better attitude... look no further than Jesus!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: ATTITUDE Philipians 2:5-11 Video Clip: Facing The Giants My attitude is a window to my heart. Not necessarily my desired heart, but my true heart… depraved and self-serving as it is. We all fight with our attitudes. The victories are many times hard fought ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2007

God has called every believer to ministry.

Philippians 2:5-8 Ministry Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church October 7, 2007 Brother Kevin never looked so good in his skivvies! That’s what Justin told the group of guys we were with a few years ago. I’ve mentioned canoeing the Pecos River before. You may remember Michael and Tyler and I going a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007

2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Control 8 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 27, 2006

It is the study, application and expression of the Word of God that leads to a Christ-centered life. In general, the Christian church, even though growing in number, is shrinking in depth of Spiritual Comprehension and Discernment.

We’ve looked at the need for every Believer to "earnestly contend for the Faith, once for all delivered to the Saints". To do so, we need to recognize and resist false doctrine. Unless we can recognize and do resist false doctrine, it will not be long until we, ourselves, will be caught-up in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

An Empty Celebration - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2006

Jesus made 3 ’Empty Promises’ which give more ful’fill’ment than anything else to mankind today. Link included to Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

An Empty Celebration Philippians 2:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyCelebration.html Opening ill.--Jeremy was not a normal child. He had a terminal illness which affected both his body and his mind. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008

In order to have humility, you must be like Christ.

Introduction: How many of you remember the Gatorade ad campaign from 1992? C’mon, that was only 16 years ago! Let me give you a hint: It featured the basketball player Michael Jordan. Let me give you another hint: It had a catchy tune called “Be Like Mike”. I would like to share with you that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Vineyard

Exaltation Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008

Those who humble themselves will be exalted.

INTRODUCTION: There is a summer tradition at our church called the Vineyard Family Reunion. For one weekend we shamelessly throw a big party. Out of that tradition emerged something we’ve done over the past few years called the “Not So Amazing Race”. It’s this city-wide scavenger hunt that has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Vineyard

A New Attitude Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

Seeing Jesus as our example in examining our attitudes

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW ATTITUDE” Philippians 2:3-11 A man received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity; those that weren’t profanity were, to say the least, rude. The man tried to change the bird’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't You Know Who I Am?”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2009

“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” 1) I’m your servant: imitate my humble service. 2) I’m your Lord: anticipate your heavenly crown.

“Don’t you know who I am!?!” You wouldn’t be surprised to hear that from someone standing at the executive class check-in who isn’t getting the kind of service he thinks he deserves. Of course you don’t have to be a minor celebrity or a high-powered CEO to demand: “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran