Sermons on Philippians 2:9-13:

We Are Called To Obey

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008

As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Let This Mind Be In You

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008

An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

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

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ: Past. Present. Future

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Suffering Servant. Sovereign Savior. Severe Sentencer.

Christ: Past. Present. Future. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008

Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Lord It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Oct 11, 2008

A Sunday morning sermon examining humility

-Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you are prefect in every way. I doubt any of us think that we are perfect it is not always easy for us to be humble. After all humility gets rather a bad press, When we speak for example humble origins, humble means poor or ordinary or it might bring to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of Serving

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008

Jesus could have grasped his fame as God, but the Son of God gave his glory up to serve and die for our salvation.

November 4, 2008 St. Charles Borromeo Election Day I recently heard from a reliable source that research tells us teenage girls would rather be a gofer for a celebrity than be CEO of a major corporation. Fame is deceptive, and beauty fleeting, as Proverbs says, but they are both mighty attractive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 1 in series Slowing Down. In this first message in the Slowing Down series, Dave explains that most people struggle to follow Jesus the Way because of the way they try to follow Jesus.

The Jesus Way Slowing Down, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 11, 2008 Years ago my wife Christy, and Greg McLaughlin, took a van full of teenagers to Arizona to work on an Indian reservation for a week. After a couple dozen hours of driving, they passed through The Painted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

It’s only natural that we want to know what we should be doing with this thing called life… and if we discover that there is a God who created us and knows us… we want to know what we should be doing from His perspective.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It ! How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life? Brad Bailey - May 25, 2008 Intro Continuing our series entitled… “You Asked For It” in which we have drawn topics from those submitted from all who gather throughout our four weekend gatherings. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Difference Does It Make? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 25, 2008

Following that most excellent hymn of Christ’s incaranation, we have to ask ourselves "what difference does it make?" How does Christ becoming a servant of all change our lives?

WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? What difference does it make? This is the cry of apathy and indifference. These are the words of those who have faded in their faith and find it difficult to go on. That’s one way of looking at it. What difference does it make? This question can also be asked of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Mennonite

A Joyful Attitude Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #2 of the Philippians series from Philippians chapter 2 deals with examples of the kind of joyful attitude we need to develop.

A JOYful Attitude CHCC: November 9, 2008 Philippians 2 INTRODUCTION: For the next few weeks, we’re looking at the book of Philippians … a book full of JOY written by a man who was in PRISON. If anyone can be an example to us of how to have JOY as Christians … it is Paul. In Chapter 2, Verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Leader In You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

The first of four sermons on leadership. The leader in you is vital because you have to know without understanding that you are a leader one can't go any farther.

The Leader in You Pt.1 Text: Philippians 2:1-9 The Cowboy Boots   Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010

God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Was Jesus Humble? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 14, 2010

God saves a people and secures their future through the work of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Christian faith is first and foremost about a person, which distinguishes it from other religions. Certainly the Bible teaches great moral truths, but Christianity is NOT, essentially, a new morality. Fantastic churches and ministries do wonderful works in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed