Sermons on Philippians 25:2-30:2:

The Test Of The 3 Sieves... Ziglag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2023

We learn life is full of ups and downs... When I can't understand God plan I must still trust by faith. David sees everything gone of in smoke... but God restores...

THE TEST OF THE 3 SIEVES… THE ZIKLAG EXPERIENCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THINK ABOUT ELEVATORS? THEY GO UP AND DOWN? IN THE PROCESS OF GROWTH WE MUST LEARN THE ZIGLAG EXPERIENCE… I HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE TO BE A STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE LINE FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Philippians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is The King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2023

It's so important for us as Christians to understand who Jesus is and the significance of His role as King.

Jesus is the King of Kings It's so important for us as Christians to understand who Jesus is and the significance of His role as King. In the book of Revelation, we read that Jesus is not just a king, but He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. So, let's explore what this means for ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Philippians 2:6-8, Revelation 19:16, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Self-Identification

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 12, 2023

Self-identity is defined as the perception or recognition of one's characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to social context.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Exodus 3:14-15 confirms: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:2

The Success Of Failure Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2023

Failure is a common experience and with God's help we can keep failure from being final. Jesus left a great example of how to handle failure when He was rejected in His own hometown.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever failed at something? We all have experienced failure, right? 1. Bob Hope, when asked about his early failures in stand-up comedy, said, “I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn’t for the stuff the audience threw at me.” 2. Do you consider Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Hebrews 10:35-39, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 21, 2023

This is a common myth that is repeated often - it indicates that our personal happiness is the paramount good - what God wants more than anything else. Like each of the myths we will explore, there is a kernel of truth in there - but it is overcome by the misunderstanding of the saying.

- MYTHS CHRISTIANS SOMETIMES BELIEVE - God Just Wants Me To Be Happy Introduction We are continuing our series of Myths Christians Sometimes Believe. In the last message, we talked about the myth that “God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle.” Our myth in this message is a common one: “God Just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Title: Mansion Over The Hilltop - Finding True Home In Christ

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023

What if I told you that the truest home, the ultimate mansion, awaits us not on a hilltop in this world, but in the loving embrace of our Savior, Jesus Christ?

Introduction: Let me start you with a humor: "Have you ever noticed how mansions have so many rooms that some of them seem to forget their purpose? You walk in, and there's a room full of random items, like exercise equipment, unused musical instruments, and a treadmill doubling as a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Philippians 3:20, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All Saints Sunday - Together We Have A Future

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

Exploring Revelation 21:1-6a we will see how we have a future and what this future looks like

OPENING QUESTION FOR REFLECTION When you think about life…… Is your mind mainly thinking about the past, the present or the future? (Picture of signpost pointing in different directions past, present and future) TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT BEING FUTURE FOCUSSED Quotes about living ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 8th, 2024.

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6. A). THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To Him, as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks For The Fleas

Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Nov 22, 2021

In her book, THE HIDING PLACE, Corrie Ten Boom tells about an incident that taught her to be thankful for things we normally would not consider to be a blessing.

GIVE THANKS FOR THE FLEAS PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE! 5 LET YOUR GENTLENESS BE EVIDENT TO ALL. THE LORD IS NEAR. 6 DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERY SITUATION, BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You The King Of The Jews?

Contributed by Paul Green on Nov 27, 2021

Jesus was the King who never looked like a King, the King who never acted like a king – at least not in the way the world understands royalty. He came the first time, 2000 years ago, as the servant king, and he is coming again, in power and in glory, as the king over all kings.

Today is the last Sunday of the Christian year, traditionally recognised as ‘The Feast of Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but today we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ. ‘The Feast of Christ the King’ is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8, Isaiah 53:2, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Pretending To Be Holy Outwards, Inward Spiritually Lost! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 27, 2021

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags.

We've got to live our lives in truth! We have seen many religious people in this world who pretend to be Holy but they have only outward righteousness but inward they are filthy rags. They try to project an image of holiness or religiousness, not because they truly live a holy and righteous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:21, John 10:27, Matthew 23:25

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

True Leadership Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

As the culture of power and death sees it today, leaders have to be tyrants without hearts or they can’t get anything done.

2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle C “Lead, or follow, or get out of the way.” This bulldozer philosophy of leadership sat prominently on the desk of sports-and-media maven Ted Turner. Almost a century earlier, another notorious anti-Catholic, Havelock Ellis, wrote a sneering thought about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 1:4-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Is Excluded By Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 9, 2020

Why then do we often complain as rivals and competitors of one another as the parable states?

No One is Excluded by Love Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us listen to the text for our reflection today from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 20:1-16): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-24, Philippians 1:27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Other