Sermons on Philippians 25:2-30:2:

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Philippians 4:12-13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Care?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here to hear that message." But I don't want you to do that this morning. I want you to take it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Philippians 2:19-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Supplier

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

God who has supplied what we have, will also supply what we need.

II Cor 9:8-11 "God is our Supplier!" I. God is able to make all grace abound toward you! A. You, always having all sufficiency in all things. 1. God will supply all your needs and then some. 2. He is El Shaddai, more than enough. B. You have an abundance for every good work. 1. Eph 3:20 Now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Your Thinking, Revolutionize Your Life Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2014

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

CHANGE YOUR THINKING, REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) says “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Job 9:20, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advent Moments In Our Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Corinthians 1:7-9, Matthew 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Só Uma Coisa (Esboço)

Contributed by Marcus Frutuoso on Jul 14, 2015

A frase “uma coisa” não é muito bonita de se ouvir Mas na Bíblia ela aparece algumas vezes e pode nos oferece lições preciosas para nossa vida espiritual.

INTRODUÇÃO Hoje, de maneira breve, veremos alguns versículos onde a frase "uma coisa" aparece e o que podemos aprender para a nossa vida espiritual. I. Só uma coisa te falta. Mc. 10:21. Comecemos com “reconhecimento”. No primeiro verso desta manha aprendemos que precisamos reconhecer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:21, John 9:25, Luke 10:42, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Adventist

Finding Your Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

The Mind That Holds Us Together

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 23, 2026

Unity is not preserved by control or agreement, but by shared orientation toward Christ, whose humility frees us from grasping and teaches us how to trust. Unity does not hold when we try harder to manage one another — it holds when we remain oriented toward Christ and trust God with the outcome.

Introduction — When Unity Becomes Fragile There are moments in the life of a church when unity doesn’t collapse dramatically. It doesn’t split. It doesn’t fracture publicly. No one storms out. No vote is taken. No announcement is made. It simply… thins. The room still fills. The hymns are still ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-15, John 5:19, Matthew 11:28-29, Romans 15:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon – What To Do When Victory Leads To Exhaustion

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2026

After his greatest success story, Elijah hit rock bottom. Sometimes doing work for God drains the work of God in us. Discovering How to renew your strength!

Sermon – What to Do When Victory Leads to Exhaustion Scripture Lesson: 1Kings 19:4-12 NLT, “Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 103:14

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: Enduring The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2025

What are you supposed to do when awful things happen that you can’t change? When life beats you up, God still has a plan and a purpose for every minute of your day. He hasn’t left you. He will lift you up if you let him. You can endure and be victorious!

Sermon: Enduring the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 “The terrible storm raged for many days, blotting out the sun and the stars, until at last all hope was gone. No one had eaten for a long time. Finally, Paul called the crew together and said, “Men, you should have listened to me in the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44, Romans 10:17, Psalm 107:17-21, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Engage: "Going Further In”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 23, 2025

There is three times Jesus went further into the Garden of Gethsemane until He received the Father’s perspective, guidance, strength, and peace. And if we want the same, we need to go further in with Jesus. We’ll also look at the two types of Christians this story reveals.

Time to Engage “Going Further In” Matthew 26:36-46 On our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blblLUL6ioQ Today, I’d like to use this message as a transition from our last or third word in our vision, “Engage,” to the fourth word, “Elevate.” And in our next series we’ll be looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Psalm 25:4-5, Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Uniqueness Of Jesus - The Name Above All Names - Jesus Christ! (Sermon #4) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 25, 2021

The only Name which is exalted so high and at which Every Knee should bow and every tongue should confess is the Name of "JESUS"

The Name of Jesus is so unique, powerful and placed high above every other name. Let us study on what is so special about this Name! 1. THE MEANING OF JESUS CHRIST: - JESUS means SAVIOUR - Matthew 1:21 Many were called as saviours, they could only save a group of community from a physical enemy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 5:8-21, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 1:21, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

The Parasite Of Weariness...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2021

Weariness will grow and become a fatal parasite that destroys a productive life. Common sense is not real common any more.

LADEN? THE PARASITE OF WEARINESS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COMMON SENSE AIN’T TO COMMON ANY MORE. Cancer is a parasite. Cancer lives and grows at the benefit derived by taking the life and nutrients at the expense of another… CANCER TAKES AND TAKES WHILE GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anxiety (Part 3): Biblical Teachings On Anxiety-Free-Life Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Did you know Americans were the most anxious people in all 14 countries? We have more clinically significant anxiety levels than those in Nigeria, Lebanon, and Ukraine. Today we will conclude the sermon series on anxiety with how to enjoy anxiety-free life biblically.

In the past two weeks, we have learned about anxiety from the perspective of the Bible and therapists, various types of anxiety, its symptoms, and the factors that cause it. As said before, anxiety caused by chemicals in the brain or hormone problems (clinical anxiety) needs to get treatment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Challenging Weakness With Strength

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 25, 2024

One of the many definitions of weakness is explicated as being in a condition or state of pusillanimity.

Thomas Edison, an American inventor and businessman once remarked: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Psalm 34:17-20 reminds us: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 17:10, Luke 18:1