Sermons on Philippians 3:20-4:7:

Unspeakable Joy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The Christian life should be a life characterized by JOY. a. This we believe & Bible affirms--Christians have every reason to be happy. 1) What should this happiness & joy look like? 2) Answer will depend on how you view Christian joy. b. Some feel that Christian joy should be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-6

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

Peace Even In Troubled Times

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Aug 20, 2001

Jesus promised us peace even in the midst of troubled times.

Illustration 1 As Christians we experience situations that could bring perplexity and turmoil. Jesus never said we would no longer have trials after making a decision to follow Him. He did, however, leave a promise that we could experience peace because of Him. By applying three elements found ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Solution For An Anxious Heart

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

Jesus has the solution for anxiety

The Solution for an Anxious Heart Philippians 4:6-7 County Home Service – October 14, 2001 A widow who had successfully raised a very large family was interviewed by a reporter, she had raised six of her own children and adopted 12 others, she always maintained stability and confidence, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Perfect Peace

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 23, 2001

A consideration of Philippians 4:2-9, with special emphasis upon v.5-7

Islington Baptist Church October 21, 2001 Philippians 4:2-9 Scripture readings: Matthew 24:1-35, Psalm 91, Isaiah 51:12-16 For many people the events of the past 6 weeks have been very troubling and anxiety filled: Life for us as North Americans has changed, 6000 people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Eye On The Ball

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 10, 2002

An evangelistic sermon about putting God first and keeping your eyes focussed on Jesus.

Keep your eye on the ball Philippians 3:1-16 WBC 10/11/02pm On day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed they might never return to earth. To conserve power, the onboard computer that steered the craft had been shut down. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-20, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A National Shortage

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon is intended to question why there often seems to be a shortage of joy in the lives of God’s people, and to call God’s people to "rejoice" and give thanks!

I. When my father, Rev. Charles Wesley Bradford died, my mother gave me all my father’s old sermon notes and some manuscripts. Among these files were, I believe, also some things that either belonged to my grandfather Rev. Ernest Bradford or to my mother’s father Dr. Rev. Dewey Whitwell. AMong ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Thankful For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2002

Every prayer of every Christian, offered in the name of Jesus, will be answered...but the answer may not always be "YES".

THANKFUL FOR ANSWERED PRAYER "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6. Prayer is a privilege that God has given us. Prayer should be defined as "talking with God", not merely ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Behind In The Past

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 8, 2007

Four choices to make if you’d live in hot pursuit of a God-consumed life.

Philippians 3:13-21 Put Your Behind In The Past Woodlawn Baptist Church January 7, 2007 Introduction Have you ever heard of or taken the time to read the resolutions of the preacher Jonathan Edwards who was made famous in the Great Awakening? Over a period of time, he wrote… 1. Being sensible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

P.r.a.y. / P = Praise Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 8, 2007

When you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). Paul’s situation: Paul was in prison, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Progress Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Proper Thinking Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 9 in a series on Philippians focusing on the mind of a Christian

The Joy of Proper Thinking Philippians 4:1-9 I. Introduction A. A Bright Future 1. In 1999 and 2000 Rick Ankeil was a sure fire star. a) He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. b) Some called him the next Sandy Kuafax. c) He seemed to be a natural. 2. A New Season a) The 2001 became a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flashfloods, Firestorms, Tornadoes, Tsunami's, Hurricanes, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005

A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational