Sermons on Philippians 4:10-14:17:

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Our Goal

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 25, 2002

It doesn’t matter what we know or how much we know, unless we have an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ we are nothing and have nothing. Paul shows us how to gain an intimate knowledge of Christ.

Christ Our Goal Reading - Philippians 3: 1-14 Introduction: When a little boy fell out of bed and his mother asked him how it happened, he replied, “I stayed too near where I got in.” For many Christians they conduct their lives in the same way. They become satisfied that their sins are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is My Great I Am?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 30, 2002

Jesus Christ the Great I Am.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US July 28, 2002 Philippians 2: 5- 11 WHERE IS MY GREAT I AM? I praise the Lord for this beautiful Sunday because God gave me this opportunity to share with you the message of God. My special thanks to Rev. Paul Kelly for allowing me to use his pulpit. I am so grateful for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

Three Important Questions

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

At Christmas there are "little" questions and there are "big" questions. Some must be answered.

WHAT’S HAPPENED TO CHRISTMAS? 1- Shopping complex said ’no’ to a church’s regular request to put up a nativity scene. They said it didn’t fit the theme? (Fairy story and robotics themes this Christmas)? 2- Why do Secular/capitalist cultures trivialize and commercialize anything sacred? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 3, 2002

How to know your purpose in life and live it out.

Living on Purpose December 1, 2002 Today’s sermon is entitled “living on purpose” Do you know what your purpose is? Do you know what drives you? As you think about that question, you may be picturing a certain aspect of your life. For example: · Home life · Spiritual life · Work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002

If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon-Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Gideon as an example of faith.

GIDEON - MIGHTY WARRIOR Judges 6 & 7 Thesis: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NIV Introduction 1. Israelites were in the hands of the Midianites 2. Midianites ravaged the land. 3. Israelites cried out to the Lord. I. Gideon hiding in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Prompted Jesus To Dowhat He Did

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 13, 2002

Several factors promoted Jesus to leave the Glory of Heaven, take on Human form, suffer and die... What were they?

Intro:It "boggles our mind" to think that Jesus existed in Glory before the foundation of the world, was co-creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, lived a limitless existence with all glory and privilige at His disposal, yet CHOSE to leave all that, come to Earth and Limit himself to the confines ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Get Over It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Many need to get over their hurts that they have experienced in the church and go on for God instead of quitting on God!

PHIL.3:13-14 “GET OVER IT!” A) So, here you sit tonight, as a child of God, and the Bible says that you are to forget everything behind you! * You should be reaching forward! * This is why people are failing in life! * We are either living in the past, or we are living for now, and we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Braveheart For Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 19, 2002

using the movie braveheart to explain Christmas

A BRAVEHEART FOR CHRISTMAS Perhaps quite a few here in our audience today have seen the movie, Braveheart. It’s the story of William Wallace. He may be one of the greatest heroes of Scotland. I have to confess that I didn’t know who he was until I saw the movie. You will in a few moments see a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003

All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possibilities

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2003

We have been given a work to do but can only see the scope of it when we look through the eyes of faith.

August 31, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:10 Subject: Everything for Christ Title: Possibilities I love it when I read my Bible and things just begin to jump off the page at me. That is what happened to me this week and that is why I am preaching this sermon this morning. I have given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Your Cause?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003

Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003

This is a message on what CHANGES God wants to do in us during Revival Services. The message preceeded the Lord’s Supper, where the participant competed a handout on the changes they wanted God to make in their life during Revival.

‘A Lord’s Supper Revival Service’ INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to observe ‘The Lord’s Supper’. Some churches observe The Lord’s Supper every 5th Sunday … once a quarter … once a month … every Sunday. Here at Priscilla Baptist Church, we don’t observe The Lord’s Supper on any regular ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist