Sermons on Philippians 4:1-19:

Overcoming The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

It’s through the peace of God that our hearts and minds are guarded from anxiety and worry. When we pursue a conscious rejection of all that is not consistent with the mind of Christ, we begin to experience more exalted thoughts.

A Desire for Unity "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Content

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 16, 2022

One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content.

HOW TO BE CONTENT One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content. Prayer Often God will put us in a situation which is uncomfortable for us in order to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Luke 9:57-58, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Principles For Financial Breakthrough

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022

This message explores the unlimited possibilities available to believers who practice the principle of sowing and reaping, especially those who will partner with God from whom all blessings flow.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 4:5-6) (5) "Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." (6) "Forsake her not, and she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-9, Proverbs 8:20-21, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:19, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry Not!

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 28, 2022

Worrying is something many people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new troubles.

Worrying is something most people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Peace In A Chaotic World Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

This sermon focuses on the day-to-day anxiety that we all experience, and Paul’s formula for experiencing peace in a chaotic world. The peace that is available to everyone through Jesus Christ.

I have a quick question for you. How many of you have ever heard the phrase ‘Helicopter Parent’? Helicopter parenting, for those of you who don’t know, is basically when a parent or parents take an excessive amount of interest in their child or their teenager’s problems. I was thinking that ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian Church

Epaphroditus - A Man Of Honor Or Shame? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 4, 2022

This sermon focuses on the little known man named Epaphroditus and two possible interpretations of Paul's opinion of him.

We are continuing with our series on the book of Philippians. By now, hopefully, you realize that the book of Philippians was actually a letter written to the Philippians by the apostle Paul in about 60 A.D. Consistent with what we have been doing the last few weeks, I would like to have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, Philippians 4:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith In Time

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about your "moments in time" and how once you have completed them they are over. This year-end/New Year's message looks at our choices and the time we lose that we will never get back.

Faith in Time Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13; 19 If I were to ask you “What time is it?” all of you would check your watch or phone to tell me the time. If I were to ask you “What season is it?” many of you would wonder what is going on in my head that I would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:24, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching From Philippians # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

All the nations on earth desire to have peace, but as you know, all nations do not have peace. There is a reason for that. For example, many Americans discovered during the Iraq war that peace comes at a high price. This is difficult for many Americans to comprehend because of two reasons:

(1) As Americans, we are used to watching Clint Eastwood ride into town on a horse, and in one hour clean up the meanest town in the west. We wonder why the United States military can’t do the same in one hour! (2) Americans see other nations are having wars on their streets, but we have never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians # 13

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

Today we conclude our study in the book of Philippians by looking at some of the professional secrets of Paul’s success in the Christian life.

Everyone has trade secrets in their profession. Illus: A married couple shared some marriage secrets about why they had a happy marriage. • They said, “One reason we have a happy marriage is that we go two times a week to a nice restaurant, she goes Tuesday's, I go Friday's.” • Another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New Way For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 30, 2021

It is time to stop clinging to the past. But most importantly, stop clinging to the historical Christ. He has ascended, and you have ascended with Him. Therefore, embrace the living Christ! Then you will be able to embrace the future, whatever it is. Christ is big enough. He can handle it!

IT’S A NEW YEAR—NOW WHAT? JOHN 20:17, that's what! “Don't cling to me,” Jesus said, “I haven't yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” It is time to stop clinging to the past. But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:17, Hebrews 10:20, Psalm 62:5, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In The Lord (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages ALRIGHT MGCC… How are you all doing? Are you feeling good? (1-7 scale) And are ready to lean into the living and active, able to equip us fully for any good work, sharper than a double edged sword, Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this… It’s 65 AD, and a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022

This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2, Philippians 4:5-7, Colossians 3:14-17, Hebrews 12:28-29, Proverbs 3:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In The Lord Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages Dismiss Grove KIDZ PAUL - 2000 years ago, shortly before he would be executed, (beheaded by the Romans) wrote these words to Timothy… NOW – many of us read them on Friday of this past week in our FCFH reading. BTW – a new one kicks off tomorrow… I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Fear

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 8, 2022

Fear is defined as “An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.”

Judy Blume, an American writer, once remarked: "Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." 2 Timothy 1:7 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 56:3-4, Philippians 4:6

Stress (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon teaches you the 7 Keys to having a stress-free life based on Philippians 4:4-9.

Opening: An old pastor was dying. He told his wife to ask James and Oscar to come. "You mean, James, the deacon and Oscar, the lawyer?" his wife wondered. Her husband nodded. And she continued, "Didn't they cause so much stress in your ministry?" But the pastor insisted, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Proverbs 17:22, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational