Sermons on Philippians 4:1-4:

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018

At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"christ Is Coming!" The Call Continues! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

How is the first coming of Christ at Christmas connected to the coming of Christ at the end of time? See the connections and how the same preparation makes us ready to celebrate and anticipate the coming of Christ.

When you look at that picture of a mountain range, can you tell me which mountain is closest or where one begins and the other ends? It’s kind of hard to tell from a distance, isn’t it? Only when you get closer, into the mountain range itself will you be able to tell which comes first and where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Find Joy In The Journey - Laugh Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2019

Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility.

Series: Find Joy in the Journey! Theme for 2019 Highlight Vision! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Joy In The Journey Laugh Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2019

Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility.

Funny Video: Christian language Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Romans 15:13, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In The Lord Always, And Be Gentle To All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2019

Disharmony in the church often is the by-product of internal, personal conflicts, and Paul now directs his exhortation to the inner state of peace.

Date: 6/11/19 Lesson #30 Title: REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, AND BE GENTLE TO ALL “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:4-5, NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation, Encouragement, And Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2019

Philippians 4:1-9 teaches us a number of ways in which we are to stand firm in the Lord.

Scripture Paul is getting to the end of his letter to his beloved Philippian church. The ESV Study Bible states: “The chief theme of Philippians is encouragement: Paul wants to encourage the Philippians to live out their lives as citizens of a heavenly colony, as evidenced by a growing commitment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Challenge Sermon I: Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

For times like these, Jesus gave us eight Beatitudes or qualities that serve as a crescendo of progression toward becoming distinctly Christian in our relationship to God and to others.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON I: BE DISTINCT NOT EXTINCT When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generation to challenge another person to some kind of difficult venture or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Philippians 4:4-7

Joy Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2019

The prophet Isaiah teaches us about joy born at Christmas: to encourage joy in others, to receive joy's healing, and to pursue joy in community. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

Isaiah 35:1-10 Joy Born at Christmas We concluded last week’s service with the great carol, “Joy to the World.” Joy is a distinctly Christian trait. It goes beyond happiness. Someone once said, “Happiness comes from happenings, but joy comes from Jesus.” Your happiness may fluctuate up and down, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice we must make, not a feeling. Our joy must be in the Lord, not in our circumstances. This sermon gives three actions we must make to keep making the choice to rejoice.

Intro Philippians 4:4 is one of the simplest verses in the Bible to understand, but it is one of the hardest to practice. It makes for great preaching and difficult practicing. To “rejoice in the Lord always ” does not mean we should never feel depressed or sad. Jesus felt sadness at the grave ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

A Call For Unity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 25, 2020

United we stand, divided we fall and that fall is sending people to Hell.

Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2, Philippians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 10, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to talk about the benefits and the source of God-given joy that is so strong that it remains glorious even in the most turbulent storms of life!

Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 4:4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say Rejoice” Who does not want to be happy and feel joy well up within one’s soul? If one had a time machine and could relive any event in your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Joy Sermon V: Why Quarrel When There Is So Much To Rejoice About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy if we quarrel and worry a lot less, pray a lot more, cultivate right thinking for right doing so as to live in peace with God, others and ourselves.

WHY QUARREL WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH TO REJOICE ABOUT Do you remember the last time you had a quarrel with someone close to you? If you don’t remember, that may be a good thing as long as you don’t claim that you’ve never had such a quarrel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Divine Strategies For Healthy Living

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020

Born-Again Christians should enjoy better health than non-Christians

The daily study of the Bible will help one to see how God has shown the way to live naturally healthy lives. Born-Again Christians should enjoy better health than non-Christians. By living according to God’s Word and casting all their cares upon Him, He will “guard” all that they “have entrusted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18, 1 John 3:8, Job 42:10, James 5:15-16, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 4:4-7, Acts 16:25-26, Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 126:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians And Stress 5: Choose Not To Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Alternatives to Anxiety: Prayer, Pure Thoughts, Putting God's Word into Practice.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: CHOOSE NOT BE ANXIOUS—Philippians 4:4-9 ***Project on the screen a hand-written note: “Dear stress, Let’s break up.” If only it were that simple!** The Apostle Paul was writing the letter to the Philippians from prison, or perhaps house arrest. It had to be a stressful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philippians And Stress 6: Don't Face Stress Alone Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

In times of stress, we need people...to support us...teammates...to care about

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DON’T FACE IT ALONE ***Fresh out of school, I started my first job, teaching high school math. I had 5 classes, with more than 30 students filling the desks each hour. I was immature and unprepared for the challenges before me, figuring things out as I went. I worked from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed