Sermons on Philippians 4:10-13:

God's Economy

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A.

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A. What is contentment? 1. Thankfulness (10) 2. Adaptability (12) 3. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, "But godliness with contentment is great gain; For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Generosity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians

I want you put yourself in Paul’s shoes for a moment. Here he is, travelling around the Mediterranean, visiting exotic places; going on sea voyages; meeting interesting people. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, perhaps not so great when you think about the way he met some of those interesting people, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Secret Is... Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

Learning Contentment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable.

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable. Intro.: 1. Illust. A Russian woman lived with her husband & two children in a very small hut. Her husband's parents lost their home & she had to take them in. Unbearable. In desperation, she went to the village wise man, whom ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001

Part 1 of the "Finding Jesus" series identifying us with the Son of Man and His victory over temptation.

Finding Jesus, part 1 “Finding Jesus In Our Temptations” From Isaiah to The Revelation, we can find 50 names for Jesus Christ. Over the next few weeks we will preach a series of messages that center on one of those titles: Matthew 13:37 TONIGHT WE SET OUT ON A QUEST TO FIND JESUS: THE SON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Y2k And Me

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

No Fear

Y2K and ME Both ends of the spectrum deal with the Y2K or Year Two Thousand issue. There is ignorance, apathy, denial or at the other end doomsday predictions. Which one you believe depends upon the information you receive and your personality disposition. The average person that does not use ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29, Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The key to thriving in a season of waiting is contentment, and trusting that God has a good purpose in it.

As you probably know, it’s now officially Autumn. Along with many of you, I was in southeastern Ohio yesterday for the church’s family retreat at Seneca Lake. It was beautiful there, wasn’t it? The air was crisp and cool, the sun was warm. The leaves were just beginning to turn. It was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Dealing With Disapointment Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 18, 2003

1st Part of 3 part series. Part 1 deals with disapointment and part 2 deals with death from a man who was pronounced dead and is alive today.Part 3 deals with dealing with life."Dealing With" series.

Dealing with Disappointment How did the people in the Bible and How do we deal with Disappointment? Philippians 4:11, Not that I speek in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am , therewith to be content. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Think Win/Win Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

4 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Think Win/Win Philippians 4:13 Win/Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks benefits in all interactions. Win/Win means that agreements or solutions are beneficial, satisfying. With a WIN/Win solution, all parties feel good about the decision and feel committed to the action plan. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004

Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

“Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Will Provide

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

financial provision, other types...THE SOURCE, SCOPE, AND STANDARD OF THE SUPPLY.

God Will Provide Phil. 4:10-19 Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? 21 Therefore the LORD heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist