Sermons about Philippians 4:11-12

A View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001

based on 87 ratings

| 18,316 views

Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Content? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

based on 254 ratings

| 67,493 views

When the Apostle Paul says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,” it seems to me that he deserves a hearing.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: Philippians 4:10-15; Isaiah 26:3 ILL. This is reportedly a true story about George Phillips of MS, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he had left the lights on out in his workshop. George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:10-23, Luke 12:18-20, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become A Generous Person

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Nov 18, 2001

based on 19 ratings

| 5,495 views

Message on giving using Paul’s thank you note to the Phillipians as the main text - Phil. 4:9-20

Giving: How To Trust God With My Resources The whole point of this Survivor Series to identify the most necessary habits and disciplines Christians must keep if they hope to keep growing in their faith. Jonathan has shared three of those so far: Bible Study; Prayer; and Evangelism. Today I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 19, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 8,064 views

The Christian must learn to be grateful and content in all things, because of the enormous benefit they have received in Christ.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL Thanksgiving Service Wednesday Night November 21 2001 Tonight’s theme is "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" According to my Funk and Wagnall’s College standard Dictionary grateful is defined as having a due sense of benefits received; thankful. For ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 3,265 views

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soulically Satisfied - Divinely Dissastisfied

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

based on 28 ratings

| 5,286 views

As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied? The answer is both. This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is

Soulically Satisfied & Divinely Dissastisfied  As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied?  The answer is both  This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is  We are to be soulically satisfied yet divinely dissatisfied Phil 4:11-14 11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-14, Luke 12:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

based on 20 ratings

| 2,171 views

Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A National Shortage

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 15, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 4,224 views

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

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

based on 86 ratings

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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

I Have Learned To Be Content

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,599 views

Sermon describes the difficulty of being content, even in the best of circumstances. Believers are then admonished to be content, even in the worst of circumstances--through faith in Jesus.

I HAVE LEARNED TO BE CONTENT Have you ever suffered terribly, and somebody said to you, “I know how you feel?” Perhaps you wanted to slap them and say, “You’ve never been where I am–you do NOT know how I feel.” Today, we will read of the Apostle Paul’s admonition to be content in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 7,543 views

Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 6,833 views

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Bonus Program

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Alphabet Of Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

based on 274 ratings

| 4,183 views

A Christian alphabetized list of Godly responses to hardship. How would you evaluate yourself?

The Christian Alphabet Poem Author Unknown "We are no longer to be infants, but speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) A lthough things are not perfect B ecause of trial or pain C ontinue in thanksgiving D o not begin to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 26, 2001

based on 118 ratings

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This Sermon Challenges both the Believer and Seeker to evaluate their life. To look and see if there are things that are keeping them from truly living for God. It strives to get them to cast of some of their comforts and place their faith in the purpose and will of God.

Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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