Sermons about Philippians 4:2-8

Accepting Things We Cannot Change

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

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How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference?

Intro: How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference? Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: *other

Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2012

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There is a powerful peace that is ours to enjoy in Jesus Christ! Listen to God's word about how we come to know and have this peace.

The Recipe for God's Peace As you read the New Testament letters of Paul and Peter you will notice the phrase “grace and peace” in all of their introductions. Romans 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph. 1:2, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, 1 Thes. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, *1 Tim. 1:2, *2 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 21, 2012

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Peace of mind comes to those who think obediently. Paul gives us great instruction here and promises that the God of peace will be with us as we practice Christian thinking and doing.

Can you control your thoughts? Not that you have absolute and total charge over everything that goes on in your mind, but, can you decide to think about something if asked? If you can’t, we need to get help for you. Perhaps I should start all over and ask how much control do you have over your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Think On These Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 24, 2012

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God’s strikingly positive principals for how we can live and think as Christians.

Today we’re looking at a wonderfully positive passage of Scripture written by a man who, apart from his relationship with Jesus, had every reason not to rejoice, every reason to be anxious. The author of this passage, the Apostle Paul, lived as a hunted man. Having initially come on the scene as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016

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Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

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Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Hands Up...worries Down!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

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As Christians we don't have to live in fear, of not knowing what's up ahead around the corner, or what the future might bring. As long as God knows, isn't that enough? It's time we left our hands up...and our worries down!

Hands up...Worries down! Philippians 4:4-7 MSG 4-5 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revelin him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Content

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Mar 27, 2017

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If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________”

Title: Love Where You Live Text: Philippians 4:4-12 Bottom Line: If I’m not content with where I am and what I have now, I won’t become content when I get “_________” Intro Good morning Real Life! I hope you all had a great thanksgiving with plenty of family, friends, food, and of course football! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12, Psalm 34:17-20, Matthew 6:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

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This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

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Thanksgiving is a reminder of the great things that God has already done for us.

Thanks-Giving Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we are only a few days away from a lot of people suffering from over-eating and blaming the turkey we ate as the reason we had to take an all day nap on Thanksgiving. Really, that is a myth. Turkey does contain Tryptophan, an amino ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Choosing Joy

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015

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Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016

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God created us as emotional beings, yet even our emotions should come into captivity to Christ. This message on joy is the first in a series on human emotions.

Back in the summer, Disney’s Pixar Studios hit yet another home run with the film Inside Out. The film enters the mind of eleven-year-old Riley, and personifies five dominant emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The five characters in Riley’s head, led by Joy, man a control ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

All Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 26, 2016

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This message teaches the importance of exercising various expressions of prayer. Twelve of those expressions are described with the objective of stirring believers toward exploring more variety in their prayer lives.

All Kinds of Prayer (1-24-16 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Both the AFC and NFL playoffs are scheduled for today. How many plan to watch at least one of those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Takes Away Worry Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

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Jesus takes away worry that just holds us back from enjoying today's blessings

Third in our series of "Jesus takes away" - shame, fear, worry, rejection and apathy. Most of them are pretty interconnected. Some of you worry that your shame will be exposed. Some of you are worried that your fear of rejection will mean you will never get a partner. Some are so apathetic that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Ways To Be Joyful Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

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Christian Living

Series: Be Week: 2 Passage: Various Title: Two Ways to Be Joyful Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. We push the “be” or “don’t be” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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