Sermons on Philippians 4:4-12:

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

Rejoice About It

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jan 23, 2005

Every person should rejoice in Jesus.

Rejoice About It Philippians 4:4 January 23, 2005 – Vision Sunday Subject: Rejoicing Central Theme: When should we rejoice? Objective: Every person should rejoice because of three D’s of Jesus. Introduction: Today is a day that I have been looking forward to for some time. I enjoy being able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: *other

Mastering Attitudes

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 30, 2005

We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! Learn why our attitudes in life really do make a difference!

Mastering Attitudes Philippians 4:8 1. The Consideration of Our Attitude. We all probably know someone that has a bad attititude about life! Aren’t they annoying! I still remember last year when I went to Washington D.C. on a Pastor’s tour of the Capital. At the airport standing in line to check ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

Prayer shouold be an effective tool in your Christian walk.

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flashfloods, Firestorms, Tornadoes, Tsunami's, Hurricanes, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005

A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:7, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of A Thankful Person

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2005

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday, there is a spirit behind the holiday that each Christian should embrace and build upon!

INTRODUCTION • As we get ready to celebrate another Thanksgiving holiday, I want us to ponder what the thanksgiving holiday is really about. • We spend time with family and friends stuffing ourselves with turkey, potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, along with many other items of food. • The holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 20, 2005

Giving thanks loosens the grip of our anxious clenched fists, so that we might let go of ourselves and receive the fullness of God’s Spirit. Five steps toward learning to give thanks.

A few miles south of downtown Atlanta, away from the tall, shiny, steel and glass buildings, a street corner is occupied by a short, unassuming, old building made of brick and stone. It’s a church building. When I lived in Atlanta, early every weekday morning a line formed outside this building—a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believer's Greatest Need

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 2, 2009

What is the believer’s greatest need and how does God meet it?

Title: The believer’s greatest need Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Philippians 4:19 has got to be one of the most encouraging verses found in the Bible. “19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Any verse where God promises to meet all our needs is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To Peace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009

This lesson is from the Philippian letter where Paul provides some keys to how we might experience the inward peace that God wants us to have.

Keys to Peace 02/12/06 AM Text: Philippians 4:6-9 Introduction In 1871, tragedy struck Chicago as fire ravaged the city. When it was all over, 300 people were dead and 100,000 were homeless. Horatio Gates Spafford was one of those who tried to help the people of the city get back on their feet. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiences In Ministry

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message from the heart regarding my personal life lessons through ministry

EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY I. I have learned to appreciate those who help me in the ministry Rom 16:3-5(KJV) 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has A Positve Answer Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

We have questions and God still has the answers if we are willing to listen

God has a positive answer Philippians 4:10-4:13 Introduction- We are still in the series looking for answers. It is our fifth week and we still have questions. We looked at why we do the things we do. Why we give, the principal and blessing that God has for faithfulness and obedience. Last ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"Rejoice In The Lord Always"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 21(A) - Believers are able to rejoice in the Lord always for a number of reasons. God's peace guards our hearts and minds. God's word guides our lives into truth. God's strength gives us eternal life.

“REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS” (Outline) October 17, 2010 - Pentecost 21 - PHILIPPIANS 4:4-13 INTRO: Are you happy all of the time? Today’s text says: “Rejoice always!” God would have all be-lievers be happy all of the time. In this sinful world there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Me Logged In Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 30, 2010

We need to keep logged in to God. Here I share a mantra based on Philippians 4:6-7 to help keep us connected.

Today we finish our message series about learning what we can about our faith through facebook. facebook was created to help you share and connect with the people in your life. To get into your facebook account you need to enter your email address and your password. And you can do this each ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Essentials For Finding Peace.

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

We want peace in this life, we now it is hard live in this life without peace, and in the scriptures, we are promised peace, so the question is how do we get it, how do we find peace in this life, tonight I believe the apostle Paul from this passage of sc

Five Essentials for finding Peace. Philippians 4:1-9 Introduction You ask people and they will tell you, the thing that they believe to be an absolute life essential, something that they don’t want to live without is peace. When a husband and wife are not getting along, they will say ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Road Map Of Peace

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 3, 2010

A road map of peace is drafted in details by our attitude in life. It is never our stiuations, never.

Introduction: Nations at war are slugging it on the anvil of negotiations and treaties to draft a road map of peace. Peace among warring nations is seldom achieved, rarely maintained. Peace, as biblically understood, denotes not only quietness and rest. It also offers a connotation of prosperity ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational