Sermons on Philippians 4:4-19:

Unspeakable Joy

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. The Christian life should be a life characterized by JOY. a. This we believe & Bible affirms--Christians have every reason to be happy. 1) What should this happiness & joy look like? 2) Answer will depend on how you view Christian joy. b. Some feel that Christian joy should be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-6

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

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things You Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference - Phil. 4:6-9

How to Have the courage to change the things you can , the serenity to accept the things you cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. Phil. 4:6-8 Illustration:I had no shoes and complained until I met a man who had no feet. Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exhortations In Love

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Stand Fast (1-3) A.

Stand Fast (1-3) A. In the Lord 1. Brethren dearly beloved 2X 2. Joy and crown C. In the same mind I. In the work of reconciliation ÎYokefellowâ ö proper name (Syzygus) 1. Play on words I. Rejoice Fervently (4) A. Repeated twice 1. Nehemiah 12:43, "Also that day they offered great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortations In Love

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Stand Fast (1-3) A.

Stand Fast (1-3) A. In the Lord 1. Brethren dearly beloved 2X 2. Joy and crown C. In the same mind I. In the work of reconciliation ÎYokefellowâ ö proper name (Syzygus) 1. Play on words I. Rejoice Fervently (4) A. Repeated twice 1. Nehemiah 12:43, "Also that day they offered great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Living

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs.

Preparation for Godly Living (think on these things) vs. 8 A. Romans 12:2 QUOTE B. True ö Îuncoveredâ C. Honest ö Îhonorableâ D. Just ö Îequitableâ E. Pure ö Îclean or modestâ F. Lovely ö Îacceptable, lovableâ G. Good report ö Îwell spoken ofâ H. Virtuous ö Îexcellenceâ I. Praiseworthy ö ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Paul's Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Be Anxious For Nothing Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Don’t let anxiety rule over you, but through prayer, supplication and thanksgiving bring your requests before God.

Be Anxious for Nothing Philippians 4:6-8 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. 8 Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Long Faces Allowed!

Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000

This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

“No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Supplies

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000

God is a God that supplies our needs.

The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

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

Transforming Our Hearts & Minds

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

How can we change from being the kind of person who vacillates, who lives with one foot in the world & one foot in the church, to being "all you can be" in God’s sight?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 ILL. The story is told that a man living out on the edge of town heard a commotion in his back yard. He investigated & discovered there was a very hostile gorilla up in his tree. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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