Sermons on Philippians 4:6-9:

Reasons For Rejoicing

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Showing from Philipians chapter 4 how a Christian can rejoice in God’s Purpose; Peace; Power and Presence.

REASONS FOR REJOICING IN PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 4 I. REJOICING IN GOD’S PURPOSE v. 3 I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life. [NIV] A. CHOSEN OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Steppin To A New Level Of Thinking Aa Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2006

This sermon involves changing the way we think in order to change our actions

Steppin To A New Level Of Thinking GNLCC 3/12/2006 Proverb s 4:20-27 Philippians 4:4-9 Let’s suppose for a moment, that Bob is out with friends and they talk him into using come cocaine. Bob goes ahead and does it and thinks nothing of it. The next day he goes for a job interview, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prescription For An Anxious Heart. Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2006

You see anxiety is like a sickness. It is a spiritual illness that needs a cure. And we have in these verses Philippians 4:4-7 the prescription that God gives for an anxious heart.

Do people really struggle with anxiety? Is that something that is real or are we just talking when we say people in our day have anxious hearts? You have heard of Ann Landers, she got about 10,000 letters a month about people’s problems. She was asked, what is the number one problem that people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Survive,thrive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

surviving the trials of life

Intro: 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 unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So. What Is Prayer Anyway? Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006

Prayer is more than just talking to God, it is a conversation with our heavenly Father that deepens our relationship to and faith in Him.

So, What Is Prayer Anyway? Griffith Baptist Church – 7/16/06 P.M. Service Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Prayer goes deeper than us talking to God. It is at the heart and soul of our ongoing relationship with our creator. Introduction: The captain of an ocean steamer tells that on one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 29, 2006

A comparison of popular self help ways to find joy with the biblical ways.

I have two different books with me today. Anyone know what this one is? The Bible! The other one is a generic self-help book. We’ll call it, “The Generic Guide On How To Be Happy.” Now how many of you want to be happy? How many want to be miserable, depressed, obnoxious, annoying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

"A Pathway To Peace” (Advent)

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

This is the season of Peace. Peace on earth, good will toward men. Peace is the most sought-after ‘commodity’ in our hectic lives. Mankind will go to great lengths to compromise for the sake of peace.

Biblical Text: Philippians 4:1-9 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Church Fight!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Ding Ding! What happens when a church fights? This sermon looks at some causes and effects of church fights.

Have you ever seen a good church fight? I mean not the casual disagreement about something but I mean the old fashioned fist flying, head-butting, table crashing, chair smashing on the back, bottle over the head church fight? Well I haven’t seen one either, and I hope I never do, but this week I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Stewardship: It's Not About Money, It's About Trust

Contributed by Peter Batarseh on Nov 2, 2005

Stewardship: It’s not about money, it’s about trust.

[MONEY-Tense Topic, but important] When I was asked to preach today for Stewardship Sunday I wasn’t sure whether I should feel honored—or very afraid. Who knows? Perhaps today’s recessional will feel like a walk through the gauntlet for me! What is it about this topic of giving that sets us on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Keeping A Proper Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005

Our attitude is crucial to living our lives for Christ

Keeping A Proper Perspective Philippians 4:4-9 October 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When I was a youth minister, one of my teens had earned his pilot’s license and offered to give me a plane ride. Honestly, I have to admit that I was less than enthusiastic. Here was a young man that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

Paul provides four keys to experiencing the inward and abiding peace that only God can give.

In our last study, as we considered the first five verses of this last Chapter of the Philippian letter, we saw how that Paul urged the importance of there being “harmony in the Lord.” That is, the Apostle stressed the necessity of their being peace between members of the Body of Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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 Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

A close look at how our mind can run away with us, but we need to adopt the mind of Christ.

1. THE MIND….(SLIDE ILLUSTRATION) So much goes on in our mind. Day to day management. Breathe in breathe out. Left leg right leg when walking. We don’t even think about it – shake hands. I mean one of the lines my mom used to ask me and it sticks in my head: What the hell were you thinking. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian Church