Sermons on Philippians 4:6-9:

Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008

Get the true joy!

JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Reduction Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 4, 2008

Thoughtfully embrace the good God has for you.

STRESS REDUCTION Philippians 4.8-9 S: Focus on Positive C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: THOUGHTFULLY EMBRACE THE GOOD GOD HAS FOR YOU. ?: What? What is there? KW: Quality TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 seven qualities that are to be embraced. CV: “In living these values, we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Allow Stress Rob Your Joy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007

Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The fourth thief: "Stress."

DO NOT ALLOW STRESS TO ROB YOUR JOY A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 21, 2007

How A Christian can have Peace with God, and the Peace of God

PEACE I. The Meaning of Peace. A. The Greek word, "eirene", means "to bind" or "union". 1. The conotation is that where there is a tie that binds, there is peace. 2. The beginning of unity is union. Unity comes when two make peace. B. The English word, "peace," implies an agreement. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Got Stress?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 21, 2007

We live in a stressful sinful world every day and every where we go. Like the commercial says, “Got Milk?” My question today is “Got Stress?”

GOT STRESS? "The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding The Right Priorities In Life Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 13, 2007

This message is part of a series of messages inspired by the “Outreach” theme – “Under Pressure”)

Under Pressure – Dealing with Stress Finding the Right Priorities in Life (This message is part of a series of messages inspired by the “Outreach” theme – “Under Pressure”) Tonight we begin our series on Dealing with Stress. All of us face issues and circumstances that stress us out. We might ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Stay Joyful Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

A believer can overcome anxiety through learning to rejoice in the Lord, to lighten up and to cast their cares on the Lord.

#27, 10-28-07 Stay Joyful Introduction, Which of these four songs reveals your attitude towards life? 1) “Make the World Go Away” 2) “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” 3) “I did It My Way” 4) “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” Text, Philippians 4:4-7 I. The Problem With Anxiety A. Anxiety defined; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recipe For Joy Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The incredence nesseccary for joy is to celebrate, tolerate, supplicate, and meditate.

Recipe for Joy Introduction, Is there any thing robbing you of your joy? 1) Worry is the great thief of joy 2) Most of what we worry about will never happen. Example of women who worry about getting stomach cancer for 40 yr., she eventually died of pneumonia. 3) Its alright to have concerns, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Because the believer’s thoughtlife is so important they must learn win over wrong thought in their mind.

The Battle of the Mind Introduction, How’s your thought life? Are you struggling with worry, doubts, lustful thoughts, fearful thought, thoughts of despair? Text, Philippians 4:8 Recipe of Joy I. Rejoice the Lord (Celebrate) II. Lighten up (tolerate) III. Supplicate IV. Meditate I. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Truth Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The believer needs to learn, receive, and practice the truth.

Living the Truth Introduction, Review – How to Have God’s Peace and Joy I. Rejoice in the Lord (v4) (Celebrate) II. Lighten Up (5) (Tolerate) III. Supplicate (6, 7) IV. Meditate (8) V. Activate Text, Philippians 4:9 I. Learn the Truth A. Greek word, Manthano (man-than-o) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Always Rejoicing In The Lord Series

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 20, 2005

Christians are the most blessed people because of what we have and what we do in Christ.

Introduction: “Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness.” Augustine Happy birthday song to Herod Story (a comic additional story) Proposition: A happy church is the church that knows the will 0f the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Thoughts

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 28, 2005

We literally are changed by our thoughts. As we think so we are. Science shows the transformation of the brain with repeated thoughts. From an ethoughts weekly article installment

When I was growing up we lived on a two-acre plot of land. We mowed about an acre of it with a push mower and the back acre we grew for hay harvesting. Grass grew all over our property except near our clothesline. The combination of hanging clothes and the weather would erode the ground there. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Rid Of Stinking Thinking Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 31, 2005

When our attitude in life is negative, the gears are grinding the wrong way. When the gears in our minds are turning in the wrong way, we call it stinkin’ thinkin’.

Some of you walked in here this morning carrying a heavy load. Some of you are up against the wall in your business. Some of you are in the middle of family conflict that seems almost impossible to resolve. Others are battling personal illness. Still others face problems that I can’t even begin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist