Sermons on Philippians 4:8-13:

Living To Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: *other

I Can

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Think On These Things"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2008

Five excellent things to think about

“Think on These Things” June 1, 2008 The Bible will change your life. It did mine. I remember vividly, when I came home from Korea as a young Military Police Sergeant, how hopeless and empty life was. I was depressed, aimless, and angry. But then my Mom told me there was a purpose for my life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Holiness

"Think Of Theses Things – Part 2”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 18, 2008

The formula for joy in a Christian’s life.

“Think of Theses Things – part 2” June 22, 2008 ”Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

How to fight Anxiety

Philippians 4:4-9 June 8, 2008 Dealing with anxiety 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Paul’s secret to contentment

Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: *other

Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008

Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Our Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

What does God want us to do for better emotional health?

God’s Plan for Our Health - Part 3: Our Emotional Health Philippians 4:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 6, 2008 *How many emotions have you experienced this past week? -- Anger? Some of us rode to church with that one this morning. Anger, affection, anxiety, boredom, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

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

So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008

Find joy in the journey.

SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

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

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

I Found It! I Found It!

Contributed by Kris Cash on Feb 22, 2007

Where can someone find true contentment? How can someone be genuinely happy? How can someone find the kind of peace of mind that inexorably alters lives?

I Found It; I Found It! I. Introduction a. I am a man of voracious appetites. Obviously I haven’t skipped many meals in my life. i. But that is not what I am talking about. It is just the way I am wired up that if a little is good, then a lot is better. ii. If a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

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