Sermons on Philippians 4:8-16:

Developing A Stress-Handling Strategy

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001

Stress is a part of life. This message explores Biblical admonitions on how to handle stresses that come in various areas.

INTRODUCTION: Stress is triggered by: 1) A Threatening Situation 2) A Major Change In Our Lives Your perspective will determine and dictate your behavior. It will influence and affect how you react to various situations or crises. And if we over-assess, or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Recipe For Peace With God

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Feb 13, 2002

As recipes have ingredients to assure a healthy meal, the Bible has a recipe for Peace

A RECIPE FOR PEACE WITH GOD PHIL 4: 4-9 1. THIS RECIPE REQUIRES PRAISE. 4,5 Praise: An Expression of Love towards God A. Your Praise is Commanded. B. Your Praise is to be Continual. C. Your Praise is Constraining. 2. THIS RECIPE REQUIRES PRAYER 6,7 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In A Savior

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002

Five things that will hurt what we’re trying to do for the Lord are......

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVING FAITH IN A SAVIOR “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 1, 2002

If God calls us to do something, then He enables us to do what He calls us to do.

Title: “Overcoming Obstacles” Text: Philippians 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you Like to win, but you think you can’t, it’s almost certain you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace Starts With Me Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 4, 2002

Part 1 of a new series

Peace starts with me, Live @ Peace series Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 7, 2002 A Lawyer was duck hunting in Montana recently, when he attempted to cross a fence into a field to retrieve a duck he had shot. A farmer suddenly pulled up in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-18, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Student Am I? Teacher?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We look at what I have learned as a student and teacher.

WHAT AM I LEARNING? TEACHING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 7:15 And the Jews marvelled saying, How knoweth this man letters,’having never learned? Phil. 4:9 Those things which ye have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, DO: and the God of peace shall be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-11, John 7:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Learned To Be Content

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the difficulty of being content, even in the best of circumstances. Believers are then admonished to be content, even in the worst of circumstances--through faith in Jesus.

I HAVE LEARNED TO BE CONTENT Have you ever suffered terribly, and somebody said to you, “I know how you feel?” Perhaps you wanted to slap them and say, “You’ve never been where I am–you do NOT know how I feel.” Today, we will read of the Apostle Paul’s admonition to be content in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

How to get UP when you are feeling DOWN.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 10) DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Philippians 4:4-12 1. THE COURSE OF DEPRESSION Down! Discouraged! Depressed! Despondent! Despair! 2. THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Physical causes Psychological causes Circumstantial causes Spiritual causes ·(Deu 28:65) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Obviously, God wants us to be a happy, satisfied people. We shouldn’t be restless & jealous, always chafing about what we don’t have. There should be a spirit of thankfulness in us that brands us as belonging to Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) Turn with me this morning to the 23rd Psalm, perhaps one of the best loved passages in the Bible. We often read it in times of stress or sorrow. But I would like you to see it in a slightly different way this morning. Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

New Generosity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

New Life requires new generosity as shown by the Philippians

I want you put yourself in Paul’s shoes for a moment. Here he is, travelling around the Mediterranean, visiting exotic places; going on sea voyages; meeting interesting people. Sounds great doesn’t it? Well, perhaps not so great when you think about the way he met some of those interesting people, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Anglican

Thought Hygiene

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Helpful hints for controling our thoughts

Thought Hygiene Philippians 4:1-9 1. Acknowledge Evil Thoughts ·(Titus 1:15-16) Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Line 5: Hanging On Through Life's Turns Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the fifth message in my NASAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon a biblical pattern for dealing with stress in life. (05-08-05)

Hanging on Through Life’s Turns Philippians 4:4-9 **Special Note – I utilized Pastor Paul Fritz’s sermon entitled Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 from sermoncentral.com. I adapted his study and many of his main points to my NASCAR themed message. I am very grateful to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist