Sermons on Philippians Studies:

A Benediction To The Beloved Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 25, 2017

Concluding his letter, Paul offer a final word of grace. He encouraged worship of the Lord, fellowship together, and resting in the Lord's grace. We need to embrace these aspects for a vibrant Christian life.

A Benediction to the Beloved Philippians 4: 20-23 As you study Paul’s epistle to the Philippian church, it quickly becomes evident that they are very dear to his heart. They were his crown of rejoicing, and he longed to come to them once again if the Lord allowed. Having shared much with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Using Discernment To Navigate This World? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2023

We need to be sure to use discernment in our daily life or we will become tainted by this world.

Introduction We began a new series last week based upon the prayer that the Apostle Paul offered up to God for the whole church at Philippi. And the first thing that He asked God is to allow the Philippians' love to grow more and more. And so, we asked three questions to determine if our own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Magnifying Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

Paul’s one consuming desire was to magnify Christ in his life. As believers, we should strife for the same.

MAGNIFYING CHRIST Philippians 1:8-20 INTRO: Paul’s one consuming desire was to have Christ enlarged, even if his own body and life was entirely lost sight of. Paul was continually seeking to get self out of the way, and magnify Christ. After all, this is the only way we have in this life of MAKING ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Play To Your Potential Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001

Paul tells us to live up to what we have already attained. This is a crucial obligation of every believer. We must walk in the light that we have.

Play To Your Potential Philippians 3:16 -- Don’t worry about what you don’t understand. "What I don’t understand about the Bible does not worry me; What I do understand does!" Mark Twain --God gives understanding. -to those who have ears to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Holiness

Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003

Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Your Light For Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2003

Sometimes we need a lesson in Christian conduct. Paul knows that when he writes the Philippians. He wants to give them guidance in their Christian conduct. That is what Paul does and he tells them about living the Christian life.

There was a family who, as many times happens, had trouble getting along with their neighbors. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbors was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the one still at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thinking? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 25, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

Philippians Pt3- What are you thinking? Overview Continue- 3rd part- series on Philippians. Encouragement- read Philippians- over/over- meditate. This week- pick up w/chapter 2:1. Review One of our themes- joy- last week- Joy in Suffering. Paul is writing to Philippians as a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Significant Life Losing All To Gain Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2011

Paul's letter to the Philippians has many themes but one of the most important is that of joy. 17 times joy is mentioned and 51 times Jesus. Joy comes in connection with close personal relationship with Jesus. Our churches are called to a hope and a fu

Intro: What a wonderful letter. What a note to begin the New Year on. Rejoice in the Lord! Seventeen times in this letter Paul speaks about joy. In relation to this joy he speaks personally about Jesus Christ at least 51 times. The source of Joy is an ongoing growing relationship with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Five Keys To God Meeting Your Needs.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 29, 2009

Five Keys to God meeting your needs. In this sermon outline we list five basic truths given to us form Philippians 4:19. The Word of God is full of untapped promises that we need to recognize, believe and receive.

Five Keys to God meeting your needs. In this sermon outline we list five basic truths given to us form Philippians 4:19. The Word of God is full of untapped promises that we need to recognize, believe and receive. Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious ...read more

Gathering For Strength Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 28, 2021

Paul calls the Philippians to stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. His relationship with the church in Philippi illustrates what he's talking about. It's challenging!

[INTRODUCTION AND RECAP] We’re doing a series on ‘why Christians gather together.’ We’re emerging from the Covid pandemic and the various lockdowns and we’ve started to meet together in person so it seems a good time to ask why we gather together. I am loosely following a sermon series I found on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Spiritual Strength Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Paul is wrapping up his encouragement letter to the Philippians by acknowledging their genuine concern for him, and by reminding them that circumstances have no power of his perspective--he knows that Christ in us is greater than any difficulty this world can produce.

I. Intro: GODZILLA MEAT! A. Want to be as strong as Godzilla?  Eat Godzilla Meat!  “Godzilla Meat—actually 3.5 ounces of corned beef from Tokyo toy maker Takara Company—is packaged with pictures of the stomping, fire-breathing, irradiated dinosaur made famous by movies that started ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

S WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID

THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy To Come Soon, Hopefully Followed By Paul Himself Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2019

Paul is sending Timothy to the Philippians for at least two purposes. Paul is eager to receive information about how the congregation is doing, whether they are living in a manner worthy of the gospel, and he wants to encourage them about his own situation in Rome.

Date: 10/31/18 Lesson #18 Title: Timothy to Come Soon, Hopefully Followed by Paul Himself • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:23-24, NIV) (23) I hope, therefore, to send him as soon as I see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Starter Or A Finisher

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 22, 2017

This message is based on Philippians 3:13 where Paul describes someone running in a race and actually finishing it. The idea coming from this message is that we are all running in a sprint individually that we must complete in order to run in the relay.

A Starter Or A Finisher Scriptures: Genesis 19:17,24-26; Philippians 3:13; Matthew 24:5-13 Two weeks ago, before the ice storm last week, I told you that I was pressing on. I was pressing on regardless of my past failures and missed opportunities. I told you that once Jesus laid a hold on me I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On Toward The Goal In 2024

Contributed by David Simpson on Jul 27, 2024

The apostle Paul was very goal oriented. He had witnessed the original Olympic races in Greece. He was no Olympic athlete, but neither are we! Yet, he wrote to the Philippians as a spiritual athlete running a race: But one thing I do...

Sermon Lanier Christian Church July 28, 2024.Lake Service and Main Campus David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church