Sermons on Philippians 4:15-23: showing 31-45 of 301

Giving Motivated Towards Change Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003

Fifth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

GIVING MOTIVATED TOWARDS CHANGE PHILIPPIANS 4:15-23 Years ago The Chaplain magazine told how the noted preacher Charles Spurgeon and his wife were called miserly because they sold all the eggs their chickens laid and wouldn’t give any away. Because they always made a profit on their butter, milk, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things We Need To Learn..

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 4, 2003

IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS WE FIND SOME THINGS WE ALL NEED TO LEARN.

PHILIPPIANS, 4;11 SAYS, NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT ;FOR I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT.TEXT KJV. TITLE, SOME THINGS WE NEED TO LEARN. 1.WE NEED TO LEARN TO STAND. PHIL.4;1,THEREFORE MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR MY JOY AND CROWN,SO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Lessons Learned Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My God Will Supply? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Is God’s promise to supply our needs a blank check?

Philippians 4:14-20 Sunday, September 1, 2002 When I took Bible study methods in Bible College, I remember the teacher trying to teach us the importance of taking a verse in its context. He was especially critical of the verse-a-day type devotionals that lifted the verse out of its context in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003

The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Gave At The Office Series

Contributed by Ken Sirmans on Apr 14, 2003

Find the joy in giving that the Philippian church discovered.

I Gave At The Office Philippians 4:10-23 I have on the platform today some items that will help us with today’s topic. When you see this red bucket, what do you think of? You probably think of someone standing outside a store during the Christmas season ringing a bell. What does that person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

For this Thanksgiving Day message we focused on thanking God for people and on thanking people who have served God by serving us.

Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13, 2002 All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten. All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday School. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises For The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 9, 2005

New years resolutions are promises most often broken. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep all our promises. But God as the ever true, just, creator keeps His promises to others and us, always.

Intro: New Year’s resolutions are promises that are more often broken than kept. We as human beings do not in ourselves have the power to keep our promises or covenants. But God as the ever true, just creator, always keeps His promises to others and us. So let us focus on the promise of God on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Promise: Promised By Faith

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2005

Annual Faith Promise commitment message

Philippians 4:19 Faith Promise: Promised by Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church January 31, 2005 Introduction I want to welcome each of you to our services today. To our guests, I want to say that it is good to have you in our presence. Today is a special day of the year for Woodlawn members, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All In All In Christ

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A sermon on the "all"s of Philippians 4.

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - All In All In Christ TEXT - Phil. 4: 1-23 INTRO. - There are certain outstanding words in the Book of Philippians repeated again and again throughout the book. One word that stands out is the word Joy or Rejoice -- see 1:4, 1:18, 1:24-25, 2:2, 2:16, 2:17-18, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Economy

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A.

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A. What is contentment? 1. Thankfulness (10) 2. Adaptability (12) 3. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, "But godliness with contentment is great gain; For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist