Sermons on Philippians

Paul – A Lesson In Repentance (Philippians 3:5-9)

June 26, 2022Passage:  Philippians 3:5-9; Acts 22:3, 26:4-5; Acts 9:1-9; 2 Corinthians 13:5Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  God offers a new destiny to all who trust in Jesus. I. Most people want to do well with life and then go to heaven.         A. Paul had a good family and impressed everyone.  (Philippians 3:5-9; Acts 22:3, 26:4-5)        …

Euodia & Syntyche – We Are All One in Christ (Philippians 4:2)

June 28, 2020Passage:  Philippians 4:2Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  We are one in Christ so we must behave that way. I. Every church eventually faces conflict.         A. Euodia and Syntyche are at odds.         B. Conflict is a theme in the book of Philippians.         C. The true partner (suzugos) is asked to help. II. The threat of…

Be Generous (Philippians 4)

January 27, 2019Passage:  Philippians 4Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Staying centered on Christ keeps us from straying. I. Learn to let go in self-importance.  (v1-9)            A. Take care of your relationships for the sake of unity.            B. There is peace in the presence of Jesus.   Philippians 4:6-7 II. Learn to let go in material things.  (v10-20)           …

Be Joyful (Philippians 3)

January 20, 2019Passage:  Philippians 3Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Focusing on Jesus will guide your entire life to maturity. I. Rejoicing in Jesus is our protection.  (v 1-9)            A. We boast only in Jesus Christ.            B. Nothing is more valuable than knowing Jesus. II. Conforming to Jesus is our life goal.  (v 10-14)            A. We make…

Be Humble (Philippians 2)

January 13, 2019Passage:  Philippians 2Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Consider others more important than yourself. I. Unity is preserved through humility.  (v1-11)            A. Unity is worth protecting.            B. Humility’s best example is Jesus.  Philippians 2:3 II. Unity requires diligent care.  (v12-18)            A. The church labors to produce unity.  Philippians 2:12, Acts 7:25, 13:26, 13:47, 16:17, 27:34,…

Be Confident (Philippians 1)

January 6, 2019Passage:  Philippians 1Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  The satisfied life is serving Christ. I. Be thankful for what God is doing.  (v1-11)            A. You are on a journey of becoming complete.            B. Challenges are places to grow not give up. II. Watch the gospel change lives.  (v12-20)            A. Even defeat is turned into victory.           …

Selfless Service (Philippians 2:6-11)

December 23, 2018Passage:  Philippians 2:6-11Speaker:  Bill KnepperMain Point:  Jesus left the glory of heaven to serve the needs of a dark world. I. Glory was traded for grime.   (6-7)            A. Jesus is God.            B. But Jesus did not cling to His glory.            C. He took on humanity. II. Jesus humbled Himself to death on a…

Content To Share (Philippians 4:10-23)

August 27, 2017Passage:  Philippians 4:10-23Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  Generosity is a sign of contentment and growth in Jesus. I. Contentment is not elusive for Christians.  (v 10-13)            A. Giving because of Jesus has the greatest impact.            B. God teaches contentment in every situation.            C. Satisfaction is always found in Jesus, Himself. II. Christian contentment results…

Beyond Understanding (Philippians 4:1-9)

April 23, 2017Passage:  Philippians 4:1-9Speaker:  Josh HollandMain Point:  We live together in mind-blowing peace, rooted in knowing Jesus. I. We are to pursue the peace God provides.  (v 1-3)            A. See yourself in light of eternity.            B. Jesus invites you to join in what He is doing.            C. God’s family is marked by merciful relationships.…