It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.Dictionary of Bible ThemesPhilippians 4:131105God, power of5598victory, over spiritual forces5955strength, divine6163faults8485spiritual warfare, conflict9313resurrection, spiritualPhilippians 4:10-134966present, the5939satisfactionPhilippians 4:10-187402offeringsPhilippians 4:11-135871greed, response to6705peace, experiencePhilippians 4:11-145569suffering, hardshipPhilippians 4:12-135805comfortPhilippians 4:13-145776achievementLibraryNovember 24. 7). FOR WHAT HE STRENGTHENS US.1. A. 6). 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. So should our gratitude be.(J. It is linked with God's and made the grander for the union. And so he concludes with prayer and salutations.Dictionary of Bible ThemesPhilippians 4:131105God, power of5598victory, over spiritual forces5955strength, divine6163faults8485spiritual warfare, conflict9313resurrection, spiritualPhilippians 4:10-134966present, the5939satisfactionPhilippians 4:10-187402offeringsPhilippians 4:11-135871greed, response to6705peace, experiencePhilippians 4:11-145569suffering, hardshipPhilippians 4:12-135805comfortPhilippians 4:13-145776achievementLibraryNovember 24. Do you suppose your Father will let you carry the banner of His victory and His gladness on to, "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. 1. The Rev. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. 11). Sermon Philippians 3:4-9; 4:1-9, 11b-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Philippians 3:4-9; 4:1-9, 11b-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times Bythe Rev. iv. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. We must Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 25: 1879How to Keep the HeartThis evening we shall use another figure, distinct from the one used in the morning, of the reservoir. He can lose all things, because he is already prepared to do it; he can suffer all things, because he does not value his body as the worldling does; he can brave all things, because he has learned to fear God, and therefore has no reason to fear man; he can perform wonders, because his body and spirit are disciplined. He felt he needed more strength to bear the dread ordeal in a worthy manner, so being left a few moments to himself, he cried in an agony of prayer that God would more sensibly reveal Himself to him. Over its western portal may still be read, graven on a brazen plate, the words, 'Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' His soul was free; there was peace within, Christ was with him. Philippians 4:11b-13 I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. SUFFERING AND CONTENTMENT. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! After telling his audience that he's experienced both poverty and affluence, the Apostle Paul writes these well-known words: "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHow to Say 'thank You''But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. Act as David did in spite of his brothers' sneers. "Without me nothing." To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. So does all the lifting power of the Christian come from the currents of spiritual influence which flow into his heart from the living Jesus. Now, let's look at the verse in its full context: [Philippians 4:10-13] But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act. Streamers and ribbons would also make it fun! It is easy for prosperous people, who have nothing to trouble them, to give good advices to suffering hearts; and these are generally as futile as they are easy. "The Peace of God which Passeth all Understanding Shall Keep Your Hearts and Minds" (Phil. For years he had not known one day's rest. Lesson focus: Jesus should be first in our hearts and minds. iv. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. We can thank our current pop culture and Bible Object . 1. . "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. By himself the Christian is as weak as any one else. "Without me nothing." God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth A Tender Exhortation'Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.'--PHIL. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. 6). Recap what we have been learning in Philippians or sum up Philippians that Paul is in jail and writing to his friends reminding them to tell the story of Jesus, serve others, be kind to each other, and to remember that God is with them all the time. Bible Lesson: Priorities (Philippians) February 16, 2022 by Kelly Henderson. But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScripturePrayer Perfumed with PraiseThe point to which I would draw your attention is this: that whether it be the general prayer or the specific supplication we are to offer either or both "with thanksgiving." A. M. AndersonPrayer Availeth MuchWorry Versus PeaceBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. By the early 80s we were a net exporter of oil, but by 2001 production had peaked. The painter was dead, and the boy, feeling inflamed with longing to be an artist, wished for the great master's brush, with the idea that it would inspire him with his genius. H. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. Yours is a very heavy one. Chapter 6 Praying with Desire (Mark 11:24.) God in Christ speaks.1. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Philippians 4:4-13. iv. The strength of the Almighty One enters into the believer. 4). As in all his letters, the Apostle follows the natural instinct of making his last words loving words. A. Why, because between her and the babe there was a tie; that woman was the mother of the babe. Jesus was willing to take time to spend with children. "Courageous Christians neededC. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. You will find that His burden is always light. )Strength in Christ"I was requested," said the late Dr. Macleod, "by a brother minister, who was unwell, to go and visit a dying boy. We must Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 25: 1879How to Keep the HeartThis evening we shall use another figure, distinct from the one used in the morning, of the reservoir. So with Christians. The very test of consecration is our willingness not only to surrender the things that are wrong, but to surrender our rights, to be willing to be subject. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. They are Satan's right and left hand in which he tosses our souls from one to the other. This assurance covers all the necessities of our Christian life perseverance, cross-bearing and self-crucifixion, Christian work, the prospect and experience of death. 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 8. Our church has been commissioned to teach the way of love that is the hope of the world. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! Not by miracle or magic; not by acting upon us without our knowledge or against our will, but through our own intelligent and active powers.2. I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want. Not our ignorance, for He is our teacher; not our feebleness, for He never breaks the bruised reed; not our sinfulness, for He is our Saviour.4. 4). Inasmuch as the heart is the most important part of man--for out of it are the issues of life--it would be natural to expect that Satan, when he intended to do mischief to manhood, would be sure to make his strongest Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858ContentmentWe, my brethren, might well be willing to endure Paul's infirmities, and share the cold dungeon with him, if we too might by any means attain unto such a degree of contentment. A dear sister said one day: "I have so much work to do that I have not time to get strength to do it by waiting on the Lord." Still, faith is the channel of communication. We must Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 25: 1879How to Keep the HeartThis evening we shall use another figure, distinct from the one used in the morning, of the reservoir. iv. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 26. A. Why, because between her and the babe there was a tie; that woman was the mother of the babe. Philippians 4:13 does NOT mean we can do anything because Christ strengthens us. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. By His Cross and death. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. God in Christ speaks.1. Those things would be absurd!" Say, "What Philippians 4:13 means is that I can do all things that God asks me to do. It applies to man's spiritual life.2. Birch.A young Italian boy knocked one day at the door of an artist's studio in Rome, and when it was opened, exclaimed, "Please, madam, will you give me the master's brush?" Every word of His is the bread of life.4. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. Yours is a very heavy one. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. By His example, showing us how to do all that He requires in His own life.4. A. THE DIVINE ASSERTION. A dear sister said one day: "I have so much work to do that I have not time to get strength to do it by waiting on the Lord." Howbeit, 'And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving, but ye only; for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. iv. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. We know God is with us. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. . Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. 7). A. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." Now I can burn!"(J. A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) With a flush of earnestness on his face, he tried, but found he could paint no better with the master's brush than with his own. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. 7. 1. A. Alexander, D. D.We all need strength. 2. so also, thou, in a special way, art the dearly beloved and longed for, the joy and crown, of every sincere servant of Christ in the gospel, Phil. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. (Philippians iv. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." From how different a platform do they speak; one from conscious power to help, the other from conscious need of help. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. He had had occasion to mention three of his fellow-workers, and Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Rejoice Evermore'Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice!'--PHIL. We deprecate the indolent cowardice of the man who always felt assured that every new enterprise would be too much for him, and therefore declined it; but we admire the pluck of the ploughman who was asked on his cross examination if he could read Greek, and replied he did not know, because he had never tried. 12). 7). Iv. After drawing near to him, and speaking some words of sympathy, he looked at me with his blue eyes he could not move, it was the night before he died and breathed into my ear these few words: 'I am strong in Him.' B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. iv. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. 20-23 (R.V.). This is a defect we cannot supply. iv. Let us note, then, first, the personal bond which gives force Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureNames in the Book of Life'Other my fellow-labourers whose names are in the book of life.'--PHIL. Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. 4. The painter was dead, and the boy, feeling inflamed with longing to be an artist, wished for the great master's brush, with the idea that it would inspire him with his genius. Now I can burn!"(J. By His example, grace, promises, doctrines, precepts. Only a master can touch a superb musical instrument like that! And what may not one resolute Christian accomplish. "Courageous Christians neededC. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. Thou art, if not the only, yet the chief object of their labours, their work being either to confirm and strengthen thee in thy way, that thou mayest so stand fast in the Lord, or remove impediments, make crooked things Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. Thou art, if not the only, yet the chief object of their labours, their work being either to confirm and strengthen thee in thy way, that thou mayest so stand fast in the Lord, or remove impediments, make crooked things Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. Spurgeon. Birch.A young Italian boy knocked one day at the door of an artist's studio in Rome, and when it was opened, exclaimed, "Please, madam, will you give me the master's brush?" iv. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. 4). He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. iv. Beloved, are you there? THE whole village ran after it; but the eagle soon perched itself upon the loftiest eyrie, and everyone despaired of the child being recovered. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. Iv. He had had occasion to mention three of his fellow-workers, and Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureRejoice Evermore'Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice!'--PHIL. 4). When we are at work REJOICE! . If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. THE DIVINE ASSERTION. Two speakers, Divine-human and human. 8. The words I have chosen set forth very simply and beautifully the bond which knit Paul and these Philippian Christians together, and the chief desire which his Apostolic love had for them. iv. The Divine help is manifold and constant. Iv. He took me out of the building altogether, to a little circumscribed place beneath, where there was only one door and a window to the whole room; but through the open door I saw the great piston moving in silent and majestic power as it was doing this wondrous work. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. By God's help the weakest of us may be strong, and it is the way to become so, to resolve never to give up a good work till we have tried our best to achieve it. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. Material: a carton of superworms (Note: superworms are very fast movers, so it is quite spectacular when you dump them out onto a surface for the children to see. (3)Christian principle faith, love, hope, joy, obedience.3. For four hundred years noisy crowds have fought, and sorrowed, and fretted, beneath the dim inscription in an unknown tongue; Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThink on These Things' . 13). (Manual of Anecdotes. After drawing near to him, and speaking some words of sympathy, he looked at me with his blue eyes he could not move, it was the night before he died and breathed into my ear these few words: 'I am strong in Him.' To resist temptation.3. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. We can rejoice and celebrate that this story of Jesus is about us and for us., Faith+Share:What are ways that we rejoice? Yes we can make some noise when we rejoice cant we? I am going to ask you some questions about when we can rejoice and I want you to yell loud the word REJOICE (and shake/play these instruments if you are using them) after each question. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. So should our gratitude be.(J. He was eleven years of age, and during three years' sickness had manifested the most patient submission to the will of God, with a singular enlightenment of the Spirit. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. The first day there, we biked twenty miles through a state preserve. Thus we hear Paul, "I can do all things," not by his immediate environment, men, or things; not by his inherent energy; but by Christ which "strengtheneth him with strength in his soul" (Psalm 138:3). We shall use the figure of a fortress, which is to be kept. To resist temptation.3. 1. This assurance covers all the necessities of our Christian life perseverance, cross-bearing and self-crucifixion, Christian work, the prospect and experience of death.(S. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. ii. (1)I cannot do many things which my fellow Christians say is my duty;(2)Nor what in my ignorance I conclude to be my duty;(3)Nor what is actually my duty, if I go about it in a wrong spirit or way;(4)But Christ will strengthen us for all His will.What can hinder? H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. 7. We must look out of ourselves; and to save us from a vain search God sets Christ before us as our strength and strengthener.I. As the result of this, instead of recanting, he cried out triumphantly, "Now I can burn! Iv. When God begins to subdue a soul, He often requires us to yield the things that are of little importance in themselves, and thus break our neck and subdue our spirit. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. 2. Spurgeon. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." How does Christ strengthen us?1. The letter shows him to us as a prisoner, dependent on Christian charity Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureThe Warrior Peace'The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.'--PHIL. Yours is a very heavy one. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. Our church exists to share God's love, to bring people into a fellowship in which God's love is shared, and to help people grow into followers of Jesus. Iv. God in Christ speaks. Philippians 4:13 Adult Devotional. iv. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. If we begin reading in Philippians 4:10-14 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern . iv. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." he proceeds to general exhortations,10. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. It applies to man's spiritual life.2. He took me out of the building altogether, to a little circumscribed place beneath, where there was only one door and a window to the whole room; but through the open door I saw the great piston moving in silent and majestic power as it was doing this wondrous work. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! 3:4b-14. Children's Sermons are group by year, season and day. PHILIPPIANS iv. I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. iv. New Here. No one can plead his feebleness as an excuse for falling when he might have been strong in the energy of God. Inasmuch as the heart is the most important part of man--for out of it are the issues of life--it would be natural to expect that Satan, when he intended to do mischief to manhood, would be sure to make his strongest Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858ContentmentWe, my brethren, might well be willing to endure Paul's infirmities, and share the cold dungeon with him, if we too might by any means attain unto such a degree of contentment. I am half afraid that some of you may think, as I have at times thought, that I am too old to preach to the young. As in all his letters, the Apostle follows the natural instinct of making his last words loving words. Advent Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5 (December 1, 2013) Advent 2: Matthew 3:1-12 (December 4, 2016) "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. iv. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. 13). "Follow my example, of not trusting in my righteousness, but in the righteousness of Jesus (Philippians 3:17). "I am as true a servant of God as any of you; and if you put your poor sister to death, take care lest God should let loose the wolf of Rome on you, and you have to suffer for God, too.". 1. 2. May all of us be strong in Him. Stop the flow of the current for one instant and the huge horseshoe dropped. )Strength through ChristT. Take heed that you do it in Christ's strength. Howbeit Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureGifts Given, Seed Sown'And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving, but ye only; for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need. iv. You can do all things through Christ in respect to all worlds. REJOICE! His spirit is here, we're going to hear his word today. 7). I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. Preparation:You could use instruments and noisemakers if you choose for this childrens sermon. Chapter 4 The Praying that Glorifies God (John 14:13.) iv. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Philippians 4:13. . Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. iv. Chapter 7 A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer (Acts 4:31.) He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." A. Not by miracle or magic; not by acting upon us without our knowledge or against our will, but through our own intelligent and active powers.2. It is remarkable how timid and doubting Christians have in time of trial behaved most bravely. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. )Strength through ChristT. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. When God begins to subdue a soul, He often requires us to yield the things that are of little importance in themselves, and thus break our neck and subdue our spirit. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. It is easy to rejoice in favours; but how about trials. Sep 9, 2018 - Posts about Philippians 4:13 written by wallbuilder . We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. Why did that woman succeed, when the strong sailor and the practised Highlander had failed? I like the fact that this verse is written in direct support of "I can be content in any situation." So often we isolate this verse and we apply it to only encourage us to do the impossible, which I am all for. : Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone, a Bible, small weights or two cans to use as weights. Iv. In spite of conscious weakness, opposition, and failure, "through Christ they take heart to persevere. Swallow. (Text in conjunction with John 15:5.) By the effects of His wondrous life. 6). It may not be easy to see what this text has to do with the story of Joseph, which we have just been reading, or with the meaning of the Bible of which I have been speaking to you Charles KingsleyThe Gospel of the PentateuchPreface. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. So does all the lifting power of the Christian come from the currents of spiritual influence which flow into his heart from the living Jesus. But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScripturePrayer Perfumed with PraiseThe point to which I would draw your attention is this: that whether it be the general prayer or the specific supplication we are to offer either or both "with thanksgiving." As the result of this, instead of recanting, he cried out triumphantly, "Now I can burn!
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