The brethren which are with me salute you. August 24. iv. A robust Highlander, accustomed to climb the hills, tried next, and even his limbs gave way, and he was in fact precipitated to the bottom. By His example, showing us how to do all that He requires in His own life.4. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. "Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls." 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. Iv. To resist temptation.3. 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. 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. iv. Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. 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. 6). By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. 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. "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. By the effect of His unique teaching. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. Instinctively, my wife and I both knew who it was and I answered the call with a dull numbness, as if I'd been maced with Novocain. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. How does Christ strengthen us?1. His miracles have made many a life path brighter, and they yield constant consolation. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. There are some things we can do with. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. Lesson focus: Jesus should be first in our hearts and minds. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. Once this has been repeated many times you will have a spider's web of wool in the circle. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. ( Philippians 4:13). REJOICE! 6). Look at old Ignatius with his arm in the lion's mouth, exclaiming, "Now I begin to be a Christian. You will find that His burden is always light. May all of us be strong in Him. December 17. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. Every man requires strengthening. 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' . We shall use the figure of a fortress, which is to be kept. Today, Christians can gain comfort and encouragement through this short four-chapter letter just as the Philippians did! Iv. There is not within the man as a man or a Christian any stock of strength given at the commencement. On the battlefield the eye of the soldier is upon the officers of the opposing army. FOR WHAT HE STRENGTHENS US.1. II. His spirit is here, we're going to hear his word today. . The horseshoe magnet was not welded or glued to the metal above it, but through the iron wire coiled round it there ran a subtle current of electricity from a galvanic battery. From particular admonitions,4. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. That turned two men, Sam and Jed, into fortune hunters. I cannot burn! 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. 6). Surely that was making bricks without straw, and even if it was the name of the Lord and the church, it was the devil's bondage. Christ is the only one who can make this sweeping assertion without fear of ultimate contradiction.II. CHRIST IS THE SOURCE OF CHRISTIAN STRENGTH. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. By supplying us with the great motive power His constraining love. A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. We have here a remarkable instance of his quick apprehension of the possible effects of his words, and of his nervous anxiety not to wound even unreasonable susceptibilities. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. What is the way to lay your burden down? When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! It is not allowed to rust in idleness. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. We have written a childrens sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. What is the way to lay your burden down? In several places an explanatory word is added, revealing some one of His special characteristics; and it is to these that I want particularly Hannah Whitall SmithThe God of All ComfortLinksPhilippians 4:13 NIVPhilippians 4:13 NLTPhilippians 4:13 ESVPhilippians 4:13 NASBPhilippians 4:13 KJVPhilippians 4:13 Bible AppsPhilippians 4:13 ParallelPhilippians 4:13 Biblia ParalelaPhilippians 4:13 Chinese BiblePhilippians 4:13 French BiblePhilippians 4:13 German BiblePhilippians 4:13 CommentariesBible Hub. iv. When we are lost.REJOICE! 13). 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). No Christian worker can ever be used of God until the proud self-will is broken, and the heart is ready to yield to God's Rev. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. 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. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. 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, Preface. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting. One a great Giver, the other a great receiver. Iv. 4). showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. 1. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. Nothing braces a man's nerves like the cold winter's blast. A fine harmony in the two statements. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. )The fountain of strengthJ. From how different a platform do they speak; one from conscious power to help, the other from conscious need of help. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. 5). The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. 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. Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. This story illustration will help kids remember how very important children are to Jesus, even today. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. 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. 6). Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. HUMILITY AND ASPIRATION. "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.". 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. 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. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. H. HowardStandards of Life and ServiceJehovah"That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most High over all the earth." "Courageous Christians neededC. Iv. 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." The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. )The hidden source of powerA minister says: "The other day I was up in Lancashire, and my host took me to see one of those monster factories which are the wonders of civilization, covering acres of ground nobody knows how many stories high, and how many hundreds of windows they have to let in the light upon the industrious work people inside. In several places an explanatory word is added, revealing some one of His special characteristics; and it is to these that I want particularly Hannah Whitall SmithThe God of All ComfortLinksPhilippians 4:13 NIVPhilippians 4:13 NLTPhilippians 4:13 ESVPhilippians 4:13 NASBPhilippians 4:13 KJVPhilippians 4:13 Bible AppsPhilippians 4:13 ParallelPhilippians 4:13 Biblia ParalelaPhilippians 4:13 Chinese BiblePhilippians 4:13 French BiblePhilippians 4:13 German BiblePhilippians 4:13 CommentariesBible Hub, (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? God sends not His servants on their own charges; but "He is able to make all grace abound towards us, that we, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound unto every good work." 7. As the pride of man says, "I can do all things," so does Paul; only pride stops short here, whereas Paul adds, "through Christ," etc. iv. Martin. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. L. Cuyler, D. D.When I was at Princeton, Professor Henry had so constructed a huge bar of iron, bent into the form of a horseshoe, that it used to hang suspended from another iron bar above it. iv. (Philippians iv. But who was he who here said to the Church at Philippi, 'Be careful for nothing?' Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. I cannot burn!" God in Christ speaks.1. Sermon Central . It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' 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. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. We are able to receive Christ's energy just in proportion as we trust him, as they who were cured by him had. Swallow. B. Spurgeon. Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8. )Power through the love of ChristManual of Anecdotes.ONE day, one the gigantic eagles of Scotland carried away an infant, which was sleeping by the fireside in its mother's cottage. Then his life-power flows through us. 4. You can do all things through Christ in respect to all worlds. You would probably listen with more attention to one less remote from you in years, and may be disposed to Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHow to Obey an Impossible Injunction'Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.'--PHIL. 4. iv. iv. There is a positive outflow of God's might into a soul that is united to Christ. iv. And then he goes on to tell them, and all Christian people, why they should make up their Charles KingsleyTown and Country SermonsTable of ContentsChapter 1 The Fellowship of Prayer (Philippians 4:6.) These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. )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. 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. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. If we turn from this various help to Christ personally and then remember that He is with us, immutable in His love, unfailing in His resources, unwearied in His oversight, we can understand what Paul meant. iv. Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Philippians 2:5-13; Luke 2:15-21 - - - - - A Service of Readings and Carols for The First Sunday . "Without me nothing." St. Paul has been speaking of two good women, who seem to have had some difference; and he beseeches them to make up their difference, and be of the same mind in the Lord. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. 7). Germany T-shirt Cute German NWOT Children's Youth Size Large . It applies to man's spiritual life.2. 1. "Without me nothing." The great Mosque of Constantinople was once a Christian church, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. This need not be. So should our gratitude be.(J. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. iv. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. Is there life after death? A. Phil. To suffer and endure.(J. This assurance covers all the necessities of our Christian life perseverance, cross-bearing and self-crucifixion, Christian work, the prospect and experience of death. It applies to man's spiritual life.2. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. Are you inconstant? And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Swallow. A. PHILIPPIANS iv. iv. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. Phil. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. A. 1. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. By His Cross and death. A. 1. 4). . 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 Scripture, Prayer 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! The overarching theme is focused on how we are those who walk with and live as servants of Jesus and yet Rejoice that God is with us in all of our daily living as we strive to "let our gentleness be known and remember the Lord is near" (Phil 4:5 paraphrase). For years he had not known one day's rest. All the time.REJOICE! 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). 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. A. To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. 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' . Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. "Good" is understood. Beloved, are you there? 5). A. 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.' (3)Christian principle faith, love, hope, joy, obedience.3. 4). )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. "Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls." It is opposed to dissatisfaction, and by submission to the hardships of life disarms them of half their power. If you are going to have the whole congregation join in the blessing time then have it printed in the bulletin. That's the meaning of "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". "Courageous Christians neededC. I cannot burn! These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." We may feel our dignity affronted, and our first impulse will be denial of, or objection to the universality of the statement. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. To discharge this duty is to do what is most pleasing to God, implying as it does the purest faith, love, and obedience. iv. In several places an explanatory word is added, revealing some one of His special characteristics; and it is to these that I want particularly Hannah Whitall SmithThe God of All ComfortLinksPhilippians 4:13 NIVPhilippians 4:13 NLTPhilippians 4:13 ESVPhilippians 4:13 NASBPhilippians 4:13 KJVPhilippians 4:13 Bible AppsPhilippians 4:13 ParallelPhilippians 4:13 Biblia ParalelaPhilippians 4:13 Chinese BiblePhilippians 4:13 French BiblePhilippians 4:13 German BiblePhilippians 4:13 CommentariesBible Hub, (4)But Christ will strengthen us for all His will.What can hinder? If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. iv. All the children are connected through the wool - this represents our fellowship in Christ. To resist temptation.3. As a scholar under the great Master he had ]earned many things, and among others the Divine secret of content (ver. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. But Paul was only one of many. May all of us be strong in Him. His miracles have made many a life path brighter, and they yield constant consolation. 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. iv. A cup knows how to be full and how to be empty, and stands equally straight in either case. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. 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