Sermons On Philippians
Living Above the Circumstances
Sermon Notes Living Above The Circumstances Philippians 4:10-14 October 21, 2007 Rev. John Schmidtke Living under, over or through circumstances? Response to bad circumstances - Paul’s support had fallen off – V-10 - How do most people respond? Bitterness – Luke 10:38-42 Heaviness – Psalm 102 Selfishness – 1 Kings 19:10 What is the correct response? - Contentment – Verse 11 - We learn contentment when we learn our faith, receive it and live it. - Rely on God – 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - Be still – Psalm 46:10 - Be confident – V-13 - No need to be confident about everything…just whatever comes your way! Our God loves us and is in control – even of our circumstances!
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Others First: Part 2
Living out the implications of the christian faith can often be seen as learning to put the needs of others ahead of our own. We begin by giving God leadership over our lives. Then we learn the value of selflessly caring for others.
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Investing in the Kingdom
This is a message that encourages people to invest in Kingdom ministry verses earthly things that will pass away.
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Sunday Sermon for Week 28-09
What does it take to have enough? Henry Ford’s answer was “Just a little bit more.” The Apostle Paul’s answer: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty of in want. I can do everything through Him who give me strength.”
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