Every word of His is the bread of life.4. The brethren which are with me salute you. Our strength is not superseded. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. )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. Send kids out into the congregation with their instruments and noisemakers to do the litany and have them stay there for the blessing. Chapter 3 God's Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer (Philippians 4:6, 7.) Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. B. iv. 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. "Good" is understood. If we begin reading in Philippians 4:10-14 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern . Go not forth till thou hast first prayed. If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. 4). 6). 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. Are you inconstant? 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. A sermon that gives reason for hope using Phillipians 4 - 13 and other scriptures. It is linked with God's and made the grander for the union. What is the way to lay your burden down? So should our gratitude be.(J. Swallow. iv. If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. II. He can help us do anything. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. But who was he who here said to the Church at Philippi, 'Be careful for nothing?' March 24. There are some things we can do with. 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." HUMILITY AND ASPIRATION. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength . All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. Yours is a very heavy one. 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 have to walk in His steps.2. A. Iv. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' iv. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) (If . iv. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. A. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. The Rev. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. It is not a power that may be exercised naturally, but a science to be acquired gradually. Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.'--PHIL. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. Blog. "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." Swallow. "Paul's concern is unity in the church, which can only arise once we recognize our redemption as coworkers for the Lord, giving us a spirit of gentleness, and thereby turning our sight from earthly matters that lead to petty squabbles, derision, and anxiety. Weekly Devotion page for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany Year A, Household Devotion Page for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Weekly Household Devotions for the Second Sunday after Epiphany Year A, Lectionary 2A. When we are worriedREJOICE! 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. And in verse 8, Paul calls those in Philippi to recall his teaching and put it into practice. Chapter 6 Praying with Desire (Mark 11:24.) 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.' 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. We've included the text for this object lesson below and we even recorded a video to help give you ideas for how to teach it. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Act as David did in spite of his brothers' sneers. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. 7). B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. A fine harmony in the two statements. 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. God in Christ speaks.1. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. We must, This evening we shall use another figure, distinct from the one used in the morning, of the reservoir. ( Philippians 4:13). Spurgeon. By supplying us with the great motive power His constraining love.5. Our very strength is weakness. We have to walk in His steps.2. iv. 6). "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (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. His miracles have made many a life path brighter, and they yield constant consolation. 6). He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. Cranmer and Ridley were no match for Jane Bouchier the Baptist martyr. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. It applies to man's spiritual life.2. Do not indulge, any of you, the silly notion that you can be contented without learning, or learn without discipline. I cannot burn!" Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. (Philippians iv. Though Paul's is not quite so universal as Christ's, it forms a pleasing testimony to the correctness of Christ's statement, and the usefulness of the promised aid.I. There are some things we can do with. And as to Christ Thy LordPreface. Scriptures: Philippians 4:4-13 Introduction In part of this country in the 1980s, when wolves were in danger of extinction, there was a special bounty offered for wolves caught alive. 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." But he was not discouraged. Preparation:You could use instruments and noisemakers if you choose for this childrens sermon. iv. 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, The 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." Our strength is not superseded. As I hurried along the city street, the rain was falling heavily. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. The Christian life is a race to be run and a battle to be fought. 5). There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. II. )Strength through ChristT. The Divine help is manifold and constant. It applies to the whole life. I gazed with wonder at the boy. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. 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.' 13). The Christian must not only stand firmly like a rock; he must put forth active power like a Samson. Scripture Reference Index. Chapter 7 A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer (Acts 4:31.) Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. 6). The lesson was used for older elementary students and it focuses on the importance of making daily Bible reading and prayer a priority. It applies to the whole life. Each live wolf brought into captivity would bring $5,000! iv. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. First put one hand on top of the other hand, clasped together, like this! 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. Now I can burn!"(J. THERE ARE GREAT CLAIMS ON CHRISTIAN STRENGTH. 7. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. In Philippians 2:4-9, Paul gives us seven solutions to anxiety and stress, both individually and church-stress, so we can have real peace. For years he had not known one day's rest. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. Phil. A. F. B. Tinling, B. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) (Philippians iv. Philippians 4:4 NLT. 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. Of our own choice we trust in Christ; of our own will, every moment we abide in Him. 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. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. iv. 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. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Philippians 4:13. . Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. Martin. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. 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. 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. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. 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)Christian principle faith, love, hope, joy, obedience.3. By enabling the believer to overcome himself. 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." We shall use the figure of a fortress, which is to be kept. 2. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. 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." Iv. 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. To His everyday purpose and action. Faith+Open: Gather the children. It applies to the whole life. "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. Iv. "Without me nothing." Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." Iv. By the effects of His wondrous life. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.'--PHIL. Philippians 4:13: Dependence on Christ: J. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. Though Paul's is not quite so universal as Christ's, it forms a pleasing testimony to the correctness of Christ's statement, and the usefulness of the promised aid.I. Every word of His is the bread of life.4. Do not indulge, any of you, the silly notion that you can be contented without learning, or learn without discipline. Some Christians are called to undergo extreme changes from wealth to poverty, and from poverty to wealth, and, alas, there is often a corresponding spiritual change; the one desponds, the other is elated or becomes avaricious. 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. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. We have to walk in His steps.2. May all of us be strong in Him. 4). But our life will prove that Christ is right. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. 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. 5). B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 24. Hence it follows that we ought always to be in a thankful condition of heart: since we are to pray without ceasing, and are not to pray without thanksgiving, it is clear that we ought to be always ready to give thanks unto the Lord. Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8. )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. That's the meaning of "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. 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. God in Christ speaks.1. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. 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. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) 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. If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. 13). The Rev. 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. Why did that woman succeed, when the strong sailor and the practised Highlander had failed? "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 26. 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." iv. 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. Two speakers, Divine-human and human. 12). It is not a power that may be exercised naturally, but a science to be acquired gradually. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. 6, 7.) 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