Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." 5). These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. Why did that woman succeed, when the strong sailor and the practised Highlander had failed? Swallow. 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.) "Without me nothing." Beloved, are you there? There are some things we can do with. We have to walk in His steps.2. 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. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. The Word of God gives us the best answers on any question of life, eg. "Without me nothing." We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. 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. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The, "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. 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. 20-23 (R.V.). God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. So should our gratitude be.(J. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. We can't be a Christian for just one day and expect God to give us a trophy. But he did not stay there, "Thanks be unto God that giveth us the victory." To His everyday purpose and action. 3. 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. How does Christ strengthen us?1. Every man needs strength. iv. (Manual of Anecdotes. 7. 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. The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. That is the way to take His burden up. Iv. 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. 5). A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. There are some things we can do with. Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. By the effect of His unique teaching. He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. It is remarkable how timid and doubting Christians have in time of trial behaved most bravely. (Philippians 1:1-11) What if Our Trouble is Really God Doing Something Great? 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' . He had suffered the most excruciating pain. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. The words were few, and uttered feebly; they were the words of a feeble child, in a poor home, where the only ornament was that of a meek, and quiet, and affectionate mother; but these words seemed to lift the burden from the very heart; they seemed to make the world more beautiful than ever it was before; they brought home to my heart a great and a blessed truth. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) H. To conquer all corruptions. )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. The boy is strengthened to learn by his tutor or employer, and the man to pursue the objects of life by various invigorating influences; while all are strengthened by God. In accordance with the previous verse. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. 2. Iv. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. By the effects of His wondrous life. I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. 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?" This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 26. : Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone, a Bible, small weights or two cans to use as weights. 7). 1. A fine harmony in the two statements. 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." Needless to say, her father quickly put an end to that! Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! iv. 5). 5). I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. 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. 7). 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." If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. By His Cross and death. ii. iv. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. THE whole village ran after it; but the eagle soon perched itself upon the loftiest eyrie, and everyone despaired of the child being recovered. Christ is the only one who can make this sweeping assertion without fear of ultimate contradiction.II. iv. But our life will prove that Christ is right. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. 8. II. Look at how well I can boast! So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. As I walked in and through those rooms, and went from one story to another, and saw the rolling of the pinions and heard the rattling of the wheels, and felt the vibration of the floor beneath my feet, while the raw material was being, as by magic, brought out at the other end to be a robe for a peasant or a prince, I said, 'Why, where in the world is the motive power that sets all this to work?' Iv. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) iv. God in Christ speaks.1. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. 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. 5). When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! From particular admonitions,4. THE HUMAN CONFIRMATION. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. Christ can make you energetic. "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. 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. 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." Childrens Sermons. M. AndersonPrayer Availeth Much, Worry Versus PeaceBe careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 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. The Christian is no exception. Faith+Blessing:Say together the words from Philippians 4:5 (NRSV) while doing the following actions: Let your gentleness(flat hands palms facing body circle each other) be known to everyone(open hands and arms out). By supplying us with the great motive power His constraining love.5. Spurgeon. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. 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 . 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. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. Today we're going to celebrate that with a parade. Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. 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. Scripture: Philippians 4:13. B. I cannot burn! (Philippians iv. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth, August 24. FOR WHAT HE STRENGTHENS US.1. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. Preparation:You could use instruments and noisemakers if you choose for this childrens sermon. . Birch. F. B. Tinling, B. 4. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." And Christ did strengthen Paul. 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 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. 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. 7). 4. Chapter 9 The Three Essentials of T. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." "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." I. He's here to meet us, he's here to meet you; he's bought you with his own Son's life. 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. By supplying us with the great motive power His constraining love. Hugh BinningChristmas Peace(Sunday before Christmas.) May all of us be strong in Him. If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. iv. 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.' A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. 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