Look at the assistance obtained from , (1)The Scriptures, which thoroughly furnish us unto all good works. $13.99 + $2.99 shipping . "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." He may brave dangers and accomplish many wonderful works, but he does not know how to be abased and how to abound. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. 8. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. Thanks for the Philippians' gifts (4:10-23) The Philippians thought constantly of Paul's needs, but were not able to send anything to him in his imprisonment until now. 3. To resist temptation.3. On the battlefield the eye of the soldier is upon the officers of the opposing army. Jesus promises to provide contentment no matter what you face. )Strength through ChristT. 1. That is the way to take His burden up. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. "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 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. By His example, showing us how to do all that He requires in His own life.4. iv. "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. Bible Verse: Philippians 4:8. iv. I gazed with wonder at the boy. Philippians 3:12-14 Forgetting What Is Behind Philippians 3:13-14 Reaching for the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 The Promise Book Philippians 4:19 , Psalm 37:4 In His Hands Isaiah 41:10 , Philippians 4:13 Without Him John 15:5 , Philippians 4:13 The Servant King Philippians 2:5-7 Under Construction Philippians 1:6 Proclaiming the Good News We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. The Bible says you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. He is in jail and still rejoicing that God is with him and that he knows that God loves him and all of us. Christ is the only one who can make this sweeping assertion without fear of ultimate contradiction.II. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. 8. "The Peace of God which Passeth all Understanding Shall Keep Your Hearts and Minds" (Phil. It applies to the whole life. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. 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. "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. Iv. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. 12). "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! 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. A. May all of us be strong in Him. By His example, showing us how to do all that He requires in His own life.4. 6, 7.) "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. You can do nothing without that. )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. Children's Sermon Luke 12:13-21. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) 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. Philippians 4:13 is one of the most well-known New Testament verses, but it's also notoriously misused. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. But he was not discouraged. To suffer and endure.(J. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. iv. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. )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. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. One a great Giver, the other a great receiver. 6). Christians Should Not Complain. These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. 6). And as to Christ Thy LordPreface. By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. F. B. Tinling, B. By quickening the mental faculties. 4). He even bought a $30,000 grand piano. The strength of the Almighty One enters into the believer. Chapter 5 Praying without Doubting (Mark 11:23.) Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. 6, 7.) Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. (3)Christian principle faith, love, hope, joy, obedience.3. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. Jesus doesn't give you the ability to fly or win football games or get a perfect score on the SAT. This is a defect we cannot supply. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. Everyone was dashing from shop to shop, trying to do what they needed to do and get out of the rain. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) II. 5). Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. Why did that woman succeed, when the strong sailor and the practised Highlander had failed? 1. By His having done all things Himself. 4. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. 13). 4. '"Power through the Spirit of ChristW. 6). I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. What is the way to lay your burden down? 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' . And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' 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. 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). Our strength is not superseded. Are you inconstant? If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. 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. (Philippians iv. He felt equal to labour, suffering, and dying. December 17. Kids (2) Teen (2) . This is the first lesson in a series from the Book of Philippians. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' F. B. Tinling, B. He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." 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. 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. God in Christ speaks.1. The word and the thing crop up in every chapter, like some hidden brook, ever and anon sparkling out into the sunshine from beneath the shadows. 3. One a great Giver, the other a great receiver. A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. 7. Chapter 5 Praying without Doubting (Mark 11:23.) : Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone A Children's Bible Study Object: a stack of different versions of Bibles Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) 2. Paul meant that he was able . iv. They are Satan's right and left hand in which he tosses our souls from one to the other. A. 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. H. HowardStandards of Life and Service, Jehovah"That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most High over all the earth." out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. From how different a platform do they speak; one from conscious power to help, the other from conscious need of help. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. You can use these as a series or on their own. 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. ", IV. We have to work hard and practice every day being a Christian. 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. By the effects of His wondrous life. 1. We may trust it and be deceived by it. "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) To rejoice in God always is the most difficult duty Christians have to perform. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) 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. But our life will prove that Christ is right. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. For four hundred years noisy crowds have fought, and sorrowed, and fretted, beneath the dim inscription in an unknown tongue; Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Think on These Things' . 1. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) Phil. Now that you know peace in two different languages, I'd like to teach you what PEACE looks like in American Sign Language. Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14 Denomination: Wesleyan Beyond The Limits Of Expectation Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011 based on 5 ratings | 6,850 views Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets These men did not know each other, but in the course of conversation, one of the men said that he could accurately guess the occupation of the other three. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. 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. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. REJOICE! The word and the thing crop up in every chapter, like some hidden brook, ever and anon sparkling out into the sunshine from beneath the shadows. The strength of the Almighty One enters into the believer. Iv. We may feel our dignity affronted, and our first impulse will be denial of, or objection to the universality of the statement. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. To His everyday purpose and action. Flexible enough for your entire Sunday School program and the whole family.Designed to be led in-person or online, this 4-week Sunday School lesson pack comes with 4 powerful lessons for all ages:Under His Wing[Luke 13:31-35]God Loves Me [Luke 15:1-3, 11-32]God Chooses Us[Ephesians 1:3-14]Peace of Mind . Now I can burn!"(J. There are some things we can do with. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. . "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. "Good" is understood. As in all his letters, the Apostle follows the natural instinct of making his last words loving words. 3. Keep on with your medicine, and when you cannot feel any joy, when there is no spring, and no seeming comfort and encouragement, still rejoice, and count it all joy. 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. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. Only a master can touch a superb musical instrument like that! It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." 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. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. 6. Cease not from God's work, because you are unable to perform it of yourself. 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. 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. iv. The great Mosque of Constantinople was once a Christian church, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom. 7. He had few other choices; people were always looking for runaway slaves. 3. 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