A fine harmony in the two statements. 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. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. Iv. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! he proceeds to general exhortations,10. Their satisfaction is not from without but from within; not from the lower and perishable things of the world, but from the immortal affection of their Saviour and God.LEARN . 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. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. All the time.REJOICE! (Manual of Anecdotes. 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. To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. His conversion is not translation to ease. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. (Acts 16) What if We Prayed for Others? 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. One of my favorite songs is a song by William Nelson and Merle Haggard called, "Pancho & Lefty." It's a song about a couple of outlaws named Pancho and Lefty. 4). This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. ii. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. The Rev. Christ does not require anything impossible or injuriously difficult, nothing for which He does not guarantee strength. Jesus often used children as an example of faith and other positive Christian qualities. The lady placed the brush belonging to her departed husband in the hand of the boy, saying, "This is his brush; try it, my boy." Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. Chapter 9 The Three Essentials of T. 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." From particular admonitions,4. 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. The great Mosque of Constantinople was once a Christian church, dedicated to the Holy Wisdom. Swallow. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. Iv. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." Chapter 6 Praying with Desire (Mark 11:24.) To His everyday purpose and action. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. There are some things we can do with. 1. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. Philippians Children's Sermon Series. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) 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.' There is not within the man as a man or a Christian any stock of strength given at the commencement. His miracles have made many a life path brighter, and they yield constant consolation. You will find that His burden is always light. What is the way to lay your burden down? showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. Yet this was not undue self-confidence, but humility. 4). B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. )Strength through ChristT. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. What is the way to lay your burden down? Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. Sermon Illustrations For Epiphany 3 (2023). -- Philippians 4:4 Materials: a stack of different versions of Bibles 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 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. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. Martin. 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. By the effects of His wondrous life. 4). So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. We must be in him and he in us. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. Teach the song Rejoice in the Lord Always and Again I say Rejoice., Have streamers and ribbons for the kids to wave in the air (or make them if you have a childrens church). 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. 8. iv. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. You can do nothing without that. To His everyday purpose and action. This arrangement keeps us close to the source of all energy and wisdom, communion with whom alone, apart from imparted blessings, invigorates. 8. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. 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. We rest not for resting's sake but for work's sake. I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13). 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. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! 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." 6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. There are times when he lies down in green pastures; but he lies down tired, and that he may rise stronger. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. It is not a power that may be exercised naturally, but a science to be acquired gradually. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. iv. A. Those Suffolk horses which will pull at a post till they drop are worth a thousand times as much as jibbing animals that run back as soon as ever the collar begins to press them.(C. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. 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. I gazed with wonder at the boy. 1. There are some things we can do with. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Yours is a very heavy one. 4). 7). But our life will prove that Christ is right. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) 6, 7.) 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. And as to Christ Thy LordPreface. iv. It applies to the whole life. iv. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. To His everyday purpose and action. Offer some examples of world records, describing how extraordinary they seem. iv. 5). We are going to turn towards them and say the blessing together. Gather kids up so that they are facing the congregation to give them the blessing.. 3. iv. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. 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." He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. 7. Chapter 3 God's Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer (Philippians 4:6, 7.) 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. iv. I gazed with wonder at the boy. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. However, sometimes we need to remember that Christ is also here to help in our day to day. A. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." 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. 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. 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. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. B. 7). We may trust it and be deceived by it. 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 can make you energetic. 2. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. 6). The brethren which are with me salute you. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. (Philippians iv. You were not meant to be little. 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. And then he goes on to tell them, and all Christian people, why they should make up their, Chapter 1 The Fellowship of Prayer (Philippians 4:6.) There are some things we can do with. Christ strengthens with an inspiration of Divine energy. "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. iv. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. 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. Two speakers, Divine-human and human. (Philippians iv. When we are lost.REJOICE! "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. 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. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. 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. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. Christ is the only one who can make this sweeping assertion without fear of ultimate contradiction.II. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. 6. A. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. . "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. 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. F. B. Tinling, B. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. 2. We have to walk in His steps.2. Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. Needless to say, her father quickly put an end to that! Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. I. It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. So with Christians. : Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone A Children's Bible Study Object: a Bible, small weights or two cans to use as weights I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Iv. He felt equal to labour, suffering, and dying. . 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. 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 4. 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.' The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. )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. 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. 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. To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. You would probably listen with more attention to one less remote from you in years, and may be disposed to. iv. Do not indulge, any of you, the silly notion that you can be contented without learning, or learn without discipline. Chapter 7 A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer (Acts 4:31.) We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength . 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. Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. This assurance covers all the necessities of our Christian life perseverance, cross-bearing and self-crucifixion, Christian work, the prospect and experience of death. 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 9 The Three Essentials of T. "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. 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