It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. Sermons from the Sermons & Sermon - Lectionary Resources Page of Rev. Spurgeon. iv. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. 8. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. Lack of strength is more serious than any rack of outward possession. 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. By His having done all things Himself. Are you timid? He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. Not by miracle or magic; not by acting upon us without our knowledge or against our will, but through our own intelligent and active powers.2. Phil. 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. 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." He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. 7). 6. iv. He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. )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. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. 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. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. A. 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 Pentateuch, Preface. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. "Good" is understood. iv. Series Note: In the lectionary year A Pentecost 14 through 17 we read through Philippians as the Epistle each week. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. Finally, brethren, 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. iv. It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' 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. 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. It is not a power that may be exercised naturally, but a science to be acquired gradually. Advent Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5 (December 1, 2013) Advent 2: Matthew 3:1-12 (December 4, 2016) We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. A fine harmony in the two statements. "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. 3. PHILIPPIANS iv. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." FOR WHAT HE STRENGTHENS US.1. Whether conscious or unconscious of it, we are all weak. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. THE whole village ran after it; but the eagle soon perched itself upon the loftiest eyrie, and everyone despaired of the child being recovered. Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. 4. I went to visit him. Object Needed: Sunglasses. (Manual of Anecdotes. It is not a power that may be exercised naturally, but a science to be acquired gradually. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. 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' . . "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. 8. Stop the flow of the current for one instant and the huge horseshoe dropped. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. THE DIVINE ASSERTION. 5). 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. 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. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) The letter shows him to us as a prisoner, dependent on Christian charity Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, The Warrior Peace'The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.'--PHIL. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) The Divine help is manifold and constant. We are to live and work and be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might - not in the strength and power of our own, fleshly, human abilities. Christ does not require anything impossible or injuriously difficult, nothing for which He does not guarantee strength. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. There is no limit to its possibilities. Chapter 6 Praying with Desire (Mark 11:24.) )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. iv. I gazed with wonder at the boy. Enjoy the reaction!) "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. F. B. Tinling, B. 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. "Courageous Christians neededC. He SweetUnderstanding SeriesTeach the TextOne VolumeSermon '"Power through the Spirit of ChristW. You will find that His burden is always light. God's Great Love - God's Great Love is a 4-week Bible experience for all ages. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. 5). )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. Get the pianist to play a short song when you point the remote at him/her. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) iv. Chapter 3 God's Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer (Philippians 4:6, 7.) Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) There is a positive outflow of God's might into a soul that is united to Christ. iv. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. It applies to man's spiritual life.2. "The Peace of God which Passeth all Understanding Shall Keep Your Hearts and Minds" (Phil. By His having done all things Himself. THE DIVINE ASSERTION. Do you remember the blessing we have been saying? As in all his letters, the Apostle follows the natural instinct of making his last words loving words. 7). The brethren which are with me salute you. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. 13). There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. Why, because between her and the babe there was a tie; that woman was the mother of the babe. Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. In spite of conscious weakness, opposition, and failure, "through Christ they take heart to persevere. 4. 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. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. 1105God, power of5598victory, over spiritual forces5955strength, divine6163faults8485spiritual warfare, conflict9313resurrection, spiritual, 4966present, the5939satisfaction, 5871greed, response to6705peace, experience, March 24. 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. So ministers are more tried than others, partly because of their vocation, and partly that they may have wisdom and grace to succour the tempted. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860, The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. Every man requires strengthening. Your email address will not be published. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.'--PHIL. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. 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. Iv. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. Then his life-power flows through us. We have to walk in His steps.2. The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. 6, 7.) 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 6. Is there life after death? One a great Giver, the other a great receiver. You would probably listen with more attention to one less remote from you in years, and may be disposed to. By His having done all things Himself. CHRIST IS THE SOURCE OF CHRISTIAN STRENGTH. A fine harmony in the two statements. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. It is linked with God's and made the grander for the union. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.'--PHIL. The calls for strength are many and various, flesh and heart fail before them; but "they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," so that in Christ the heaviest burden may be borne and the hardest task accomplished and the weakest soul win the victory over the most powerful foe, with a strength which is practically omnipotent, because it is derived frown an almighty source. It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' Iv. A. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. 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. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. 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. 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. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. May all of us be strong in Him. 4). 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. (Philippians iv. iv. iv. "Be Careful for Nothing; but in Everything by Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving Let Your Requests be Made Known unto God" (Phil. "Courageous Christians neededC. iv. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. 13). To serve God in any state! 6). B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. 4. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. A cup knows how to be full and how to be empty, and stands equally straight in either case. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. This sign really reminds me of what God tells us about peace in Philippians 4:6-7. Those things would be absurd!" Say, "What Philippians 4:13 means is that I can do all things that God asks me to do. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. 6). By enabling the believer to overcome himself. With a flush of earnestness on his face, he tried, but found he could paint no better with the master's brush than with his own. Weakness is so much less of life. From particular admonitions,4. 3. A. "Courageous Christians neededC. By the effects of His wondrous life. 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. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. The Parable of the Rich Man. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. 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. iv. Cranmer and Ridley were no match for Jane Bouchier the Baptist martyr. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) '"Power through the Spirit of ChristW. Chapter 4 The Praying that Glorifies God (John 14:13.) Let us note, then, first, the personal bond which gives force Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Names in the Book of Life'Other my fellow-labourers whose names are in the book of life.'--PHIL. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. "Good" is understood. 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." Several people were out and about, but there was little interaction. 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." B. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. Scripture: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. 1. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. 13). And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' iv. 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. Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th Grade (adaptable older or younger) 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. A. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. What has been done is only an earnest of what will be done. I can do all things in Him that strengtheneth me. 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. 4. Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. Iv. 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. We have to be a Christian our entire life. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. Not Christ has strengthened, did strengthen at conversion, "As thy days so shall thy strength be.". In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. iv. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. THE DIVINE ASSERTION. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 26. 8. 2. so also, thou, in a special way, art the dearly beloved and longed for, the joy and crown, of every sincere servant of Christ in the gospel, Phil. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 24. Even the strong by constitution and education. 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 is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. From how different a platform do they speak; one from conscious power to help, the other from conscious need of help. We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. He is not simply pardoned the failures of past weakness; he is prepared to be more successful in future trials. 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