“Whose glory is in their shame.” (Philippians 3:19) “It is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.” (Ephesians 5:12) The people of this...
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall...
“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.” (Philippians 4:8) Brethren, give...
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound:...
“…having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better.” (Philippians 1:23) It is the desire of a true saint to be gone from this present world, “having...
“Wherefore, my beloved, seeing ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling: for...
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13) —————————— When God has worked in a man “to will,” and...
“That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offence until the day of Christ.” (Philippians 1:10) —————————— If divine light has enlightened your mind,...
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) ——————– Men by nature possess endless desires. Our desire for emotional stimulation...
“And be found In Him…” (Philippians 3:9) When the Apostle talked about being found in Christ he described himself as at one time being without Christ. How did he know what...
“Look every man on the things of others.” (Philippians 2:4) ——————– The failure of most preachers is traced not to the fact that they do not have a pastor’s head, voice,...
“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” (Philippians 3:13) 1. Forgetting my days of rebellion and unbelief is best for me, and everyone...
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,...
“For our citizenship is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:” (Philippians 3:20) Where is your citizenship? No, I am not asking if you...
When the apostle Paul speaks of the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ in Philippians 2:8, he distinguishes that death from all others by referring to it as “the death of...
“Let your moderation be know unto all.” (Philippians 4:5) This is the only time the word “moderation” is used in the Bible; and it does not have to do with temperance...
“Be anxious for nothing.” (Philippians 4:6) Wrrying is as definitely forbidden as theft. This needs to be carefully pondered and definitely realized by us, so that we do not excuse it...
“…but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the...
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and...
This is one of the most profound and theologically rich passages in the Bible. Here we have a clear description of the doctrine of justification based on the imputed righteousness of...
The Apostle Paul gives us four identifying marks of a true Christian in the following: Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in...
There is a marked difference between being concerned and careful about the important matters of our life and being anxious over things to the point that it drives us to despair....
Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. What would it mean to you...
Paul exhorted the church at Philippi to “stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27). The church on earth is made...
Preached at Park Street Chapel, Nottingham, on Thursday Evening, Sept. 23, 1858, by J. C. Philpot “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge...
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” (Philippians 2:3) In Philippians 2, Paul addresses his comments directly to...
Preached at Eden Street Chapel, Hampstead Road, London, on Wednesday Evening, August 16, 1843, by Joseph Philpot —————————— “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in...
Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on October 11, 1863, by J. C. Philpot “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in...