By God's help the weakest of us may be strong, and it is the way to become so, to resolve never to give up a good work till we have tried our best to achieve it. Lack of strength is more serious than any rack of outward possession. 2023 Preaching Calendar. Now I can burn!"(J. A. "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. iv. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) he proceeds to general exhortations,10. Jesus was willing to take time to spend with children. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. As in all his letters, the Apostle follows the natural instinct of making his last words loving words. You would probably listen with more attention to one less remote from you in years, and may be disposed to Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHow to Obey an Impossible Injunction'Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.'--PHIL. We have to work hard and practice every day being a Christian. A sailor tried to climb the ascent, but his strong limbs trembled, and he was at last obliged to give up the attempt. These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. Iv. You may pass through the dark gate of death with Christ without fear into the world of spirits, and there you are more than conqueror. 'Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.'--PHIL. The very test of consecration is our willingness not only to surrender the things that are wrong, but to surrender our rights, to be willing to be subject. Paul was remarkable for humility; it grew with him. Lesson focus: Jesus should be first in our hearts and minds. Before the full bearing and value of these verses can be realized, I think they require to be read several times over. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. You would probably listen with more attention to one less remote from you in years, and may be disposed to Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHow to Obey an Impossible Injunction'Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.'--PHIL. 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. 7). 6). Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. 4. She put her feet on one shelf of the rock, then on a second, and then on a third; and in this manner, amid the trembling hearts of all who were looking on, she rose to the very top of the cliff, and at last whilst the breasts of those below were heaving, came down step by step, until, amid the shouts of the villagers, she stood at the bottom of the rock with the child on her bosom. 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. "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. Iv. )The fountain of strengthJ. "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. THE whole village ran after it; but the eagle soon perched itself upon the loftiest eyrie, and everyone despaired of the child being recovered. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' To His everyday purpose and action. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. 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." So does all the lifting power of the Christian come from the currents of spiritual influence which flow into his heart from the living Jesus. 8. 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. I went to visit him. We live in a world where dirty language is considered "cool." Even small children can feel tempted to swear. By His Cross and death. How does Christ strengthen us?1. There are people, perhaps many people, within the reach of our church who are hungry for the love of God that we were given to share. The Christian is no exception. 5). 1. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. Chapter 4 The Praying that Glorifies God (John 14:13.) When God begins to subdue a soul, He often requires us to yield the things that are of little importance in themselves, and thus break our neck and subdue our spirit. "I Can do all Things through Christ" (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. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. This need not be. iv. We may trust it and be deceived by it. Iv. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. 13). "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. Christ can settle you. The child learning to walk alone is strengthened by the hand of the mother, and the aged mother is in return strengthened by the arm of her son. 13). iv. "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." This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. iv. iv. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. iv. The Rev. 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. 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. )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. 5). iv. 20-23 (R.V.). The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.'--PHIL. iv. Several people were out and about, but there was little interaction. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. Why, because between her and the babe there was a tie; that woman was the mother of the babe. out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. 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. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. We have written a children's sermon series based on the scripture verses in Philippians. So should our gratitude be.(J. IV. His miracles have made many a life path brighter, and they yield constant consolation. Howbeit Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureGifts Given, Seed Sown'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. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. But who was he who here said to the Church at Philippi, 'Be careful for nothing?' I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. "Follow my example, of not trusting in my righteousness, but in the righteousness of Jesus (Philippians 3:17). These things, however, seem to some hardly sufficient to bear the lofty declaration of the text, and would rather have expected to hear of some great victory gained or miracle wrought. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. Our strength is not superseded. By His example, showing us how to do all that He requires in His own life.4. To fulfil the law as a rule of duty.2. 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. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. 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 peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Phil. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. iv. 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. 3. I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. 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. He warns the . 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. Yours is a very heavy one. L. Cuyler, D. D.)The secret of fortitudeJ. To cease either is to cease to be a Christian. 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. Iv. 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. 8. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. I cannot burn! iv. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. But he did not stay there, "Thanks be unto God that giveth us the victory." ii. By His Cross and death. It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. The Divine help is manifold and constant. )Strength through ChristT. iv. It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. B. A. $13.99 + $2.99 shipping . Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. That is the way to take His burden up. By His having done all things Himself. Whether conscious or unconscious of it, we are all weak. A. Two speakers, Divine-human and human. Advent Advent 1: Isaiah 2:1-5 (December 1, 2013) Advent 2: Matthew 3:1-12 (December 4, 2016) The true meaning of Philippians 4:13 does change its message. Chapter 5 Praying without Doubting (Mark 11:23.) "Good" is understood. 4. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) He had had occasion to mention three of his fellow-workers, and Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Rejoice Evermore'Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice!'--PHIL. 13). Still, faith is the channel of communication. Why, because between her and the babe there was a tie; that woman was the mother of the babe. To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. 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. So does all the lifting power of the Christian come from the currents of spiritual influence which flow into his heart from the living Jesus. 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. Phil. Martin. The sluggard is also bereft of his only excuse. He may brave dangers and accomplish many wonderful works, but he does not know how to be abased and how to abound. 8. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. Lets bless the whole congregation. iv. God gives faith equal to the emergency. Let us note, then, first, the personal bond which gives force, 'Other my fellow-labourers whose names are in the book of life.'--PHIL. Weakness lessens work, reduces enjoyment, and aggravates suffering. 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 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." Sermons from the Sermons & Sermon - Lectionary Resources Page of 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. Do not indulge, any of you, the silly notion that you can be contented without learning, or learn without discipline. Streamers and ribbons would also make it fun! Whether conscious or unconscious of it, we are all weak. How does Christ strengthen us?1. Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Philippians 2:5-13; Luke 2:15-21 - - - - - A Service of Readings and Carols for The First Sunday . Hugh BinningChristmas Peace(Sunday before Christmas.) When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. 'There,' said he, 'is the mighty force that sets the work in motion. 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." 6). He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 24. 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. Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. 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. The proud man, although he makes himself believe that he can obey God by himself, must be often warned by his conscience that he has not done so. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. 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. In several places an explanatory word is added, revealing some one of His special characteristics; and it is to these that I want particularly Hannah Whitall SmithThe God of All ComfortLinksPhilippians 4:13 NIVPhilippians 4:13 NLTPhilippians 4:13 ESVPhilippians 4:13 NASBPhilippians 4:13 KJVPhilippians 4:13 Bible AppsPhilippians 4:13 ParallelPhilippians 4:13 Biblia ParalelaPhilippians 4:13 Chinese BiblePhilippians 4:13 French BiblePhilippians 4:13 German BiblePhilippians 4:13 CommentariesBible Hub. By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. 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 if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into T. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. From particular admonitions,4. 2. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. Birch. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. And as to Christ Thy LordPreface. Contact. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. To think nothing impossible is the privilege of faith. 2. A few years ago a good friend and I visited her son at college. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. B. iv. Iv. Now, let's look at the verse in its full context: [Philippians 4:10-13] But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked an opportunity to act. By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. 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?" "Without me nothing." So should our gratitude be.(J. 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. Martin. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." . 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.) December 17. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. I. 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. Our strength is not superseded. Howbeit Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Gifts Given, Seed Sown'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. 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. We may trust it and be deceived by it. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. We may feel our dignity affronted, and our first impulse will be denial of, or objection to the universality of the statement. We must Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 25: 1879, How to Keep the HeartThis evening we shall use another figure, distinct from the one used in the morning, of the reservoir. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. 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. To His everyday purpose and action. THE MEASURE of the text. iv. PHILIPPIANS iv. I cannot burn! 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. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. "Let Your Moderation be Known unto all Men" (Phil. May all of us be strong in Him. Instinctively, my wife and I both knew who it was and I answered the call with a dull numbness, as if I'd been maced with Novocain. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. IN Jesus' Name we pray, AMEN. (1)I cannot do many things which my fellow Christians say is my duty;(2)Nor what in my ignorance I conclude to be my duty;(3)Nor what is actually my duty, if I go about it in a wrong spirit or way;(4)But Christ will strengthen us for all His will.What can hinder? Stop the flow of the current for one instant and the huge horseshoe dropped. What are some things that seem impossible? Scriptures: Philippians 4:4-13 Introduction In part of this country in the 1980s, when wolves were in danger of extinction, there was a special bounty offered for wolves caught alive. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. SUFFERING AND CONTENTMENT. I. Christ can increase your capacity. 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. 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." (Manual of Anecdotes. (Philippians 1:21-30) That is the way to take His burden up. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. On the battlefield the eye of the soldier is upon the officers of the opposing army. REJOICE! Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. Troubles, temptations, and changing circumstances of life must be borne with contentment. Let's Pray: Gracious God, keep us faithful so that we might receive the trophy of heaven when all is through. 2. The word Jehovah means the self-existing One, the "I am"; and it is generally used as a direct revelation of what God is. For years he had not known one day's rest. iv. New International Version Update. God wants to rest His workers, Rev.
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