He hoped he could survive there, finding roots and berries to eat and avoiding all wild animals. What is the way to lay your burden down? Do you suppose your Father will let you carry the banner of His victory and His gladness on to Rev. It is "all things," even the otherwise impossible. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. (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? Weekly Devotion page for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany Year A, Household Devotion Page for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Weekly Household Devotions for the Second Sunday after Epiphany Year A, Lectionary 2A. The painter was dead, and the boy, feeling inflamed with longing to be an artist, wished for the great master's brush, with the idea that it would inspire him with his genius. Even if the sentences are read through slowly, just as they stand, a deep sense of blessing and rest steals into, "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most High over all the earth." The letters of Paul can have challenging content to teach to children (adults too!). 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. Say, "Philippians 4:13 says, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'" Say, "That doesn't mean literally ALL things. Children Ministry. Weakness lessens work, reduces enjoyment, and aggravates suffering. 7. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. Let's Pray: Gracious God, keep us faithful so that we might receive the trophy of heaven when all is through. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. Phil. iv. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. 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. Germany T-shirt Cute German NWOT Children's Youth Size Large . I went to visit him. . Happy day if you have exchanged burdens and laid down your loads at His blessed feet to take up His own instead. St. Paul writes of "all things," as though there were many things to be done in the power of Christ. I gazed with wonder at the boy. Iv. This is message # 8 in the series Big Promises: God Says You Are, You Can, You Have, You Will. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. 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. Read the verse, and then have kids repeat it with you. For years he had not known one day's rest. There are times when he lies down in green pastures; but he lies down tired, and that he may rise stronger. It is a story about an old goat and a horse. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. 7). 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. II. 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. Chapter 6 Praying with Desire (Mark 11:24.) Through Christ you can curb it. We shall use the figure of a fortress, which is to be kept. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. 4). Iv. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 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. By the effects of His wondrous life. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. Our church exists to share God's love, to bring people into a fellowship in which God's love is shared, and to help people grow into followers of Jesus. Swallow. Weakness is so much less of life. A prisoner in a Roman prison; and when Rome fixed its claws it did not usually let go without drawing blood. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. A. Philippians 4:13 does NOT mean we can do anything because Christ strengthens us. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. We may feel our dignity affronted, and our first impulse will be denial of, or objection to the universality of the statement. (Philippians iv. One a great Giver, the other a great receiver. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. )The fountain of strengthJ. By His example, grace, promises, doctrines, precepts. The Parable of the Rich Man. There are some things we can do with. The strength of the Almighty One enters into the believer. ii. Do you suppose your Father will let you carry the banner of His victory and His gladness on to Rev. He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. 5). May all of us be strong in Him. (Manual of Anecdotes. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! I. Nothing braces a man's nerves like the cold winter's blast. A. 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.) Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. 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. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. Philippians, Sermons, Sermons 2004, Sermons by Book Standing Firm - Philippians 4:1 August 22, 2004 Download MP3 Grace Bible Church Standing Firm - Philippians 4:1 (Greek words can be viewed using the Symbol font) Sermon Study Sheets Pastor Scott L. Harris Grace Bible Church, NY August 22, 2004 Standing Firm Philippians 4:1 Introduction 6). iv. A fine harmony in the two statements. Every word of His is the bread of life.4. Iv. The Word of God gives us the best answers on any question of life, eg. After drawing near to him, and speaking some words of sympathy, he looked at me with his blue eyes he could not move, it was the night before he died and breathed into my ear these few words: 'I am strong in Him.' 1. I cannot burn! . 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. 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." PHILIPPIANS iv. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. July 31, 2022 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost . Hugh BinningChristmas Peace(Sunday before Christmas.) 7). From how different a platform do they speak; one from conscious power to help, the other from conscious need of help. In accordance with the previous verse. "Without me nothing." iv. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." 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. HOW CHRIST STRENGTHENS US.1. Resources for Christian Education. Philippians 4:13: Power Through the Love of Christ: Manual of Anecdotes: Philippians 4:13: Power Through the Spirit of Christ: W. Birch. 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' . New Here. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. By His Cross and death. He SweetUnderstanding SeriesTeach the TextOne VolumeSermon 3. 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. )PeopleClement, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Paul, Philippians, SyntychePlacesMacedonia, Philippi, ThessalonicaTopicsAble, Anything, Christ, Christ's, Gives, Power, Strength, Strengtheneth, Strengthening, StrengthensOutline1. 8. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." Iv. If his connection with Christ is cut off, in an instant he becomes as any other man.(T. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. 4. 2023 Preaching Calendar. 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. "The peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds" (Phil. The sluggard is also bereft of his only excuse. 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 He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. Our very strength is weakness. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. Say: Jesus gives us the strength to stand up to people who pick on us, be nice to people who are different than we are, and forgive people who are mean to us. Iv. The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. 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. 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. Several people were out and about, but there was little interaction. God wants to rest His workers, Rev. Yours is a very heavy one. 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." A. "Good" is understood. )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. Why did that woman succeed, when the strong sailor and the practised Highlander had failed? "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4). 7). Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Our strength is not superseded. iv. He hushed the waves; He stills the storm today.3. THE MEASURE of the text. Chapter 5 Praying without Doubting (Mark 11:23.) When we are in worship REJOICE! F. B. Tinling, B. 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. THESE ERRORS, IRRECONCILABLE THOUGH THEY MAY SEEM, ARE OFTEN FOUND SIDE BY SIDE. 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. 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. 3. 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. A. 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. That's the meaning of "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I gazed with wonder at the boy. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. Chapter 9 The Three Essentials of T. 1. 7). 3. 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. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. To fulfil the law as a rule of duty.2. These closing words fall into three unconnected parts, a doxology, greetings, and a benediction. SUFFERING AND CONTENTMENT. 4). Now I can burn!"(J. and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. 6). 6). 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. Our strength is not superseded. In spite of conscious weakness, opposition, and failure, "through Christ they take heart to persevere. An apostle is no exception to this rule. The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. (Text in conjunction with John 15:5.) A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. iv. "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" (Phil. We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. I cannot burn! B. 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