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Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude (present imperative) in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus...So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out (present imperative) your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. Do (present imperative) all things without grumbling or disputing that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world (See notes Philippians 2:3-4; 5, 12; 13; 14-15)

 

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Philippians Resources
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Philippians: Precept Ministries International Inductive Study
16 lessons -- Lesson 1 can be downloaded as Pdf (Click above link)
Links below are to MS Word transcripts of Kay Arthur's lectures on each lesson

Lecture 1 Joy, No Matter What
Lecture 2 What Would You Do for the Furtherance of the Gospel?

Lecture 3 The Church- Sinners Made Saints

Lecture 4 Does God Have Your Ear?

Lecture 5 What Does It Mean...To Die is Gain?

Lecture 6 How Can I Tell if I'm Living for Christ?

Lecture 7 Why Suffering...How Do You Handle It?

Lecture 8 Stress That Comes From Pressure

Lecture 9 Stress, How Do You Handle It?

Lecture 10 How to be Blameless on the Day of Christ

Lecture 11 What Will It be Like When You See Him Who Died for You

Lecture 12 Where's Your Confidence...In Flesh or Spirit?

Lecture 13 Beware of Dogs, Deeds, Doctrine

Lecture 14 When I Run, I Feel His Pleasure

Lecture 15 How NOT to be Thrown by Worry

Lecture 16 Learn How to Handle Your Thoughts, Be Content

Verse by Verse Notes
Notes on this website
Literal, conservative, millennial, evangelical perspective

PHILIPPIANS 1

PHILIPPIANS 2

Philippians 1:1
Philippians 1:2

Philippians 1:3
Philippians 1:4
Philippians 1:5
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 1:7
Philippians 1:8
Philippians 1:9
Philippians 1:10
Philippians 1:11
Philippians 1:12
Philippians 1:13
Philippians 1:14
Philippians 1:15
Philippians 1:16
Philippians 1:17
Philippians 1:18
Philippians 1:19
Philippians 1:20
Philippians 1:21
Philippians 1:22
Philippians 1:23
Philippians 1:24
Philippians 1:25

Philippians 1:26

Philippians 1:27
Philippians 1:28
Philippians 1:29

Philippians 1:30
Philippians 2:1
Philippians 2:2
Philippians 2:3
Philippians 2:4
Philippians 2:5
Philippians 2:6
Philippians 2:7
Philippians 2:8
Philippians 2:9
Philippians 2:10
Philippians 2:11
Philippians 2:12
Philippians 2:13
Philippians 2:14
Philippians 2:15
Philippians 2:16
Philippians 2:17
Philippians 2:18
Philippians 2:19
Philippians 2:20
Philippians 2:21
Philippians 2:22
Philippians 2:23
Philippians 2:24
Philippians 2:25
Philippians 2:26
Philippians 2:27
Philippians 2:28
Philippians 2:29
Philippians 2:30

PHILIPPIANS 3

PHILIPPIANS 4

Philippians 3:1
Philippians 3:2
Philippians 3:3
Philippians 3:4
Philippians 3:5
Philippians 3:6
Philippians 3:7
Philippians 3:8
Philippians 3:9
Philippians 3:10
Philippians 3:11
Philippians 3:12
Philippians 3:13
Philippians 3:14
Philippians 3:15
Philippians 3:16

Philippians 3:17
Philippians 3:18
Philippians 3:19
Philippians 3:20
Philippians 3:21
Philippians 4:1
Philippians 4:2
Philippians 4:3
Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:5
Philippians 4:6
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:9
Philippians 4:10
Philippians 4:11

Philippians 4:12
Philippians 4:13
Philippians 4:14
Philippians 4:15
Philippians 4:16
Philippians 4:17
Philippians 4:18
Philippians 4:19
Philippians 4:20
Philippians 4:21
Philippians 4:22
Philippians 4:23

Analytical Greek New Testament
Tony Fisher
Complete Parsing of the Greek Words

Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

Paul Apple
117 Page Commentary in Pdf

Philippians Commentary

Wayne Barber
Audio Only

Philippians 1:15-18 The Birth of the Term Living Grace

Philippians 2 The Mind of Christ at Christmas

Philippians 4:4 Living in the Peace of God

Philippians 4:8 Living in the Behavior of God

Philippians 4:10 Consequences of Living Grace

Philippians 4:21 The Eternal Impact of Living Grace

Albert Barnes
Commentary Notes on the New Testament

Philippians 1

Philippians 2

Philippians 3

Philippians 4

Brian Bell
Sermon Notes on Philippians
Calvary Chapel Murietta
Opens a Microsoft Word Document

Philippians:1:1 -18

Philippians:1:19 -20

Philippians:2:1 -11

Philippians:2:12 -30

Philippians:3:1 -11

Philippians:3:12 -21

Philippians:4:1 -9

Philippians:4:10 -23

Brian Bill
Sermon Series on Philippians
Pontiac Bible Church

Philippians:1:1-6 God Finishes What He Starts

Philippians:1:7-11 Learning to Love Others
Philippians 1:9-11 A Prayer for Love

Philippians:1:12-18 Making the Most of Opportunities
Philippians:1:19-26 You Win Either Way
Philippians:1:27-30 Serving and Struggling Together
Philippians 2:1-11 Developing an Others Orientation
Philippians 2:1-5 The Real Worship Wars
Philippians 2:5 You Were Created to Become Like Christ
Philippians 2:6-11 The Name Above Every Name

Philippians:2:12-18 Shining Like Stars
Philippians:2:19-30 Finding Faithful Friends
Philippians 3:1-11 Losing to Gain
Philippians 3:12-4:1 Pressing On When the Pressures On
Philippians 4:2-3 Getting Along With Others
Philippians 4:4-9 To Rejoice is a Choice
Philippians 4:10-13 Wanting What You Already Have
Philippians 4:14-23 Giving to Please God

John Calvin
Commentary

Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

Alan Carr
Sermon Notes

Philippians 1:6 Can We Be Sure Salvation Will Last?
Philippians 1:6 He's Still Working On Me
Philippians 1:1-11 The Ties That Bind
Philippians 1:1-11 Our Shared Experience
Philippians 1:23-26 Ready For Heaven, But Needed On Earth
Philippians 2:5-11 There's Nobody Like Jesus
Philippians 2:5-11 The Glory Of That Name
Philippians 2:9-11 The Name Above Every Name
Philippians 2:12-16 A Call To New Testament Christianity
Philippians 2:12-16 The Expectations Of The Christian Life
Philippians 2:25-30  An Anatomy Of A Lovely Christian
Philippians 3:1-3 The Possessions Of A Covenant People
Philippians 3:7-11 How To Develop A Normal Christian Life
Philippians 3:12-16 Running For The Prize
Philippians 3:13-14 Three Looks Every Church Needs To Take
Philippians 4:4-8 How To Fortify Your Mind
Philippians 4:6-7 God's Word Concerning Your Worries
Philippians 4:10-13 The Secret Society Of The Satisfied
Philippians 4:10-20 My God Shall

Rich Cathers
Sermon Notes
Calvary Chapel, Fullerton, Ca
Frequent Use of Illustrations

Philippians 1-2 Survey
Philippians 1:1-8

Philippians 1:7-9

Philippians 1:10-11

Philippians 1:12-20

Philippians 1:21-26

Philippians 1:27-30

Philippians 2:1-11
Philippians 2:1-11 In Depth

Philippians 2:1-4

Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:12-15

Philippians 2:16-23

Philippians 2:25-30
Philippians 3-4 Survey

Philippians 3:1-7
Philippians 3:7-14 In Depth

Philippians 3:8-14

Philippians 3:15-21

Philippians 4:1-9

Philippians 4:10-23

Oswald Chambers
My Utmost for His Highest

Philippians 1:20 Let Us Keep to the Point
Philippians 2:12-13 Work Out What God Works In
Philippians 2:17 Are You Ready to Be Offered?
Philippians 3:10 The Spiritual Saint
Philippians 3:12 Christian Perfection
Philippians 3:12 Apprehended by God

Steven Cole
Sermons in Pdf
Flagstaff Christian Fellowship
Excellent Resource about 280 Pages
functions much like a Commentary

Philippians 1:1-2 The Foundation for Joy
Philippians 1:3-6 Confident About Salvation
Philippians 1:3-8 True Christian Fellowship
Philippians 1:9-11 Discerning Love
Philippians 1:12-18 Happiness: Circumstances or Christ?
Philippians 1:19-26 What Are You Living For?
Philippians 1:19-26 A Christian Perspective on Death
Philippians 1:27-30 Christian Mission & How to Fulfill It
Philippians 2:1-4 Harmonious Relationships
Philippians 2:5-8 Supreme Humility
Philippians 2:9-11 Every Knee Shall Bow
Philippians 2:12-13 Working Out Our Salvation
Philippians 2:14-18 Grumble, Grumble - NOT!
Philippians 2:19-30 Worth Imitating
Philippians 3:1-3 True Versus Counterfeit Christianity
Philippians 3:4-9 The Losses & Gains of True Christianity
Philippians 3:10-11 Knowing Christ & Being Like Him
Philippians 3:12-16 The Christian Growth Process
Philippians 3:17-4:1 The Right & Wrong Way to Live
Philippians 4:2-3 Getting Along with One Another
Philippians 4:4 The Choice to Rejoice
Philippians 4:5 When Right is Wrong
Philippians 4:6-7 The Answer to Anxiety
Philippians 4:8 The Christian's Thought Life
Philippians 4:9 The Importance of Christian Conduct
Philippians 4:10-13 The Secret for Contentment

Philippians 4:14-20 Faithful Giving, Faithful God

Philippians 4:21-23 The Fellowship of the Saints

Thomas Constable
Expository Notes in Pdf format

 

Ron Daniel
Sermon Notes

Philippians 1:1-2

Philippians 1:3-11

Philippians 1:12-30

Philippians 2:1-11

Philippians 2:12-18

Philippians 2:19-30

Philippians 3:1-11

Philippians 3:12-21

Philippians 4:1-7

Philippians 4:8-23

Bob Deffinbaugh
Sermon Notes

Acts 15:36–16:40 The Birth of the Church at Philippi

Philippians 1:1-2 Paul’s Perspective as a Servant

Philippians 1:3-11 Paul’s Perspective as a Prisoner

Philippians 1:12-18 Paul’s Perspective on Pain and Pettiness

Philippians 1:18b-26 Paul’s Perspective on Life and Death

Philippians 1:27–2:2 Christian Citizenship: Living Out the Gospel
Philippians 2:1-13 The Spirit of Christ
Philippians 2:1-18 Implications of the Incarnation
Philippians 2:5-18 Personal Implications of the Incarnation

Philippians 2:3-11 The Ultimate in Humility–Leaving the Comfort Zone

Philippians 2:12-18 Fleshing Out Your Faith

Philippians 2:19-30 A Few Good Men

Philippians 3:1-11 Paul’s Perspective on Profit and Loss

Philippians 3:12-21 Paul’s Perspective on Perfectionism

Philippians 4:1-9 Stand Fast, Stand Together

Philippians 4:10-20 Give and Take

Bruce Goettsche
Sermons
"Blueprint for Joy"

Philippians 1:1-2: Prerequisites for Joy

Philippians 1:3-11: Characteristics of Christian Joy

Philippians 1:12-18: Joy in Difficult Times

Philippians 1:19-26: Joy in Difficult Times - 2

Philippians 1:27-30: A Proper Focus for Joyful Living

Philippians 2:1-4: God's...Formula for Joyful Living

Philippians 2:5-12: When God Became Man

Philippians 2:6-8: The Humble King (Isa 9:6-9)

Philippians 2:9-11: A Heavenly Inauguration

Philippians 2:12-13: Working Out Your Salvation

Philippians 2:14-18: Stars in the Night
Philippians 2:19-30: Servants and Friends

Philippians 3:1-11: Christ Alone

Philippians 3:12-14: The Focus of the Faithful 

Philippians 3:15-19: Models: Good and Bad

Philippians 3:20-4:1: Something to Look Forward To

Philippians 4:2-4: Getting Along With Others in Church

Philippians 4:4: Learning to Rejoice

Philippians 4:5: Getting Rid of the Sharp Edges

Philippians 4:6-7: God's Antidote to Anxiety

Philippians 4:8-9: Taking Control of Our Thinking

Philippians 4:10-14: The Secrets of Being Content

Dave Guzik
Commentary Notes

Philippians 1

Philippians 2

Philippians 3

Philippians 4 

Greg Herrick
Commentary Notes

Introduction, Background, and Outline to Philippians

Philippians 1:1-2 The Greeting

Philippians 1:3-11 Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippian Church

Philippians 1:12-18a Paul’s Circumstances Perspective, Joy & Mission in Life I

Philippians 1:18b-26 Paul’s Circumstances Perspective, Joy & Mission in Life II

Philippians 1:27-30 Exhortation to Unity-Part I

Philippians 2:5-11 Exhortation to Unity-The Example of Christ

Philippians 2:12-18 Exhortation to Unity-A Final Word Concerning Obedience

Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy & Epaphroditus Two Examples of Humility & Unity

Philippians 3:1-8 True Righteousness Study in Contrasts: Judaizers & Paul

Philippians 3:9-11 True Righteousness (II) Study in Contrasts: Judaizers & Paul

Philippians 3:12-16 Nature of Paul’s Pursuit of Christ: Living in the “Now/Not Yet”

Philippians 3:17-21 The Exhortation to Imitate Good Examples

Philippians 4:1-9 General Exhortations

Philippians 4:10-23 Thanksgiving for the Philippians’ Gift and a Final Greeting

 

Illustrations
10,000 Illustrations
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IVP Commentary
From Intervarsity Press

Philippians 1

Philippians 2

Philippians 3

Philippians 4

Guy King
Commentary
Joy Way,1952 - online Pdf version

Philippians 1:1-2 Salut D'Amor

Philippians 1:3-8 The Good Companions

Philippians 1:9-11 What A Happy Prayer!

Philippians 1:12-26 The Happiness of a Humble Spirit

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Happy Warriors

Philippians 2:5-11 Rungs of Gladness

Philippians 2:12-13 Now and How

Philippians 2:14-18 Darkest Places Need the Brightest Lights

Philippians 2:19-30 A Couple of Fine Specimens

Philippians 3:1-11 Profit and Loss Account

Philippians 3:12-16 A Sporting Interlude

Philippians 3:17-21 Heaven Below

Philippians 4:1-3 A Fly in the Ointment

Philippians 4:4-9 One Hundred Per Cent

Philippians 4:10-20 Enough and To Spare

Philippians 4:21-23 Good-Bye, Saints!

John MacArthur
Sermons
Highly Recommended
Functions much like a verse by verse commentary

PHILIPPIANS 1

Philippians 1:1-2-The Epistle of Joy
Philippians 1:3-5-Elements of Joy Pt 1 
Philippians 1:6-   Elements of Joy Pt 2 
Philippians 1:7-8-Elements of Joy Pt 3 
Philippians 1:9-  Growth in Godliness 1
Philippians 1:10-11 Growth in Godliness 2

Philippians 1:12-14-Joy in Spite of Trouble
Philippians 1:15-18-Joy in Spite of Detractors
Philippians 1:19-21-Joy in Spite of Death

Philippians 1:22-26-Joy in Spite of the Flesh
Philippians 1:27-30 Conduct Worthy of the Church

 

PHILIPPIANS 2

Philippians 2:1-2 The Motives for Spiritual Unity
Philippians 2:2 The Marks of Spiritual Unity
Philippians 2:3-5 The Means to Spiritual Unity
Philippians 2:5-8 The Model of Spiritual Unity

Philippians 2:5-8 Humiliation of Christ
Philippians 2:9 Exaltation of Christ- 1
Philippians 2:10-11 Exaltation of Christ-- 2
Philippians 2:6-11 Incarnation of Triune God

Philippians 2:6-11 The Inside Story of the Incarnation
Philippians 2:6-11 The Humility and Exaltation of Christ

Philippians 2:12 God at Work in You - 1
Philippians 2:12 God at Work in You - 2

Philippians 2:13 God at Work in You - 3
Philippians 2:14 Stop Complaining - 1
Philippians 2:15-16 Stop Complaining - 2

Philippians 2:17-18 Model Spiritual Servants: Paul
Philippians 2:19-24 Model Spiritual Servants: Timothy
Philippians 2:25-30 Model Spiritual Servants: Epaphroditus
Philippians 2:19-24 Anti-Model of Leadership

 

PHILIPPIANS 3

Philippians 3:1-3 Qualities of True Christian-Pt1
Philippians 3:1-3 Qualities of True Christian-Pt2
Philippians 3:1-3 Qualities of True Christian-Pt3

Philippians 3:1-3 Qualities of True Christian-Pt4

Philippians 3:4-8 Religious Credentials
Philippians 3:4-11 Evaluating Your Relationship in Christ - 1
Philippians 3:8-11 Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ
Philippians 3:12-16 Evaluating Your Relationship to Christ - 2
Philippians 3:12-16 Reaching for the Prize
Philippians 3:17 Reaching for the Prize - 1
Philippians 3:17-21 Reaching for the Prize - 2
Philippians 3:18-19 Reaching for the Prize - 3

Philippians 3:20-21 Reaching for the Prize - 4

 

PHILIPPIANS 4

Philippians 4:1-19 Contentment
Philippians 4:1-19 Seven Keys to Contented Living
Philippians 4:1 Spiritual Stability
Philippians 4:2-4 Spiritual Stability - Harmony and Joy
Philippians 4:5-6 Spiritual Stability - Humility and Faith

Philippians 4:2-7 Spiritual Stability - Thankful Prayer
Philippians 4:6-8 Spiritual Stability - Godly Thinking
Philippians 4:9 Model of Spiritual Stability - Obedience
Philippians 4:1-9 Leave Me Alone I Can't Cope
Philippians 4:1 Spiritual Stability-Intro
Philippians 4:2-4 Harmony & Joy
Philippians 4:5-6a Humility and Faith
Philippians 4:6b-7Thankful Prayer
Philippians 4:8 Godly Thinking
Philippians 4:9 Obedience

Philippians 4:10-12 Secret of Contentment 1
Philippians 4:13 Secret of Contentment - 2
Philippians 4:14-19 Secret of Contentment - 3

Philippians 4:20-23 The Saints of God

Miscellaneous Resources
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Phil 1 Phil 2 Phil 3 Phil 4 Adam Clarke
Phil 1 Phil 2 Phil 3 Phil 4 Jamieson, Fausset, Brown
Phil 1 Phil 2 Phil 3 Phil 4 Matthew Henry

Philippians - Easy English Commentary

Easy English

Philippians - 31 Sermons by Alexander Maclaren in plain text - large document - scroll down about 1/3 of way for Philippians 

Alexander Maclaren
Philippians - Sermons (Homilies) Chrysostom
Philippians - Inductive Study - Download Lesson 1  Precept Ministries
Philippians - Inductive Study Helps for Students and Leaders Precept Louisiana
The Epistle to the Philippians John Eadie
The Epistle to the Philippians Charles Ellicott
The Epistle to the Philippians Expositor's Greek Testament
The Epistle to the Philippians William Kelly
The Theme and Structure of Philippians Robert Swift
The Epistle to the Philippians Hamilton Smith
Thru the Bible Audios - complete Book of Philippians - 57 Mp3's
Click here for individual Mp3 tracks
J Vernon McGee
A Practical Study of Philippians - Q & A Format Don Anderson
Philippians Notes Rob Salvato
Philippians 1 Notes Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 1:3-6 Work of Redemption Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 1:1-11 The Trees of Righteousness Blossoming and Bringing Forth Fruit Thomas Watson
Philippians 1:1-11 Philippians - The Joyful Letter
Philippians 1:12-26 What Trials & Tribulations Can & Cannot Do
Mark Adams
Philippians 1:12 Insignificance Into Influence (Ro 8:28) Robert Morgan
Philippians 1:15-18 Birth of Term Living Grace Wayne A. Barber (audio)
Philippians 1:20-21 Response to Suffering Alan Redpath
Philippians 1:21 The Death of the Righteous Thomas Watson
Philippians 1:23 The Saint's Desire to be with Christ Thomas Watson
Philippians 1:20-21 Homesick for Heaven H C G Moule
Philippians 1:27-30 Being A Christian in Non-Christian World Mark Adams
Philippians 1:1-30: Approving What is Excellent Bob Fromm
Philippians 2 Notes Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 2:1-18 Implications of the Incarnation
Philippians 2:5-18 Personal Implications of the Incarnation
Bob Deffinbaugh
Philippians 2:5-11Threefold Righteousness Martin Luther
Philippians 2:5-11 He Humbled Himself! Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 2:5-8:Doctrine of Kenosis Alva McClain
Philippians 2:5-8: The Empty God Charles T. Buntin
Philippians 2:5-8:  The humiliation and condescension of Christ John Owen
Philippians 2:8: Of Christ’s Humiliation in his Life John Flavel
Philippians 2:5 Created to Become Like Christ Mark Adams
Philippians 1:21 He and He Alone
Philippians 2:12-13 Working Out Our Own Salvation
D Martyn Lloyd Jones
Philippians 2:11 Following His Example
Philippians 2:12-18 Whine or Shine
Mark Adams
Philippians 2:12-13  On Working Out Our Own Salvation
Philippians 2:12-13  On Working Out Our Own Salvation
John Wesley
Philippians 2:12-13 The One Thing Necessary Thomas Watson
Philippians 2:12-13 We're Made to Bring God Pleasure Robert Morgan
Philippians 2:15 A chameleon kind of religion John Angell James
Philippians 2:15 Holiness: A Present Possibility G. Campbell Morgan
Philippians 2:19-30 Kindred Spirits Mark Adams
Philippians 3 Notes Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 3:2-4:1 Pressing On Bob Fromm
Philippians 3:8, 9 Righteousness George MacDonald
Philippians 3:10 Power of Christ's Resurrection George Whitefield
Philippians 3:12 Christian Perfection John Wesley
Philippians 3:12-14 Don't Look Back! Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 3:12-21 Running to Win Mark Adams
Philippians 3:17-21 Enemies of the Cross Martin Luther
Philippians 3:17: Character of Paul Jonathan Edwards
Philippians 4:1-9 A Word for the Worrier Mark Adams
Philippians 4 Notes Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 4:1-20: Maranatha! Bob Fromm

Philippians 4:4 Christian Joy

John Broadus
Philippians 4:4 Joy a Duty - Sermon Notes C H Spurgeon
Philippians 4:7 Garrisoned in Christ
Philippians 4:7 The Sentinel of the Heart
Philippians 4:8 The Government of our Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 Six Sisters
F B Meyer

Philippians 4:4: Living in the Peace of God

Philippians 4:8: Living in the Behavior of God

Philippians 4:10: Consequences of Living Grace

Wayne A. Barber (audio)
Philippians 4:10-13 All Things are Possible to Him that Believes
Philippians 4:10-13 Three Conditions for the Grace of Contentment
Philippians 4:14-20 Filling and Being Filled
Philippians 4:21-23 Closing Salutations
F B Meyer
Philippians 4:10-23 Marks of Maturity Mark Adams
Philippians 4:11 Art of Divine Contentment: An Exposition of Philippians 4:11 - This is essentially an entire Book on this one verse! Mark Adams
Philippians 4:11-13 Crossing from Covetousness to Contentment Mark Adams
Philippians 4:11-20 The Content Life Joe Guglielmo
Philippians 4:19 All You Need Lehman Strauss
Philippians 4:21: The Eternal Impact of Living Grace Wayne A. Barber (audio)
Philippians 4:21-23 Closing Salutations F B Meyer
Net Bible
Commentary Notes
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Net Commentary Notes at bottom
Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

Our Daily Bread

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Philippians 1 -  Illustrations 1
Philippians 2 -  Illustrations 2

Philippians 3 -  Illustrations 3
Philippians 4 -  Illustrations 4

Phil 1:3: Able To Forget?
Phil 1:6: End Of Construction
Phil 1:6: Grandpa's Tree
Phil 1:6: End of Construction
Phil 1:6 Joy Stealers
Phil 1:9-11 Ripple Effect
Phil 1:8-11 Beware of Open Doors
Phil 1:12: When Trouble Strikes
Phil 1:12: It's Contagious
Phil 1:12: The Fallacy
Phil 1:12: Finding Gain In Loss
Phil 1:12-17 The Ring
Phil 1:15 The Sign
Phil 1:18: God's Amazing Patience
Phil 1:18: What's Your Motive?
Phil 1:18: Church Competition
Phil 1:18: God's Amazing Patience
Phil 1:19-30: An Expensive Gospel
Phil 1:19-26: Eager For Heaven
Phil 1:20: One Life Is Enough
Phil 1:21 Expectations
Phil 1:21 A Winner Either Way
Phil 1:21 Better Yet
Phil 1:21 What Keeps Us Going
Phil 1:21: Delayed Departure
Phil 1:21: Living in Retirement
Phil 1:21: A Purpose that Sustains
Phil 1:21: He's In Heaven
Phil 1:21: To Die Is Gain
Phil 1:21: A Ruling Passion
Phil 1:21: Now And Later
Phil 1:21:Joy In Living & Victory In Dying
Phil 1:21: Foundational Praying
Phil 1:21: A Winner Either Way
Phil 1:21: Building A Life
Phil 1:21: A New Location
Phil 1:21,23: Pulled in Two Directions
Phil 1:23: Stay or Go?
Phil 1:23: Change of Address
Phil 1:27: Withstanding the Storm
Phil 1:27: Keep On Writing
Phil 1:27 Silent Witness
Phil 1:27: Loud Silence
Phil 1:29: A Bumpy Road

Phil 2:2: Tug of War

Phil 2:3: Running for Others
Phil 2:3: Anger Management
Phil 2:4: Love Speaks Loudest
Phil 2:4: The Outward Look

Phil 2:4:A Church That Cares

Phil 2:4:Looking Out For Others
Phil 2:5: He Humbled Himself
Phil 2:5: Christmas Spirit

Phil 2:5-11: Sent Down

Phil 2:5-11: Jesus: Unique In All The World

Phil 2:5-11: Door Of Humility

Phil 2:5-11: The Name
Phil 2:5: The Servant of Servants
Phil 2:5,7: The Power Of Service
Phil 2:7: A Christmas Story

Phil 2:7: An Audience Of One
Phil 2:8: One Giant Leap For God
Phil 2:9: What's In A Name?
Phil 2:9: The Name
Phil 2:11: The One True God
Phil 2:11: Our Savior And King

Phil 2:12-13: Energy Crisis
Phil 2:12: A Long Obedience
Phil 2:13: Your Greatest Desire
Phil 2:13: God Is At Work
Phil 2:14: No Complaints

Phil 2:14: No Gripping
Phil 2:14: Complaining Or Praising?
Phil 2:14:Thank You For Not Squawking
Phil 2:14-15:Lights In the World

Phil 2:14:An Impossible Challenge?
Phil 2:14-15: Part of the Solution

Phil 2:14-15: A Crooked Generation
Phil 2:15: The Power Of Light
Phil 2:15: Pilot Lights

Phil 2:15: Shine!
Phil 2:15: Finding Our Way Home
Phil 2:15-16: Shine Where You Are
Phil 2:15-16: Lights In The Darkness
Phil 2:19: Encouraging People
Phil 2:20: Who Cares?

Phil 2:20: A Great Coach

Phil 2:30: True Sacrifice

Phil 2:30: Introductions
Phil 3:1-11 Becoming What You Are

Phil 3:1-11 Whom Will You Trust?

Phil 3:7: China’s Billy Graham

Phil 3:7: When All Is Lost

Phil 3:7: What’s The Cost?
Phil 3:8: I Have Everything
Phil 3:8: Just Living?
Phil 3:8: Religion Or Relationship?
Phil 3:9: Captives in Churches
Phil 3:10: The Highest Goal
Phil 3:12: Room For Advancement
Phil 3:12: "Hurry Sickness"
Phil 3:12: Pressing on

Phil 3:12-13:Winning The Race
Phil 3:12,14: Keep Pressing On
Phil 3:14: Pressing on
Phil 3:13: A Time to Forget
Phil 3:13-14: What Is My Purpose?
Phil 3:13-14: Seeing Or Remembering?
Phil 3:13-14: Look Back or Ahead?

Phil 3:13-14: Looking Ahead

Phil 3:13-14: Cleaning Out The Files

Phil 3:13-14: The Pudding Guy
Phil 3:14: Keep The Prize In Mind

Phil 3:14: Keep Reaching For The Top

Phil 3:14: Trampling Temptation
Phil 3:14,17: Past, Present, Future
Phil 3:18-19: Contrasts
Phil 3:20: Occupied With Heaven
Phil 3:20: Waiting

Phil 3:20: Change Of Address
Phil 3:20-21: A New Edition

Phil 3:20-21: Astonished Joy
Phil 3:20-21: We Will Be Like Him!
Phil 3:21: Frozen Heads

Phil 4:1-9: The Worry Box
Phil 4:2: Break the Cycle
Phil 4:3: Unheralded Champions
Phil 4:4: Rejoice No Matter What!
Phil 4:4: Gratitude or Grumbling

Phil 4:4: Arranging Your Mind

Phil 4:4: Self-Pity Or Rejoicing?

Phil 4:4-9: Cast Your Cares

Phil 4:4-13: Pascal’s Prayer

Phil 4:5: How Gentle Are You?
Phil 4:6: Prayer With Thanksgiving
Phil 4:6: Have You Prayed?
Phil 4:6: Forget Worry
Phil 4:6: Keeping Away the Elephants

Phil 4:6: Is It Time To Pray?
Phil 4:6-7: Prescription For Anxiety
Phil 4:7:  Down But Not Out

Phil 4:7:  Peaceful Anxiety

Phil 4:7:  The Search For Peace
Phil 4:8: Do You Talk To Yourself?
Phil 4:8: Something To Think About
Phil 4:8: Buds Of Beauty

Phil 4:8: Think Together

Phil 4:8: The Gift Of Thought

Phil 4:8: What's The Connection?

Phil 4:10-19: Fast Feet

Phil 4:10-19: Fast Feet
Phil 4:11: Enough
Phil 4:11: Free To Choose
Phil 4:11 The Greenest Grass
Phil 4:11: Little Or Much
Phil 4:11: Happiness Is . . .

Phil 4:11: Be Coachable!
Phil 4:11-12: A Good Surrender

Phil 4:13: The Power Of Weakness
Phil 4:13: Choose Your Color
Phil 4:13: Always Available
Phil 4:13: The Strength We Need
Phil 4:18: A Note Of Thanks
Phil 4:19: God's Checks Never Bounce

Phil 4:19: The Little Things Too
Phil 4:19: The Lord Will Provide
Phil 4:19: Lunch Provided
Phil 4:19: Blues-Chasers
Phil 4:19: The Little Things Too
Phil 4:19: The Ultimate Giver

Phil 4:19: Absolute Needs

Gene Pensiero
Sermons
Calvary Chapel Hanford

Philippians 1:1-11
Philippians 1:12-30
Philippians 2:1-11
Philippians 2:12-30
Philippians 3:1-16
Philippians 3:17-21
Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:10-23

John Piper
Sermons

Philippians 1:1-8 God Finishes What He Starts
Philippians 1:9-11 The Excellence Which Love Approves
Philippians 1:12-30 Fearlessness As a Sign of Destruction...

Philippians 1:18-24 The Inner Essence of Worship

Philippians 1:19-21 The Noble Army of the Martyrs Praise Thee
Philippians 1:19-26 Piper's Candidating Sermon

Philippians 1:27-30 Striving for the Faith of the Gospel

Philippians 2:9-11 And All the Earth Shall Own Him Lord

Philippians 3:1-14 Called to Suffer and Rejoice

Philippians 3:2-16 Going Hard After the Holy God

Philippians 3:4-14 The Discontented Christian Life

Ray Pritchard
 Sermon Series
Joyful Living

Philippians 1:1-8: Joyful Living in a Grumpy World
Philippians 1:6: Faithful to Finish His Work in You
Philippians 1:6: Can I Lose My Salvation?
Philippians 1:9-11 Don’t Settle for Second-Best  
Philippians 1:9-11: How to Pray for Anyone About Anything
Philippians 1:12-18: Keep Your Eye on the Donut and Not on the Hole
Philippians 1:19-26: The Life That Wins
Philippians 1:27-30: Joy in the Trenches
Philippians 2:1-4: Getting Along With Cantankerous Christians
Philippians 2:6-11: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?
Philippians 2:9-11 The Incomparable Christ
Philippians 2:19-30: Making God's A-Team
Philippians 3:1-11: From Rubbish to Jesus
Philippians 3:12-21: Go for the Gold
Philippians 3:20-21: What Is Heaven Like?
Philippians 4:1-9: How to Have Joy All Year Long
Philippians 4:10-13: Will 1999 Be a Happy New Year?
Philippians 4:13 One Word You Shouldn't Say In 1993

Philippians 4:13-23: God’s Promise to You

A. T. Robertson
 Word Pictures
Greek Word Study

Philippians 1
Philippians 2  
Philippians 3

Philippians 4

Rob Salvato
 Sermon Notes
Calvary Chapel Vista

Philippians 1:1-8 The Good Work Of God

Philippians 1:9-11Grow In Love

Philippians 1:12-20 For Me To Live Is Christ

Philippians 1:21-30 My Master's Passion

Philippians 2:1-11 Having The Mind Of Christ

Philippians 2:12-16 Divine Energy In The Heart

Philippians 2:17-30 Communion

Philippians 3:1-6 Losing To Gain

Philippians 3:7-16 Pressing Toward The Mark

Philippians 3:17-4:23 The Presence Of The God Of Peace

Chuck Smith
Sermon Notes
Calvary Chapel

Philippians 1
Philippians 1:21

Philippians 2
Philippians 2:8

Philippians 3

Philippians 3:7
Philippians 3:9
Philippians 3:14
Philippians 4
Philippians 4:6

 

Through the Bible Series

Philippians 1

Philippians 2

Philippians 3-4

 

Study Guide for Philippians

C. H. Spurgeon
All
of His Sermons
On Philippians

PHILIPPIANS 1

Philippians 1:3-7 The Pastor's Joy and Confidence - Pdf
Philippians 1:6 The Perseverance of the Saints - Pdf
Philippians 1:18 Evangelical Congratulation (by W. Brock) Pdf
Philippians 1:19 The Minister's Plea - Pdf
Philippians 1:21  Good Man's Life and Death
Philippians 1:23 Paul's Desire to Depart
Philippians 1:23 Forever with the Lord - Pdf
Philippians 1:27 The Gospel's Power in a Christian's Life - Pdf

 

PHILIPPIANS 2

Philippians 2:1 Consolation in Christ
Philippians 2:8 Our Lord in the Valley of Humiliation - Pdf
Philippians 2:9-11 Exaltation of Christ
Philippians 2:12 Your Own Salvation
Philippians 2:12, 13 Working Out What is Worked In - Pdf
Philippians 2:14-16 Believers--Lights in the World - Pdf

 

PHILIPPIANS 3

Philippians 3:7-9 A Business Like Account - Pdf
Philippians 3:8 The Priceless Prize
Philippians 3:10 Do You Know Him - Pdf
Philippians 3:10 The Power of His Resurrection - Pdf
Philippians 3:12 Paul Apprehended and Apprehending - Pdf
Philippians 3:13,13 Onward! - Pdf
Philippians 3:18,19 The Enemies of the Cross of Christ - Pdf
Philippians 3:18-19 False Professors Solemnly Warned
Philippians 3:20-21 The Power of Christ Illustrated by the Resurrection
Philippians 3:20-21 Citizenship in Heaven - Pdf
Philippians 3:20-21,4:1 Watchword for Today: Stand Fast - Pdf

 

PHILIPPIANS 4

Philippians 4:4 Joy, a Duty
Philippians 4:4 Joy a Duty - Sermon Notes
Philippians 4:6,7 Prayer the Cure for Care - Pdf
Philippians 4:6 Prayer Perfumed with Praise
Philippians 4:7 The Peace of God - Pdf
Philippians 4:7 How to Keep the Heart
Philippians 4:11 Contentment
Philippians 4:13 All Sufficiency Magnified - Pdf
Philippians 4:19 Filling the Empty Vessels - Pdf

Philippians 4:19 A New Year's Wish

C H Spurgeon
Exposition of Philippians
Selected Expositions Compiled

Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

C H Spurgeon
Devotionals
Morning and Evening
Faith's Checkbook

Philippians 1:21
Philippians 1:27
Philippians 2:8
Philippians 2:15
Philippians 3:8
Philippians 3:10
Philippians 3:21
Philippians 4:6-7
Philippians 4:9
Philippians 4:11
Philippians 4:12

Philippians 4:19

Today's Word
Grant Richison
Excellent Exposition & Application
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Introduction
Philippians 1:1a
Philippians 1:1b
Philippians 1:1c
Philippians 1:2
Philippians 1:3
Philippians 1:4
Philippians 1:5
Philippians 1:6
Philippians 1:7a
Philippians 1:7b
Philippians 1:8
Philippians 1:9a
Philippians 1:9b
Philippians 1:10
Philippians 1:10b
Philippians 1:11
Philippians 1:11b
Philippians 1:12
Philippians 1:12b
Philippians 1:12c

Philippians 1:13
Philippians 1:14
Philippians 1:15
Philippians 1:16a
Philippians 1:16b
Philippians 1:17
Philippians 1:18
Philippians 1:19
Philippians 1:20
Philippians 1:20b
Philippians 1:20c
Philippians 1:20d
Philippians 1:21
Philippians 1:22
Philippians 1:23
Philippians 1:24
Philippians 1:25
Philippians 1:26
Philippians 1:27
Philippians 1:27
Philippians 1:28
Philippians 1:29
Philippians 1:29
Philippians 1:30

Philippians 2:1
Philippians 2:1b
Philippians 2:1c
Philippians 2:1d
Philippians 2:2
Philippians 2:2b
Philippians 2:2c
Philippians 2:2d
Philippians 2:3a
Philippians 2:3b

Philippians 2:4
Philippians 2:5
Philippians 2:6
Philippians 2:6
Philippians 2:7
Philippians 2:7
Philippians 2:7b
Philippians 2:8
Philippians 2:8b
Philippians 2:9
Philippians 2:9b
Philippians 2:10
Philippians 2:11
Philippians 2:12
Philippians 2:12b
Philippians 2:13
Philippians 2:13b
Philippians 2:14
Philippians 2:15a
Philippians 2:15b
Philippians 2:15c
Philippians 2:15d
Philippians 2:15e
Philippians 2:16
Philippians 2:17,18
Philippians 2:19
Philippians 2:20
Philippians 2:21
Philippians 2:22
Philippians 2:23-24
Philippians 2:25
Philippians 2:25b
Philippians 2:25c
Philippians 2:25d
Philippians 2:25e
Philippians 2:25f
Philippians 2:26
Philippians 2:27a
Philippians 2:27b
Philippians 2:28
Philippians 2:29
Philippians 2:30

Philippians 3:1

Philippians 3:1b

Philippians 3:2

Philippians 3:2b

Philippians 3:3

Philippians 3:3b

Philippians 3:4

Philippians 3:5

Philippians 3:5b

Philippians 3:5c

Philippians 3:6

Philippians 3:6b

Philippians 3:7

Philippians 3:8

Philippians 3:8b

Philippians 3:8c

Philippians 3:9

Philippians 3:9b

Philippians 3:9c

Philippians 3:9d

Philippians 3:10

Philippians 3:10b

Philippians 3:10c

Philippians 3:10d

Philippians 3:11

Philippians 3:12

Philippians 3:12b

Philippians 3:13

Philippians 3:13b

Philippians 3:13c

Philippians 3:13d

Philippians 3:14

Philippians 3:14b

Philippians 3:15

Philippians 3:15b

Philippians 3:15c

Philippians 3:15d

Philippians 3:15e

Philippians 3:15f

Philippians 3:15g

Philippians 3:16

Philippians 3:16b

Philippians 3:17

Philippians 3:17b

Philippians 3:18

Philippians 3:19

Philippians 3:19b

Philippians 3:20

Philippians 3:20b

Philippians 3:21

Philippians 3:21b

Philippians 4:1

Philippians 4:1b

Philippians 4:2

Philippians 4:2b

Philippians 4:2c

Philippians 4:3

Philippians 4:3b

Philippians 4:04

Philippians 4:4b

Philippians 4:5

Philippians 4:5b

Philippians 4:05c

Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6b

Philippians 4:6c

Philippians 4:6d

Philippians 4:6e

Philippians 4:6f

Philippians 4:6g

Philippians 4:6h

Philippians 4:6i

Philippians 4:7

Philippians 4:7b

Philippians 4:8

Philippians 4:8b

Philippians 4:8c

Philippians 4:8d

Philippians 4:8e

Philippians 4:8f

Philippians 4:8g

Philippians 4:8h

Philippians 4:8i

Philippians 4:8j

Philippians 4:9

Philippians 4:9b

Philippians 4:10

Philippians 4:10b

Philippians 4:11

Philippians 4:11b

Philippians 4:12

Philippians 4:12b

Philippians 4:12c

Philippians 4:12d

Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13b

Philippians 4:14

Philippians 4:14b

Philippians 4:15

Philippians 4:15b

Philippians 4:16

Philippians 4:17

Philippians 4:18

Philippians 4:18b

Philippians 4:18c

Philippians 4:18d

Philippians 4:19

Philippians 4:19b

Philippians 4:20

Philippians 4:21-22

Marvin Vincent
Greek Word Study

Philippians 1
Philippians 2
Philippians 3
Philippians 4

John Walvoord
To Live is Christ
Commentary on Philippians

Preface
Introduction
Philippians 1 Christ Shall Be Magnified
Philippians 2 At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Should Bow
Philippians 3 We Look for the Savior
Philippians 4 The God of Peace Shall Be With You

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