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." Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. 6. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 24. Most people would say, "I can do some things but not all things.". 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. Over its western portal may still be read, graven on a brazen plate, the words, 'Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' Children's Sermon for Luke 12:13-21. We linger around the four great landmarks, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Gethsemane, Calvary, and they are a ceaseless inspiration to us. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. I gazed with wonder at the boy. Swallow. H. Spurgeon.No man is likely to accomplish much who moodily indulges a desponding view of his own capacities. The lady then said to him, "You cannot paint like the great master unless you have his spirit."(W. You will find that His burden is always light. 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. "Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Phil. Similarly, in a high spiritual sense, we can do nothing good without Him. May all of us be strong in Him. Now I can burn!"(J. Children's sermon Philippians 4:4 Cathy A. Liening B.I.B.L.E. 8. Swallow. By the effect of His unique teaching. God is with usREJOICE! 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. Are you incapable for strong effort? Our very strength is weakness. 13). 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. For four hundred years noisy crowds have fought, and sorrowed, and fretted, beneath the dim inscription in an unknown tongue; Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, Think on These Things' . 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. Ratatouille Kids Shirt Girls Boys Youth Unisex T-Shirt Size Large 10/12 NWOT . And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." March 10. Christ can give you a lion's boldness. It applies to the whole life. He had had occasion to mention three of his fellow-workers, and, 'Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice!'--PHIL. 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." 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. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. Faith+Open: Gather the children. 7. It is not allowed to rust in idleness. iv. May all of us be strong in Him. A fine harmony in the two statements. 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. Not only did it hang there but it upheld four thousand pounds weight attached to it! F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. Do net go through the world saying, "I was born little." 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. "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. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. 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. PHILIPPIANS iv. (If . 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." 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. November 24. "And again I say, rejoice" (Phil. God never demands of us what we cannot do; and Paul tells us that there is no limit to our power; he poor, weak, frail as he was, could do all things when strengthened by Christ. (Philippians iv. 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. Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth August 24. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. A. 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. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. 20-23 (R.V.). 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. 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. Spurgeon. 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. Well, that song has inspired the title of today's sermon, which will make more sense to you later. Every word of His is the bread of life.4. Iv. )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. Hugh BinningChristmas Peace(Sunday before Christmas.) "I Can do all Things through Christ" (Phil. 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. You will find that His burden is always light. He is the Saviour from the curse of life sin. If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. The Rev. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. Our power "through Christ which strengthens us" is limitless. "Without me nothing." Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account. And in verse 8, Paul calls those in Philippi to recall his teaching and put it into practice. 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?" Paul was as gentle as he was strong. Winsome courtesy and delicate considerateness lay in his character, in beautiful union with fiery impetuosity and undaunted tenacity of conviction. Look at old Ignatius with his arm in the lion's mouth, exclaiming, "Now I begin to be a Christian. The true children of God can do all things that they can ever desire to do, viz., the will of God. )The fountain of strengthJ. This continual refrain of gladness is all the more remarkable if we remember the Apostle's circumstances. It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' "Follow my example, of not trusting in my righteousness, but in the righteousness of Jesus (Philippians 3:17). I. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth March 10. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. 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." From particular admonitions,4. "Be Careful for Nothing" (Phil. showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. 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. "The peace that passes all understanding" is the very breath of God in the soul. Philippians 4:11 Contentment I. S. Spencer, D. D. I. . )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. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. By working faith in us, which brings us into vital union with Him who is the source of strength.II. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." 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. Iv. A. Alexander, D. D.We all need strength. "Without me nothing." Today we're going to celebrate that with a parade. If we believed great things we should do great things. We shall use the figure of a fortress, which is to be kept. In every part of our life we have Christ's influence. What is the way to lay your burden down? Series Note: In the lectionary year A Pentecost 14 through 17 we read through Philippians as the Epistle each week. Even when you fall into divers temptations, reckon it joy, and delight, and God will make your reckoning good. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. Phil. H. Over its western portal may still be read, graven on a brazen plate, the words, 'Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. Our strength is not superseded. )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. (ver. 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. 4. Two speakers, Divine-human and human. 3. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.'--PHIL. 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. Preparation:You could use instruments and noisemakers if you choose for this childrens sermon. iv. St. Paul writes of "all things," as though there were many things to be done in the power of Christ. 13). It is not peace with God, but the peace of God. out Christ and yet considering Him as God we cannot even do evil without the strength He supplies. God gives faith equal to the emergency. Iv. A. We may feel our dignity affronted, and our first impulse will be denial of, or objection to the universality of the statement. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. When he came in sight of the stake he exclaimed, "Oh! The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. REJOICE! If we will take it to heart, it will tell us how to keep Christmas-day. 8. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. F. B. Tinling, B. )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. Stop the flow of the current for one instant and the huge horseshoe dropped. We need not be taught Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860The Bible the Great Civilizer(Fourth Sunday in Lent.) "Courageous Christians neededC. This is a defect we cannot supply. 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.' So should our gratitude be.(J. Only a master can touch a superb musical instrument like that! Christians Should Not Complain. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. Those who heard him supposed he intended to recant, but they misunderstood him. Whether conscious or unconscious of it, we are all weak. 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. So should our gratitude be.(J. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. 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. Commit means to hand over, to trust wholly to another. 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. To resist temptation.3. Iv. 4). 1. He who protects the feeble fledglings in their warm nest also braces the strong branches of the oak to wrestle with the gale. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. We may trust it and be deceived by it. ITS NATURE. Parable of the Rich Man. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. So, if we give our trials to Him, He will carry them. iv. III. 5). The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. 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. Phil. )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. 6). iv. A. Chapter 8 The Intercessory Prayers of Christians (Luke 11:5, 6.) I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. 4). If we walk in righteousness He will carry us through. )Strength through ChristT. All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. "Be careful for nothing" (Phil. (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? Now I can burn!"(J. But our life will prove that Christ is right. (Philippians 1:1-11) What if Our Trouble is Really God Doing Something Great? For years he had not known one day's rest. Paul gives particular instances, then generalizes. iv. Children Ministry. iv. 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." New Here. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." Our strength is not superseded. 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