Lessons from a Love Offering
Philippians 4:14-20 · Preached November 1, 2026
Paul's thank-you letter to the Philippians reveals that the one who gives generously benefits more than the one who receives.
See what this sermon became →Home / Sermon Library / Philippians
Sermons on Philippians
Browse 4 real sermons on Philippians from 2 churches across the MinistryHelper network, each turned into a full set of devotionals, discussion guides, and study content.
All In for God and Others
Philippians 2:1-11 · Preached November 1, 2026
A sermon on what it looks like to surrender every area of life to Christ and pour that out in service to others.
See what this sermon became →
Trading Worry for Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 · Preached August 30, 2026
Paul's command to pray about everything instead of worrying about anything offers a practical path from anxiety to peace.
See what this sermon became →
Working Out What God Works In
Philippians 2:12-13 · Preached August 23, 2026
The Christian life is the ongoing process of working out what God is already working in you.
See what this sermon became →4 five-day devotionals from sermons on Philippians
Each one was written from a different sermon on Philippians, in that pastor's own voice. Pick a sermon and read all five days free.
Lessons from a Love Offering
“When you give, really give, from a sincere heart, the blessing flows back to you in ways that outlast the dollars. Paul describes their gift as producing fruit that increases to your credit, like a deposit in an account that keeps growing.”
Read all 5 days of the devotionalAll In for God and Others
“Real, lasting humility grows from the inside out, from being so aware of how much you've been given that generosity becomes your natural response, not your obligation.”
Read all 5 days of the devotionalWorking Out What God Works In
“He doesn't just change your behavior, he changes your desires. He places holy dissatisfaction where there was once comfortable numbness. He stirs up hunger for things that are good and true and life-giving.”
Read all 5 days of the devotional4 small group discussion guides from sermons on Philippians
Ready-to-lead discussion questions, each set drawn from one sermon on Philippians. Open one and take it to your group this week.
Lessons from a Love Offering
“Paul says in verse 17, "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit." What do you think Paul means by "fruit that increases to your account"? What kind of return is he talking about?”
Open the discussion guideAll In for God and Others
“The sermon suggested that humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. What's the difference? How does that reframe the way you think about humility in your own life?”
Open the discussion guideTrading Worry for Peace
“en we bring everything to God in prayer, with a heart of worship, honest petition, and genuine thanksgiving, we receive something no self-help strategy can manufacture: the supernatural, protective peace of God that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 🔥”
Open the discussion guideWorking Out What God Works In
“Small Group Discussion Guide "Working It Out: The Outworking and Inworking of the Christian Life" Based on Philippians 2:12-13 For Facilitators: This guide is designed for a 60-90 minute meeting.”
Open the discussion guide4 deep study guides from sermons on Philippians
For groups that want to go further. Each guide works through one sermon on Philippians passage by passage.
Lessons from a Love Offering
“Paul says in verse 18 that he is "well supplied", despite being under house arrest, facing a capital trial, and dependent on others for his basic needs. What does this tell us about the relationship between contentment and generosity?”
Open the deep study guideAll In for God and Others
“Paul takes a word the culture used as an insult and makes it the defining characteristic of Christlikeness. True tapeinophrosynÄ“ isn't self-deprecation, it's a reorientation of focus from self to others.”
Open the deep study guideWorking Out What God Works In
“The word "therefore" in verse 12 connects the command to the Hymn of Christ in verses 5-11. Why do you think Paul follows a song about Christ's humility and exaltation with a command to work, rather than a call to worship?”
Open the deep study guide4 sermon quizzes from sermons on Philippians
Short quizzes that check whether a sermon on Philippians landed. Each one was built from that sermon's actual content.
Lessons from a Love Offering
“The pastor referenced R.G. LeTourneau, a businessman who made earthmoving machines. What was his famous quote about generosity?”
Take the sermon quizAll In for God and Others
“What does the sermon say about the quote often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: 'Preach the gospel always, and when necessary use words'?”
Take the sermon quizTrading Worry for Peace
“According to Philippians 4:6-7, what does Paul say we should do instead of being anxious?”
Take the sermon quizWorking Out What God Works In
“The pastor told a funny story about people who vowed they'd never go to church again once they left their mother's house. What was his spiritual point?”
Take the sermon quiz4 sermons from 2 churches