B. When I last visited him my three-year-old girl saw that piano, and since most children like to bang on pianos, she quickly climbed upon the bench and began to plunk away. About rfour.org. People who have a lot of earthly treasure are people who we think of as rich -- they have money, a big house, or . I venture to apply them to ourselves, and I speak now especially to the members of my own church and congregation. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureFarewell Words'Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever, Amen. 4. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth December 17. 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?" 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. He took me out of the building altogether, to a little circumscribed place beneath, where there was only one door and a window to the whole room; but through the open door I saw the great piston moving in silent and majestic power as it was doing this wondrous work. 7. 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." We begin our Christian life by working, trying and struggling in the energy of the flesh to save Rev. Perhaps you found the first dose ineffectual. As the result of this, instead of recanting, he cried out triumphantly, "Now I can burn! showing how he rejoiced at their generosity toward him while in prison.19. We are to live and work and be strong in the LORD, and in the power of His might - not in the strength and power of our own, fleshly, human abilities. iv. Chapter 3 God's Peace Obtained in Answer to Prayer (Philippians 4:6, 7.) 6). Let us note, then, first, the personal bond which gives force, 'Other my fellow-labourers whose names are in the book of life.'--PHIL. To serve God in any state! A. He alone is able to keep it, and He can so keep it that "nothing shall offend us." Iv. He healed the sick; sickness can be better borne. L. Cuyler, D. D.When I was at Princeton, Professor Henry had so constructed a huge bar of iron, bent into the form of a horseshoe, that it used to hang suspended from another iron bar above it. (If . By instructing us in the knowledge of our weakness and His own strength.3. PHILIPPIANS iv. The calls for strength are many and various, flesh and heart fail before them; but "they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength," so that in Christ the heaviest burden may be borne and the hardest task accomplished and the weakest soul win the victory over the most powerful foe, with a strength which is practically omnipotent, because it is derived frown an almighty source. 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." and as to Christ thy Lord, most comely "as the lily among thorns," being his "love among the daughters," Cant. How is it that some of you then are doing nothing? B. F. B. Tinling, B. A.In the days of bloody Mary a poor Protestant was condemned to be burned alive. In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. "I can do all things through Christ" (Phil. But, at last, a poor peasant woman came forward. 6). 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. )Strength through ChristT. he proceeds to general exhortations,10. 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. Philippians Children's Sermon Series. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting. It is too sensible to aim after impossibilities, or to increase the infelicities of life by fretfulness. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. Resources for Christian Education. Let there be love to Christ and to souls in your hearts, and greater wonders will be accomplished. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) In all life's experiences, conflicts, emergencies, Christ has preceded us. The Christian becomes "a law unto himself," but behind the Christian and the law is the great Inspirer Christ. As the result of this, instead of recanting, he cried out triumphantly, "Now I can burn! iv. Paul was as gentle as he was strong. 4). 4. 4). Among all the names of God perhaps the most comprehensive is the name Jehovah. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) All of the timeREJOICE! 4. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. That is the way to take His burden up. Not Christ has strengthened, did strengthen at conversion, "As thy days so shall thy strength be.". 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." And as to Christ Thy LordPreface. iv. Yours is a very heavy one. He took me out of the building altogether, to a little circumscribed place beneath, where there was only one door and a window to the whole room; but through the open door I saw the great piston moving in silent and majestic power as it was doing this wondrous work. "I can" implies the personal life, reason, conscience, will, and endeavour. Chapter 9 The Three Essentials of T. 1. The very words of the next text might suggest this, even if we did not know it from experience. To conquer all corruptions. 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. Yours is a very heavy one. This is a glorious text, and one fit to be the key-note of Christmas-day. He had suffered the most excruciating pain. 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. For years he had not known one day's rest. 6). God in Christ speaks.1. It is a good thing to rejoice in the Lord. There are two hands there--God's hand pressing us down, humbling us, and then God's hand lifting Rev. By the effects of His wondrous life. "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." 6). Whether conscious or unconscious of it, we are all weak. Beloved, are you there? He told me before some remarkable things of this boy. July 31 2022, Lectionary Year C, 7-31-22. 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." 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. August 24. There is no limit to its possibilities. Inasmuch as the heart is the most important part of man--for out of it are the issues of life--it would be natural to expect that Satan, when he intended to do mischief to manhood, would be sure to make his strongest Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 4: 1858ContentmentWe, my brethren, might well be willing to endure Paul's infirmities, and share the cold dungeon with him, if we too might by any means attain unto such a degree of contentment. And the promise saith that it shall be kept--kept by "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, through Christ Jesus." If you are going to have the whole congregation join in the blessing time then have it printed in the bulletin. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.'--PHIL. It is remarkable how timid and doubting Christians have in time of trial behaved most bravely. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God that He may exalt you in due time." iv. Luke 4:1-13 Filled with God's Spirit (Edstrom) Luke 4:1-13 Food for the Soul (Edstrom) Luke 4:1-13 Jesus Is Tempted (Miller) Luke 4:1-13 Jesus' Temptation (Klein) Luke 4:14-21 Filled with the Spirit (Edstrom) Luke 4:14-21 Making Things Happen (Edstrom) Luke 4:14-21 Why God Sent Jesus (Miller) The lesson was used for older elementary students and it focuses on the importance of making daily Bible reading and prayer a priority. "And Again I Say, Rejoice" (Phil. Chapter 2 Our Requests Made Known unto God (Philippians 4:6.) It is in regard to this requirement that the apostle more immediately records this assurance of sufficiency of strength. The brethren which are with me salute you. . iv. 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. 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." It applies to the whole life. Christ strengthens by his union with us. As I walked in and through those rooms, and went from one story to another, and saw the rolling of the pinions and heard the rattling of the wheels, and felt the vibration of the floor beneath my feet, while the raw material was being, as by magic, brought out at the other end to be a robe for a peasant or a prince, I said, 'Why, where in the world is the motive power that sets all this to work?' The goat stayed near the horse and acted as a guide to help the horse find its way around. B. SimpsonDays of Heaven Upon Earth May 26. 6). 3. 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. We are to pray about everything, and with every prayer we must blend our thanksgivings. 7). 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. iv. All of the time. A. Alexander, D. D.)Dependence on ChristJ. 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. Philippians 4:13 Iv. Cruden describes this name as the incommunicable name of God. It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' The exertion of weakness can not produce strength. Use the blessing as the benediction this week. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. It is astonishing how poor illiterate persons have been able to refute their clever opponents. Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHow to Say 'thank You''But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity. God's rest did not come till after His work was over, and ours will not. Christ is the only one who can make this sweeping assertion without fear of ultimate contradiction.II. It has been well said that this whole epistle may be summed up in two short sentences: 'I rejoice'; 'Rejoice ye!' All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Caesar's household. To resist temptation.3. . 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