Living in Contentment: Philippians 4:10-20
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living in Contentment: Philippians 4:10-20

As Paul brings his epistle to a close, he offers a heartfelt “thank you” to the church in Philippi for the gift they had sent to alleviate his distress. In the middle of this “thank you,” however, he assures them that the primary reason for his joy in their giving is not because of the benefit that he had gained by receiving it, but the benefit that they had gained by giving it. At the core of this attitude was his deep contentment in life …

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Living in Peace: Philippians 4:6-7
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living in Peace: Philippians 4:6-7

In this final chapter of his epistle, Paul begins with a section addressed in a very personal way to his dearly loved brothers in Philippi. The opening verses of Philippians 4 (v. 2-9) are bound together by the common theme of “peace.” Sandwiched between verses on either side that address the issue of peace among the brothers are two verses (6-7) that address the issue of peace within ourselves.

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