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Philippians 2:1-13
Philippians 2:5-11
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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Chapter VI, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians, Ignatius of Antioch (c.110). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation)
  • Vision III.5, Similitude V.6, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
  • I.X.1, III.XII.9, IV.XXIV.2, V.XV1.3, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter I, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • III.1, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • I.24, IV.13, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.2, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
  • Chapter IV, Chapter VI, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • V.20, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
  • Chapter VII, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • I.II.10, III.I.7, III.I.19, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • V.XIV, IX.VII, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • I.37, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Origen. (c.228)
  • IV.Summary.32, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen / Rufinus (c.230)
  • VI.26, X.4, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
  • IV.XV, IV.XVIII, VI.XV, VIII.LIX, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • XI.17, XII.29, XIII.10, XIV.17, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • V. 2, VIII.10, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea, (c. 320).
  • Commentary by St John Chrysostom:
    • Homily V
      • "There is nothing better, there is nothing more affectionate, than a spiritual teacher; such an one surpasses the kindness of any natural father."
    • Homily VI
      •  "This reason then do ye constantly repeat[4] to them and to yourselves, and it will not suffer you to disbelieve the resurrection, and whoso disbelieves not the resurrection will take care to live with all heed so as to obtain eternal happiness."
    • Homily VII
      • "Whatsoever a man robs, and takes contrary to his right, he dares not lay aside, from fear lest it perish, and fall from his possession, but he keeps hold of it continually."
    • Homily VIII
      • "The devil, when he finds that he has no power to withdraw us from doing right, wishes to spoil our reward by other means."
  • "Christ an Example of Love," Philippians 2:5-11, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • "Sermon on Three-fold Righteousness" by Martin Luther, c. 1525.
    • "...what works are chiefly to be done? I reply: Especially those which promote chief righteousness and decrease original sin: thus to each and every one is the appropriate examination necessary of his own thing, because original sin expresses itself in one person so, and in another thus."
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "A most sure and grounded argument against pride, because we have nothing in us praiseworthy, but it comes from the free gift of God, and is outside of us, for we do not have ability or power, so much as to will well (much less to do well), except only by the free mercy of God."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "And O, what a glorious encouragement, to have the arm of Omnipotence stretched out for our support and our succour!"
  • On Working Out Our Own Salvation (Phil 2:12-13). Sermon by John Wesley.
    • "Some great truths, as the being and attributes of God, and the difference between moral good and evil, were known, in some measure, to the heathen world."
  • Under the Wrath of God, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c. 1800.
    • "But, my soul, while thou lookest up to Jesus hanging on the painful tree, contemplate the sufferings of the Lord Jesus in his sacred body."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "As Pagans meant literally those who were of one village, and drank of one fountain, how much greater is the union which conjoins those who drink of the same Spirit!"
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "He points to Christ as the example of humility and consecration to the good of others."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:1-13, Troy Toftgruben, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2017.
  • "For many scripture readers, Philippians 2:5-11 is a favorite. But this Sunday we have the rare privilege of hearing it in its original context."
  • "Downward Dog: Finding God in a Dog," Melissas Tidwell, ON Scripture, 2017.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Rev. Rob Fringer, A Plain Account, 2016
    • "In a world of self-preservation, self-promotion, and just plain selfishness, we might be perplexed by the words of Phil 2:5-11. With so many people striving for power they do not deserve, why would Christ surrender his right""
  • "Living As Friends," Commented Bible Passages from Taize, 2009.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Melinda Quivik, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2015.
    • "Every year, the Sunday that begins Holy Week gives us this reading from Paul: 'Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus … '"
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, Scott Hoezee, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • "Stories and Letters from Prison," Barbara Lundblad, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Sister Acts of Compassion.
  • Lectionary Greek, Rob Myallis, 2015.
  • "The Mind of Christ," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
    • "How would you describe the "mind of Christ?" What does it look like for us to have it together?"
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:1-13, Christian A. Eberhart, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
  • "Humility is considered an important virtue in the Christian Church (and in many other religions as well). However, it is necessary to point out that there may be limits to requesting such an attitude from others."
  • "Level with Me," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
    • "Jesus came to earth to be level with you and level with me. So why would any of us still keep our eyes cast down, making ourselves lower than our Savior views us?"
  • "Blessing that Becomes Empty," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2014.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Elisabeth Shively, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
    • "Like Timothy and like Paul’s audience, leaders and members of our own congregations are called to imitate Jesus by refusing to insist on their own prerogatives or status, whatever they may be, and serving others in humility."
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "What's in a name? From a biblical perspective -- everything!"
  • "And the Horse You Rode in on," Mike Baughman, The Hardest Question, 2012.
    • "Just how much will pile up before we get it?"
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, (Name of Jesus), Elisabeth Johnson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2012.
    • "What's in a name? From a biblical perspective -- everything!"
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:1-13 (Pentecost 15A), Susan Eastman, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
  • "It would be difficult to find a more influential passage in all of Scripture than today's epistle reading from Philippians."
  • "Slave Song," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
  • "Glorifying Suffering?" Carol Howard Merritt, The Hardest Question, 2011.
    • "Are there ways in which we take this message of Philippians 2—this great emptying—and use it to further weigh down people who are oppressed?"
  • "Ultimate Trust," Alan Brehm, The Waking Dreamer, 2009.
    • "Yes, Jesus died for our sins; yes, he died to set us free from the power of death; yes, he died to make it clear once and for all that God loves us. But just as importantly, Jesus died to show us how to live—how to live a life of ultimate trust, a life that is wholly and completely entrusted to God."
  • Philippians 2:5-13, Naming of Jesus, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:1-13 (Pentecost 20), David E. Fredrickson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "This revision of a hallowed text throws a monkey wrench into the inner workings of Christian theology. So, let's do it."
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 16, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
    • "Paul reads his own life constantly in the light of the story of Jesus (1:20-26). He wants them to read theirs similarly. The great treasure of this passage is that it challenges us to do the same. It is, however, easily subverted into an opposite attitude, a paradigm for success and power."
  • Philippians 2:1-13, Proper 26A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Sandra Hack Polaski, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
    • "A better way to describe the act of Christ Jesus in this text, then, is to emphasize his absolute obedience to the divine purpose for his earthly life."
  • "First Thoughts on Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Passion and Palm Sunday," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "He chose to align himself with the divine will and that meant willingness to go the whole way in solidarity with humjan beings. Here we have to read between the lines about the purpose of such an act."
  • Philippians 2:5-11, Passion Sunday A, B, C, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11, Sharon H. Ringe, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
    • "Paul was first and foremost a pastoral theologian."
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11 (Passion Sunday), C. Clifton Black, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "I encourage the preacher to consider this text for Palm Sunday instead of, or at least alongside, the Gospel lection of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem."
  • Commentary, Philippians 2:5-11 (Passion Sunday), Walter F. Taylor, Jr., Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
    • "Humility is not a virtue in Paul's world. To be humble means to ignore the culture's concern for status, including your own, and to stop acting on the basis of social distinctions."
  • "Putting It All Together," Tim Bulkeley, 5 Minute Bible (podcast).
  • Environmental & earth-centered reflections, Rev John Gibbs, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission.
    • "It has been said that the only person who can be trusted with power is the one who never asked for it, does not seek it, and will not lust for it."
  • "Beginning at the End," Confessing Jesus as Lord: Selected Epistles (Epiphany to Palm Sunday), David Fredrickson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1998.
  • Philippians 2:1-5 (6-11), Christ and the Church: The Ministry of the Baptized, Wendell R. Debner, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1987.
  • "Christ Became Obedient," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
    • "How can we develop the same attitude that Christ had?"
  • "The Obedient Son," Susan Pendleton Jones, The Christian Century, 1999.
    • "Paul suggests that incorporation into the body of Christ demands humility and obedience of the type demonstrated by Jesus."
  • The Poured-Out Life:  The Kenosis Hymn in Context, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute.
    • "We live in a society dominated by rights-activism, permeated with the philosophy of "me first," and molded by the corporate ideals of efficiency and success. The Church must be called to remember that demanding one's rights and privileges may be popular, even necessary in some cases, but if it does so at the expense of Christian unity and love, it is not Christian!"
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 22:14-23:56, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "There are different ways of emptying oneself. One way brings one to one's self (non-exploitation). Another way loses one's self (demanding). Both can be trancelike. Both are open to temptation and subversion."
  • "Minjung and Power: A Biblical and Theological Perspective on Doularchy (Servanthood)," Kim Yong-Bock, at Religion OnLine.
    • "Power has been the perennial problem in human history. The reality of power is complex; and its use and misuse in all human, social and political relations and interactions has been a question of utmost importance for all peoples."
• Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Adams, Samuel L., "Servant Leadership and the Earth," Journal for Preachers, 2008. (Sermon, Philippians 2:1-13)
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  • Allen, Ronald J., "Between Text & Sermon: Philippians 2:1-11," Interpretation, 2007.
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  • Ammlung, Cathy A., "Flag and Faith: A Meditation on Philippians 2," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1987.
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  • Black, David Alan, "The Authorship of Philippians 2:6-11: Some Literary-Critical Observations," Criswell Theological Review, 1988.
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  • Briggs, Sheila, "Can an Enslaved God Liberate? Hermeneutical Reflections on Philippians 2:6-11," Semeia, 1989.
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  • Burk, Denny, "On the Articular Infinitive in Philippians 2:6: A Grammatical Note with Christological Implications," Tyndale Bulletin, 2004.
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  • Byrne, Brendan, S.J., "Christ's Pre-Existence in Pauline Soteriology," Theological Studies, 1997.
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  • Carson, Ronald A., "The Motifs of Kenosis and Imitatio in the Work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, with an Excursus on the Communicatio Idiomatum," Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 1975.
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  • Collins, Adela Yarbro, "Psalms, Philippians 2:6-11, and the Origins of Christology," Biblical Interpretation, 2003.
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  • Cousar, Charles B., "Paul and the Death of Jesus," Interpretation, 1998.
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  • Debner, Wendell R., "Christ and the Church: The Ministry of the Baptized," Word & World, 1987. (Pentecost A)
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  • Dickson, J.P. and B.S. Rosner, "Humility as a Social Virtue in the Hebrew Bible?" Vetus Testamentum, 2004.
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  • Dost, Timothy, "Homiletical Helps on the LSB Series A - Gospels," Concordia Journal, 2005. (Section on this text begins on page 442.)
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  • Enniss, P.C., "The Christian Citizen, Luke 4:16-21; Philippians 2:5," Journal for Preachers, 2004.
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  • Fitzmyer, Joseph A., S.J., "The Aramaic Background of Philippians 2:6-11," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1988.
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  • Fredrickson, David, "Confessing Jesus as Lord: Selected Epistles (Epiphany to Palm Sunday)," Word & World, 1998.
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  • Gibbs, John G., "The Relation Between Creation and Redemption according to Phil II.5-11," Novum Testamentum, 1970.
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  • Graudin, Arthur F., "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A - Epistles," (Philippians 2:5-11 begins on page 79), Concordia Journal, 2008.
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  • Green, Joel B., "The Death of Jesus and the Ways of God: Jesus and the Gospels on Messianic Status and Shameful Suffering," Interpretation, 1998.
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  • Greenberg, Irving, "The Maturation of Covenant in Judaism and Christianity," The Living Pulpit, 2005.
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  • Hellerman, Joseph H., "The Humiliation of Christ in the Social World of Roman Philippi, Part 1," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
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  • Hellerman, Joseph H., "The Humiliation of Christ in the Social World of Roman Philippi, Part 2," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
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  • Horne, Charles M., "Let This Mind Be In You (Exposition of Philippians 2:5-11)," Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1960.
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  • Howard, George, "Phil 2:6-11 and the Human Christ," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1978.
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  • Jodock, Darrell, "Standing with the Victims," The Christian Century, 1995.
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  • Johnson, Luke Timothy, "Making Connections: The Material Expression of Friendship in the New Testament," Interpretation, 2004. (See also, Friendship, issue focus of Interpretation, 2004.)
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  • Jones, Susan Pendleton, "The Obedient Son," The Christian Century, 1999.
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  • Kelly, Geffrey B., "A 'Mysticism of Joy' in the Lord -- In Life As In Death," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit, 5.4, 1996.)
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  • Lewis, Edwin, "The Humiliated and Exalted Son," Interpretation, 1947.
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  • MacLeod, David J., "Imitating the Incarnation of Christ: An Exposition of Philippians 2:5-8," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2001.
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  • MacLeod, David J., "The Exaltation of Christ: An Exposition of Philippians 2:9-11," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2001.
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  • Marchal, Joseph A., "Expecting a Hymn, Encountering an Argument: Introducing the Rhetoric of Philippians and Pauline Interpretation," Interpretation, 2007.
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  • Matz, Brian, "Philippians 2:7 as Pastoral Example in Gregory Nazianzen's Oration 12," Greek Orthodox Theological Review, 2004.
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  • McClendon, James Wm. Jr., "Philippians 2:5-11," Review and Expositor, 1991.
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  • Oakes, Peter, "Re-mapping the Universe: Paul and the Emperor in 1 Thessalonians and Philippians," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2005.
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  • Peterson, Brian K., "Between Text and Sermon: Philippians 2:5-11," Interpretation, 2004.
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  • Roberts, Bruce L., "Kenosis and Narcissism: Notes on the Philippian Hymn for Preaching Today," Journal for Preachers, 1978.
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  • Sanders, J.A., "Dissenting Deities and Philippians 2:1-11," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1969.
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  • Schroeder, Christoph, "'Standing in the Breach,' Turning Away the Wrath of God," Interpretation, 1998.
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  • Talbert, Charles H., "The Problem of Pre-Existence in Philippians 2:6-11," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1967.
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  • Toews, John E., "The Politics of Confession," Direction, 2009.
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  • Wegener, Mark I., "Philippians 2:6-11 -- Paul's (Revised) Hymn to Jesus," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1998.
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  • Willson, Patrick J., "Air for Passion Week," The Christian Century, 1994.
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  • Wilson, Robert E. "'He Emptied Himself,'" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1976.
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  • Wortham, Robert A., "Christology as Community Identity in the Philippians Hymn: The Philippians Hymn as Social Drama (Philippians 2:5-11)," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 1996.
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• Sermons:
  • "One in Christ," Will Willimon, Day 1, 2017.
  • "The Whole Story," the Rev. Pam Driesell, Day 1, 2011.
  • "A Passion for Christ's World," the Rev. Dr. Michael Foss, Day 1, 2008.
  • "God Incognito," Sigurd Grindheim, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
  • "What's in a Name?" Bishop Woodie White, Day 1, 2002.
• With Children:
  • Worshiping with Children, Palm/Passion Sunday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 21, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #2, 2011.
  • "The Servant King," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
• Drama:
  • "The Trial," Cleveland McLeish, dramatix.
  • "IALAC," John McNeil, dramatix.
  • "Friend or Foe?" Joanne Miller, dramatix.
  • "Humility: Consider Others Better than Yourselves," Bob Snook, Christian Scripts Free.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Philippians 2:6, Philippians 2:7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Philippians 2:9-11, Heartlight - Free Christian PowerPoint Backgrounds.
• Hymns and Music:
  • "Take On the Mind of Christ the Lord" Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. A new hymn based on Philippians 2:5-11. Tune: WALY WALY 8.8.8.8 ("Though I May Speak").
  • "Have the Mind That Was in Jesus" is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette based on Philippians 2:5-11.
    Tune: BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D ("God Whose Giving Knows No Ending").
  • “O Jesus, You Were Born to Be,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2008. This hymn celebrates the many titles and names of Jesus.  Tune:  TRURO LM 8.8.8.8 (“Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”).
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Philippians 2:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "The Christ Hymn," Philippians 2:6-11, scripture texts set to music, Peter L. Haynes, Long Green Valley Church.
  • "Have This Mind," (based on Philippians 2:5-11), original hymn by Darrel Manson. Tune: Dix. If you have a CCLI License please report use.
  • "Humbly Serve," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • And Can It Be?
    • All Glory, Laud and Honor
    • Blest Be the Tie That Binds
    • Give of Your Best to the Master
    • I Gave My Life for Thee
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Philippians

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