Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 1:9

The Bible tells us to "seek first the kingdom of God,"—but competing priorities have a way of overwhelming us before we even open his Word! Designed to help you "come away to a quiet place," these straightforward devotions from "Jesus First: 365 Devotions to Start Your Day" will help you connect with Jesus—experiencing new hope, fresh mercy, and boundless joy.

Jesus valued belonging before believing. “Welcome to the Family,” designed around Venture Worship’s album, “Family Reunion,” highlights principles of faith – victory won through Christ; why growing in faith to trust God with our weakness and future is worth it; how God’s grace is too good to keep quiet. There's power in the blood, and it runs in the family. Welcome home! Venture Worship is the worship ministry of Venture Church, a multi-site church based in Mississippi led by Pastor Craig Curtis.

This 11-day video devotional series is based on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. These are unprecedented times. When there doesn’t seem a reason to have joy, not to mention to share it, remember God’s Word is unwavering. It speaks to every time and every situation.

Confident and bold people can achieve much in life, or so we think. We're told, “Come on, you can do it!” The Bible tells us to be confident: not in ourselves, but in God! And that, truly is a far more solid foundation for a joyful life!

Every person has certain character traits that he or she is born with. That makes us all unique. However, we can also consciously choose to develop certain virtues. These help us to live according to God's will and contribute to the well-being of others. The Bible gives us some valuable guidance in this regard.

Study the book of Philippians with theStory - a free online Bible reading guide that emphasizes the biblical narrative. See Genesis to Revelation as the story of how God has created, sustained, and redeemed the world. Every reflection observes not only the immediate context but also its place in the big story. Read, reflect, and respond to the Bible daily, one book at a time.

Deeper into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God’s Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading and instruction takes us deeply into the Word of God and draws us closer to Him.

Your home is the primary training ground for developing your child’s character, so parenting must be intentional.  We’ve compiled a 14-day devotional for parents, each session concentrating on a different character trait. From toddlers to teenagers, you can adapt these principles for any age. 

This plan examines Paul's letter of hope and encouragement for the times of persecution and distress he and the Philippians faced.

A discernment devotional designed around keeping your eyes on Jesus at all times! Grow in discernment and make better decisions that honor God when you keep Jesus as your focus.

A 14-day reading plan through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. It’s easy to make a list of the things Christians do, but that doesn’t really tell us much about what the experience of following Jesus is actually like. Ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

Sometimes life can feel hard and uncertain. When our circumstances don't turn out as we'd hoped, others let us down, and we find ourselves struggling to hold tight to hope, we can always cling to the God of hope who promises to stand with us, lead us, and empower us as we seek to live for Him.

Giving thanks for God's good gifts seems like a natural choice for Christians. But there are many times in life when it is hard to be thankful - times of disappointment, grief, and spiritual drought. The book of Philippians guides us towards habits of thanksgiving that can last through our whole lives, despite our circumstances. This 15 day series invites you to develop these habits of a thankful heart.

Did you know the Bible is the best-selling book of all time? Why is the Bible so popular? Why do people keep picking it up? There’s so much more to be found in the pages of Scripture when we experience it the way it was intended. It’s more than just an ancient book written by ancient people. It’s a book designed to connect us to the God who gave it to us in the first place. And that is ultimately what makes it a bestseller!

During tough times, we need a faith that works. In this new series, Pastor Rick teaches through the Bible to help you move toward a deep and genuine faith in God and to show you how faith is something you do. This reading plan selection is Part 5 of a five-part series.

Brought to you by Our Daily Bread, this collection of devotional readings in celebration of Black History Month will inspire you to engage in ongoing praise and thanksgiving for what God has done, what He is doing, and what He will do for those who rely on Him and trust in His Word.

Christ's grace has the power to change everything. We don't have to strive, to compete or compare, or question whether or not we measure up. We're enough because Christ in us in enough. The cross of Christ sets us free.

God did not create us to live empty, discouraged, fearful, and defeated lives. He created us for joy. A joy greater than our most challenging and chaotic circumstances. Edited by Karen Greer, Rachel Vaughn, and LaShawn Montoya. Voice talent by Linda Goldfarb.

This reading plan is taken from the NIV Spiritual Renewal Study Bible, which is designed to help you find your path to healing and hope through God's word. It features 21 readings that explain Bible passages about prayer, service, and transforming your life. Each reading refers to a Bible passage and includes a brief devotional that will help you grow spiritually.

Sometimes looking for what is right is not the same as looking for what is easy or most pleasing.   It's true with love.  Loving well is rarely easy.  1 Corinthians 13 is a beautiful picture of loving well.  How God is not only our example of loving well, but being love itself. Do you want to learn to love well?  This 21-day reading plan will help you learn how to look more like God, who is the embodiment of Love.

Some things only change when we pray. Not sure where to start? Use the questions in this 21-day prayer guide to learn to: pray, praise, repent, ask for help, and yield to God’s will.

In this plan we’re going to unpack – or rather “unbox” the NEW Movement of Love Jesus came to build, and see how it changed the world as we know it today. We’ll do this by unwrapping the new thing Jesus started and trusting God for a shift to take place in our hearts as we journey through the book of Philippians.

God alone is our refuge. When the foundations around us are shaken, He is the shelter we run to. God alone can bring peace in the chaos, joy in the sorrow, and hope in the darkness. All we need to do is be still and know.

A great way to build your prayer life is to learn from the prayers of others. This plan lets us listen in on prayers from Bible heroes in different situations and for different purposes, and is designed to accompany the message series Pray by Craig Groeschel. (You can watch it online at life.church) Don't pray alone; study this content together with your small group.

This devotion will take you through the entire book of Philippians.