Philippians (Page 2)
Joy in Sacrificial Living
How do you have joy in suffering? How do you have joy in pouring yourself out for others? This sermon explores this topic and gives hope for joy in hard times. We look together at the apostle Paul and his joy in God. Then we are called to imitate and behold God as our great treasure and infinite joy. Nothing can keep us from joy when our joy is in the infinite, unchanging God!
Quit Complaining and Arguing
Following Jesus means that we imitate the character and qualities we see in Jesus. There is no room for complaining and arguing. In fact, we’re called to do all things without grumbling or disputing. This sermon explores that command and how we might, be God’s grace, be forgiven, changed and transformed.
Your Work in God and His Work in You
Obedience is not something that is held as a virtue today. Yet obedience is what we are called to do as followers of Christ. Here is a call to pursue righteousness, humility, love, and sacrifice. A call to put away bitterness, rivalry, pride, and grumbling. Let us heed this call and see the grace that God has so wonderfully provided so that this work can be done in us.
From Heaven to Earth and Back Again: The Story of Jesus
Jesus left heaven came to earth as a servant who was obedient to the point of a humiliating death. His story was one of humility and sacrifice. What is your story? Are you a follower of Jesus unwilling to walk in humility and sacrifice?? If we are to follow Jesus then we must live as he lived. If our story is wrapped up in his story, then our lives should reflect his life. Here is a call to humility and…
A Plea for Humility
Pride is one of the great dangers to the church. It’s especially danger because it attacks the church from the inside. Here is a plea for humility! In this sermon we examine the fruits of pride so we have a correct diagnosis of the problem. Then we consider the call to humility and the choice we must make to put off pride and put on humility. Lastly we consider the means of grace God has given us as he calls…
Living Worthy of the Gospel
In times of trial, what is our highest priority? This passage calls us to live worthy for the gospel, giving us what that means and how we might achieve such a lofty goal. In the first chapter of Philippians there is one command given to the church. Live worthy of the gospel. But with this command we have wonderful gifts from God that achieve in us that which he demands!
Dead or Alive I’m Living for Christ
The phrase “To live is Christ, to die is gain” may be familiar but do we know what it means? Would that be a true description of you? This sermon presses us with the weight of this text and gives us the proper motivation to give all for the Lord Jesus, whether in good times or bad, living or dying. May you have joy as you live for Christ.
Adversity and the Gospel Advance
Christians leaders in prison for preaching about Jesus?!? It happens now and it happened then. What affect does this have on the advancing gospel? What should we learn from this? In this sermon we look at important text that shows us that government opposition is an opportunity to advance the gospel but it is not a guarantee that the gospel will be advanced. It is a call for us to learn boldness, be properly motivated, and love Christ and others…
Abounding Love
The greatest of virtues is love. But understanding what love is and how we are to grow in it can be confusing in our world of counterfeits. True love is examined here as well as what comes part and parcel with it.
Partnership in the Gospel
Christians are called to be partners in the gospel. What does that look like? How can you do it? This sermon considers this important mission of the church. Visit this page to view and share resources for gospel partners.
Slaves, Saints, Shepherds, and Servants
How would you self-identity? Would slave or saint be among your identity labels? It is time we think about our identity according to Scripture rather than according to the world. In this sermon we begin our study through Philippians by being reminded who is the church. The church is not the building or its leaders. It is slaves of Christ and saints in Christ along with the shepherds and servants.
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