Sermons on Philippians
The Counter-Cultural King
The Counter-Cultural King CULTURE:“The complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.” E.B. Tylor Additional Verses Jesus feeds the 5,000 COMMUNION
The Servant King
Advent 2024 History of the Israelites 1 “Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me.I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.2 He will not shout or raise his voice in public.3 He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.4 He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the…
Thankful for You
Thankful for You James 1:22Philippians 1:3-11 -When I Think of You (vv.3-6)–The Past—Lydia; Demon-Possessed Girl; The Jailor–Currently—Philippians 4:2-3;Philippians 3:12-16; Philippians 1:6-Special Place in My Heart (vv.7-6)–Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Peter 4:8; Philippians 1:8-Praying for You (vv.9-11)–Philippians 1:9-11–your love will overflow more and more–growing in knowledge and understanding–understand what really matters–always be filled with the fruit of your salvation–righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ “In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more…
Building God’s Church
Building God’s Church (Study of Haggai)1 John 4:15-21 Haggai 1:2, 4, 5, 7 What is happening to them?-”planted much but harvest little”-”eat but are not satisfied”-”drink but are still thirsty”-”put on clothes but cannot keep warm”-”Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes” Haggai 1:7-11 What is happening to us? 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant…
But GOD
But GOD (Study of Genesis) For you will certainly carry out God’s purpose, however you act, but it makes a difference to you where you serve like Judas or like John. -C.S.Lewis; The Problems of Pain JosephGenesis 43:15-34-Tattletale Dreamer-Egyptian Slave2 Corinthians 7:10 “For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation.”-Egyptian PrisonerGenesis 41:38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with…
The Crucified Life
The Crucified Life; Philippians 1:6 1. What do you think of Christ?-If Jesus is not Lord of your life. Then He is not your Savior!2. What are you going to do about it? Identity is in ChristJoshua 1:6-91st – Be Strong & Courageous-God has a purpose for your life-The Promise of God2nd – Be Strong & Very Courageous-The Word of God-Hebrews 4:123rd – Be Strong & Courageous-Derek Redmond-The Presence of God-Proverbs 24:16Less than 1% of couples who pray together on…
Why Should I Be Thankful?
Questions “16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) “4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.[a] 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for…
The Replacement Principle; Revive Your Soul, Reclaim Your Life
The Replacement Principle Remove the Lies, Replace with TruthRewire Your Brain, Renew Your MindReframe Your Mind,Restore Your Perspective (Self-Help?)Revive Your Soul, Reclaim Your Life “I have had enough, Lord!” 1 Kings 19:4b The Presence of Lord “Be still and know that I am God!” Psalms 46:10When you’ve had enough, God is enough. Psalms 145:17-19, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6-7 The God BoxHebrews 4:16 Prayer Changes Your BrainRomans 8:5-6 Look Through, Not AtThe Perspective of Praise(Acts16)-Praising God for the Who, not…
Thoughts and Prayers: Thoughts Lead To…
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians Philippians 4:4-9 The ABCs of Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He does.” Oswald Chambers pHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Thought Action Experience Thoughts Lead To… Our lives are…
Thoughts and prayers: The ABC’s of Prayers
Philippians 4:4-9 Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence “The longest journey is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Additional Scripture References: James 4:3-4 Mark 11:25 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:31-39 John 14:27 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He…
Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)
Finding the Joy in the Journey, Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)Philippians 4:1-3 Philippians 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Words of Encouragement2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner,[b] to help these two women,…
Are We Trading Joy for Mud Pies?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) Are we trading joy for mud pies? Philippians 3:15-21 Philippians 3:15-16Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.But we must hold on…