Sermons on Philippians (Page 2)

Sermons on Philippians (Page 2)

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…

What Do You Dwell On?

Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians What do you dwell on? “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) “Remember, it is one thing to believe the Bible but something else altogether to allow the Bible, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit to impact and change your life.” A. W. Tozer…

The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 2: What Do I Value?)

Finding the Joy in the JourneyA study of Philippians Philippians 3:1-11 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. “Grace for me but none for thee” Experience God’s grace. Then pass it onto people. “Mutilators”, why do we do what we do? Why do we believe what we believe? 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God are…

The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 1: What Have We Added?)

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   Philippians 3:1-11 Name Calling? Dogs, Evildoers, MutilatorsRevealing their actions For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort. Philippians 3:3 Example: Paul-Circumcised, Pure-blooded Israelite, Member…

The Christ Hymn (Part 2)

Finding the Joy in the Journey; The Christ Hymn (Part 2)Philippians 2:1-11 5 Christ must have the same attitude that you have. Wrong!!5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Resurrection “He Lives”Romans 8:9-10Exaltation “He Reigns!”Acts 2:33Ephesians 3:14-19Philippians 2:10-11b2 Peter 3:9 “He is being patient… but wants everyone to repent”The flood did come… Israel went into exile… Christ will return…Philippians 2:11b “to the glory of God the Father” Do you have the same attitude as Jesus?Are you selfishly…

Finding the Joy in the Journey; The Christ Hymn

Finding the Joy in the Journey; The Christ HymnPhilippians 2:1-11 5 Christ must have the same attitude that you have. Wrong!!5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Romans 8:10 Part 1 (vv. 6-8)-In the Beginning…–(External Existence)–John 1:1-5,14–Isaiah 14:12-15–Luke 10:18b–Genesis 3:5—THIS IS THE STRUGGLE! -He Serves–JESUS WASHES FEET–Mark 10:35-45 -He Sacrifices–Philippians 2:7b-8 Are you selfishly clinging to your rights, or are you willing to serve?Do you have the same attitude as Jesus?

True Fellowship

Finding Joy in the JourneyTrue Fellowship Philippians 1:3-11 Koinonia: Fellowship (Partnership)Contributory help, participation, sharing in, communion, spiritual fellowship, a fellowship in the spirit. -Thinking of You (vv. 3-6)– Ephesians 2:8-9– Philippians 1:6—-Koinonitus: “Holy Huddle”—-Only comfortable with each other, doing church our way, personal convictions treated as biblical truths.-Special Place in My Heart (vv. 7-8)– Philippians 1:8– 1 John 3:11-20– Colossians 3:12-15-Praying for You (vv. 9-11)– 2 Corinthians 5:14b-17– Philippians 1:11 Is your desire to be a part of A True…