Sermons


Joy (Philippians 4:1-9) 8:50 AM Service

In these verses Paul makes it clear that joy is not something that just happens. Joy can be purposely pursued and its source is never bound. In Christ, we can truly have joy, always.

By |2020-07-13T08:39:54-04:00July 5th, 2020|Comments Off on Joy (Philippians 4:1-9) 8:50 AM Service

Hope (Philippians 3:12-21)

As we continue our study through Philippians, we see in these verses Paul's longing for the Philippians and us to press on. He gives two analogies to help us think through pressing on as Christians, athletes and aliens.

By |2020-06-28T13:34:11-04:00June 28th, 2020|Comments Off on Hope (Philippians 3:12-21)

Identity (Philippians 3:1-11)

Attempting to gain righteousness by any other measure than through faith in Christ and his righteousness is worse than silly, the Apostle Paul calls it trash. It is worthless. We cannot place our identity in our achievement and expect joy.

By |2020-06-21T15:34:30-04:00June 21st, 2020|Comments Off on Identity (Philippians 3:1-11)

Courage (Philippians 2:19-30)

The Bible praises risk taking when that risk taking in done in Jesus' name. Christians should be other focused, God-centered, gospel advancing risk takers for God's glory. That is what we are called to be.

By |2020-06-14T14:40:24-04:00June 14th, 2020|Comments Off on Courage (Philippians 2:19-30)

Suffering (Philippians 1:27-30)

In the midst of the darkest circumstances, even suffering, we can rest assured that God is still sovereign. That truth means that we can live with confidence and strive to walk worthy of the Gospel, not to earn God's love, but because we have and no opponent can take it away.

By |2020-05-24T12:24:54-04:00May 24th, 2020|Comments Off on Suffering (Philippians 1:27-30)