Sunday, March 26, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:18-23
Duration: 52:03
Using Paul's testimony, we can see that God is a provider. We access his provision through faith, which looks like pursuing God or seeking first the kingdom of God.
Sunday, March 05, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:10-13
Duration: 58:08
God gives Christians all things that we need to grow and mature according to his word. We can leave our childish ways behind and follow after Christ and his mission by clinging to his word in any circumstances.
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Duration: 1:00:06
God gives us, as new creatures in Christ, clear instructions on how to think and pray. We are to put off the old man and put on the new, but with that comes developing new habits and ways of living that must come straight from the Word.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:4-7
Duration: 58:18
From this passage in Philippians, we read Paul using a lot of absolutes. That is because we belong to an absolute God. He was "all in" on the cross, is "all in" with his love for us now, and wants us to be "all in" for Him in our every day lives.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:2-3
Duration: 1:43:11
We examine the two sisters in Ezekiel 23, the two sisters in Christ in Philippians 4, and some simple instructions for prayer in 1 Timothy 2.
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 44:12
In order to function biblically as the church, we must stand in one spirit and keep one another accountable, knowing what the will of God is.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 1:00:54
When we are saved, we are placed in Christ. This also means that we are standing in grace; one just has to have faith to access, understand, and unlock it.
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 51:40
Spiritual warfare is a real part of a Christian's life. Satan has deceptive devices that he deploys, but God gave us armor to put on. We must understand who our enemy is and how to wield our armor.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1 & 1 Corinthians 16:3-4
Duration: 56:48
Paul encourages the church to stand fast in the Lord. In this message, we explore other instances in scripture that we see the exhortation to stand in the Lord and what that looks like for us.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Duration: 51:16
We are wired to worship and we are wired to follow. Paul implores the church to decide today who they will follow. If we decide we won't follow the examples we have at church, we are deciding to follow someone else down a path that won't result in a rejoicing judgment seat of Christ.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Passage: Philippians 3:1-16
Duration: 41:05
Paul challenges the church in Philippi to run their race with purpose. We are to consider how we approach life, how we approach God, and how we approach ministry from this passage.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:19-25
Duration: 46:30
It is important to be fellow laborers together in the mission we are called to. "You disciple my disciples, and I will disciple your disciples."
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:16-18
Duration: 47:12
Doing the work of an evangelist and labor of love requires intentionally making an effort everyday. If this is done without the Word of Christ dwelling in you richly, the temptation is to be weary in well doing and to murmur and dispute.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:13-15 & Colossians 3:5-17
Duration: 47:11
At salvation, we become a new creature and a son of God. From that point on, God deals with us differently and desires that we be partakers of his holiness. But this sanctification is a process that God is in charge of doing. We are in charge of saying "yes" to the Lord by letting him change us from the inside, out.
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:12 & Ephesians 6:10-18
Duration: 36:18
Paul admonishes the church to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. We are either not saved, a babe in Christ, a young man, or a father. Where are you? If a young man, that means you are in a battle...
Sunday, October 02, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Duration: 45:49
Paul details the example that Christ gave us in being humble and laying our lives down. Christ shows us what He was, is, and what will come for every creature in the future.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:1-4
Duration: 50:15
Just as Paul was exhorting and challenging the church to respond to circumstances by unifying and coming together to serve the Lord, we are challenged to consider what we love, what our purpose is, and what our state of mind is, especially during trials and tribulations
Sunday, September 04, 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:19-26
Duration: 51:26
Paul is imprisoned in Rome and is facing the judgment of Nero the Emperor of Rome; the charges against him - magnifying Christ. Paul teaches us how to magnify Jesus name; whether in life or death, trial or blessing.
Sunday, August 07, 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:2-9
Duration: 54:35
Paul continues to open the letter to the Philippians by explaining how his prayer life is informed by his great love for them. Paul shares his desire and confidence in their growth.
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:0
Duration: 42:51
In the introduction to Philippians, we take a moment to explore how Paul emphasizes four types of fellowship that are inter-dependent for true unity in the church and relationship with God.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Passage: Philippians 1:1
Duration: 47:03
This message introduces the book of Philippians and lays a charge to be as Paul, consecrated to the finishing of the work that God began in Acts 16.
