Sermons on Philippians
Philippians 2:12-16

Sermons on Philippians

Suffering In This Life

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Philipians 3:13-14 Don’t be a prisoner of past: Live today in: Perseverance in the midst of suffering We will face hardships. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face…

Press On
Straining Towards the Goal

Straining Toward the Goal 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward…

Studies in Ephesians, Eph. 5 part 3 Continued (2)
Series Part 15

Studies in Ephesians 5Part 3 Continued When you walk in the light of God, the purpose of God for your life can beknown. Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV 15  Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,  16  making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  17  Therefore do…

These Are Troubled Times: Philippians 4

These are troubled times. Background of the church in Philippi. Philippi was an important city in Macedonia. It sat on a major east-west highway called the Egnatian Way and it had a special status based on its history. As the Roman civil war neared its climax, the forces of Octavian and Anthony defeated the army of Brutus and Cassius on the plains outside the city. When…

Studies in Ephesians (Part 2)
Series part 2

What has God done for us that we should be followers of Jesus Christ? He has performed 6 activities that should drive us to be followers of Christ. Since God performed these six activities on our behalf, what should we be doing as followers of Christ? This is revealed in the prayers of the Apostle Paul who gives us 2 directives. Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this…

Discovering Your Life Purpose (The Gift of Serving)
Series Part 4

Discovering Your Life Purpose Romans 12 Part 4 Serving – Greek “diakonia” which literally means “to wait tables.” It is however also referred to as “ministering.” It is meeting practical needs so that others in the body can maximize the use of their gifts to further the work of the ministry.…
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