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Exposition Of Philippians
Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. Three Encouraging Things
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.
Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and ...read more
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2. Christ Is The Explanation Of Existence
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 1.21-26.
Christ is the Explanation of Existence Or “Do you have a good reason for living?” Text: Phil 1.21-26. Introduction: 1. The questions of existence: Questions of origin, Questions of purpose, and questions of destiny. Or to put it more popularly: Who am I? Why am I here? Is this all ...read more
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3. Walk Worthy Of The Gospel
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 1.27 through 2.4.
Walk Worthy of the Gospel 11-26-06 Text: Phil 1.27-2.4 Introduction: 1. Read Text. 2. What does it mean to “Walk Worthy of the Gospel”? We are citizens of heaven and we are to act like it! Our Actions can speak louder than our words. 3. In this passage the focus of the worthy walk is ...read more
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4. The Mind Of Christ
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8
The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for ...read more
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5. He Is Lord
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
An exposition of Philippians 2.9-11.
“He is Lord” Text: Phil. 2.9-11 Introduction: Review by re-reading Phil 2.1-8. Read today’s text. I. God has Highly Exalted Him – v.9. A. Because of His obedient death on the cross- *Matt 26.39, 27.33ff. B. By bestowing on Jesus “the Name” – *Eph ...read more
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6. The Work Of Sanctification
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 2.12-13.
The Work of Sanctification Text: Phil 2.12-13 Introduction: 1. There are 3 aspects to salvation: Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification. 2. This passage deals with Sanctification. 3. Sanctification in a nutshell means that believers become like Christ or “Christlike”. Ill.: On ...read more
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7. Beware Of The Flesh
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippian 3.1-11.
Beware of the Flesh Text: Phil. 3.1-11 Introduction: 1. What is the “flesh”? Three things the flesh cannot do… I. The flesh cannot provide an acceptable service – vv.1-2. A. Service in the flesh is dangerous – v.1. B. Service in the flesh is “evil” – v.2. C. Service in the ...read more
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8. The Christian Journey
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 3.1-11.
The Christian Journey Text: Phil 3.12-21 Introduction: I. The “Perfection” of the Christian – vv.12-16. A. Ultimate Perfection – none of us has, all of us will get – vv. 12-13. *I Jn 1.8-10. B. Experiential Perfection – Some of us have, all of us should get – ...read more
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9. Inward Christian Qualities
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 4.4-9.
Inward Christian Qualities Text: Phil 4.4-9 Introduction: 1. The Christian life is not conformity to an outward standard, like the Pharisees, but rather inward qualities that are developed and lived from the inside out. 2. Our series on Philippians has uncovered a great many of these ...read more
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10. Christian Responsibility
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippian 4.10-14.
Christian Responsibility Text: Phil 4.10-14. Introduction: 1. God expects us to serve. Sometimes instead of praying we should be working and sometimes instead of working we should be praying. Wisdom is that quality that helps us know the difference. 2. Read text. 3. In this text there ...read more
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11. God’s Response To Faithful Service
Contributed on Dec 10, 2009
This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.
God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. ...read more