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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Jesus uses this idea of business and this idea of work to describe our vocation as well. He says about us – “I want you to believe in the word I sent so that you can do greater works than these.” Works in business.
There's only one story about Jesus when he was a child. He was twelve years old at the time and he got separated from the group. The parents were anxious, the Bible said, and so they go and they find him. And here's what Jesus said. He said to them, “Why are you looking for me? Don't ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6
Denomination: Independent/Bible
I know you're asking the question, “Okay, how do I exercise love?” I'm going to show you in a moment how we exercise love. But first let me show you what happens when you do it to your heart.
Open your Bibles or your workbooks to Philippians 1:7-11. That's where we're going to be today. If you do not have a workbook, they are free. They're back on the back table there. We have extras and we'd love for you to have one so that you can take notes. Not only so you can take ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11
How do you reconcile a broken relationship when it's the other person's fault?
Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:1-2
With the exception of faithfulness to sound, biblical doctrine, nothing is more essential to the prosperity of the church than unity. In fact, sound doctrine without unity will profit little. When love is present, unity also will be.
Conformed to Unity Philippians 2: 1-4 As we move into chapter two, we quickly discover these verses are a continuation of the previous passage. Phil.1:27 – Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4
Denomination: Baptist
Joy is found in unity with Christ and with Christ in others
NT Survey - Philippians, Jesus, Others, You As we have looked at the books of the New Testament so far, we have seen some of the great doctrinal books. Romans and justification by faith, Galatians and how salvation cannot depend on our work and cannot be lost by our sin, Colossians and the ...read more
We learned about “joy stealers.” It’s a concept to which all of us can relate, since life is frequently full of circumstances that conspire to bring us down emotionally.
You know, the biggest problem that parents report that their children have is not being able to handle disappointment well. How do I know that? Because I helped design what's called the Child Behavior Inventory. It's an inventory that measures nine different areas in a child's life that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6
Three strategies for fighting the bad kind of anxiety
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:5-7
Get control of obsessive thoughts by forcing them through each of these 8 standards one at a time.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
How to put what you know into practice and find protection, success, peace, and prosperity.
Scripture: Philippians 4:9
How to become generous by learning contentment
Philippians 4:10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14
Making the Gospel personal means that we are to be found doing the work set before us. It means that we, as Christians, are in this together – but not for our ego, desire, or needs - but to see salvation given to all.
“Making the Gospel Personal” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction - Today we begin our series in Philippians, want you to be as excited as I am! -- This is a great book of discipleship; prayerfully help us draw closer to Christ - Brief set up: ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 15:1-4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
So many today are living for themselves and for their honor and glory. Paul teaches, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". We need to understand that life is never about us, but about Jesus!
“Being a prisoner of the Gospel” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from last week: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, because it is! ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Romans 8:18
Our attitude is affected by obedience, which begins with the individual before the community can be served. Then, once you submit, you can be used to serve the greater community to lead others to Christ!
“Living with the Right Attitude” - Philippians, Part 3 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 3 Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Hebrews 12:1-3
Each one of us should be involved in improving our relationship with God. We should be committed to knowing what His Word calls us to do, and we set out to do this with ONE purpose – to develop “a proven character”; to show people Who it is we serve … and WHY we willingly serve Him!
“Living Like a Follower” - Philippians, Part 5 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 5 Philippians 2:12-24 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-24, Psalm 101:2, Matthew 25:21
Think of your most favorite possession, if that were taken away for the sake of the Gospel, would you be OK with it? This is the calling and the encouragement of Paul's letter.
“Knowing Jesus Matters” - Philippians, Part 7 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 7 Philippians 3:5-14 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:5-14
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