Sermons By Date - August 2012

Peace Beyond

08/26/2012

Having considered the topic of peace last week in a general way, we come back to it now in order to examine it in greater detail. Let’s define peace as freedom from strife and conflict that leads to tranquility, harmony and inner rest. Peace is possible in three directions- upward, outward and inward- because Jesus Christ has removed the barriers to peace.

Don’t Worry. Pray!

08/19/2012

Many are saying that we are living in “an age of anxiety,” so much so that everything we do seems to be colored by this universal emotion. Anxiety affects us all and leads to untold misery and tension. It can lead to ulcers, headaches, heart disease, and other physical and psychological ailments.

Rejoice Always

08/12/2012

In verses 4-9 of this chapter, Paul gives a series of brief but pointed commands on the attitudes that are proper to Christians when people and circumstances make life rather difficult. We are to rejoice always (vs. 4), let our gentleness be evident to all (vs. 5), not worry about anything (vss. 6-7), and exercise a controlled thought life (vss. 8-9).

Please get Along

08/05/2012

Have you ever wondered what causes a once thriving viatl, effective church to crumble into insignificance as a result of a major division or spit? What causes church fights? Are such conflicts inevitable? Can anything be done to prevent them? In this passage in Philippians, Paul draws our attention to a quarrel that was threatening church unity. The individuals involved are even named.