Sermon Series: Philippians

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Glory & Grace

09/23/2012

One of the amazing truths of life is that the God who deserves all glory is the one who gives truly amazing grace.  We are not qualified to offer God anything worthwhile in our own strength but through his grace we are new creations,
holy in his sight and able to offer ourselves as living sacrifices that bring him glory.

The Church that Treats Well

09/16/2012

People have all kinds of opinions about churches.  Some have very negative attitudes and thoughts about churches and unfortunately sometimes churches deserve some of the criticism they receive.  However, churches can be an incredible force for good in their community and to the world beyond.  The apostle Paul was greatly encouraged by the loving support of the church in Philippi and Wooddale C

Learning Contentment

09/09/2012

Contentment is a slippery thing.  When we reach for it in our own strength it can be difficult to catch.  And, when we are enjoying a season of contentment it can suddenly and mysteriously disappear.  We are constantly encouraged to be discontented and it is so easy to focus not on what we have but on what we don’t yet have.  But Paul says we can learn how to be content.  He also knows where w

Think the Right Things

09/02/2012

The apostle Paul encourages us in his letter to his friends in Rome to “be transformed by the renewing of our minds.”  In his letter to his friends in Philippi he explains how that can happen.  We have a choice with regard to where we will focus our thoughts.  We can choose destructive or constructive thinking and the impact of our choice is profound.  Be transformed by choosing to think about

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.

Stand firm in the Lord

07/15/2012

A virtue that inspires each of us as human persons is persistence. When we read stories of persons who refuse to give up in the face of difficult circumstances, we feel motivated to do the same. This week we unpack a little gem of a verse that is, in the flow of Paul's writing, a summary statement: "That's how you do it!" What is Paul referring to?

Stand firm in the Lord

07/15/2012

We all leave a legacy.  The issue is what kind of legacy we leave. In the text Paul expresses his love/affection for his readers.  Growing out of that close relationship he urges them to stand firm.  He wants his legacy to be one in which those he cared about were faithful to Jesus throughout all their lives.

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