Sermons

Sometimes I wonder if most Christians really know how to rejoice in the Lord. Really rejoice in all circumstances—good and bad.

In previous studies in the second chapter of Philippians we’ve learned that if we are Christians we are to be bright lights that shine in the darkness of the world around us and we are to do so without complaining and arguing—we are to work out our salvation—that is we are to live out our […]

James McConkey, author of The Threefold Secret of the Holy Spirit, used to tell this story. Into the life of my brother came this experience. The winter was ending. The ice in our native river was breaking up. A few miles above our home was a small town at which an immense ice jam had […]

You may recall from our previous studies that we’ve seen how there is to be unity among believers. And in many ways this unity is achieved through humility. Key qualities for the follower of Christ are humility and concern for others. That’s what we’ve been seeing throughout the second chapter of Philippians.

I brought these flashlights and lights this morning as an object lesson. I’d kind of like to compare you folks to these flashlights and lights.

Some of you have known Christ for many years. Some of you have not been followers of Christ as long as others. For some it’s easier for you remember back to when you first trusted Christ. Do you remember ever feeling like now that you had Jesus in your life you now had it made? […]