Paul is emphasizing here that believers are to make progress in their faith. In verse 12 he says, I press on, and in verse 14 he says, I press on toward the goal. The Christian life is like being in a race of endurance. How will you run the race that is the Christian life? […]
The Power of His Resurrection – Philippians 3:9-11
Paul shows us three spiritual graces that are a gift from God. Righteousness from God, the believer’s justification, the power of Christ’s resurrection, the believer’s sanctification, and resurrection from the dead, the believer’s glorification. And these are for no merit of our own, all through the sacrifice of Christ and received only by faith in […]
Can You Count? – Philippians 3:4-8
Many people live under the illusion that all good people go to heaven. Some assume that if you just live a good enough life then God will have to let you into His heaven someday. Philippians 3:4-8 shows us the truth. Listen now to this message. Passage: Philippians 3:4-8 By: Kevin A. Pierpont https://archive.org/download/phil-2016/025-160724-Phil3-4-8.mp3 Download […]
True Believers – Philippians 3:2-3
From the lives of true believers in Jesus Christ will flow true worship of God by the Spirit of God, boasting that’s only in Christ Jesus — giving Him all the credit — and there will be no confidence put in the flesh. Listen now to this message from Philippians 3:2-3 on these three characteristics […]
Rejoice in the Lord – Philippians 3:1
We learn from Philippians 3:1 that rejoicing in the Lord is commanded, essential and good for followers of Christ. Listen now to this message. Passage: Philippians 3:1 By: Kevin A. Pierpont https://archive.org/download/phil-2016/023-160710Phil3-1.mp3 Download MP3
Faithful Messenger and Minister – Philippians 2:25-30
The Bible calls God’s people to be faithful fellow workers, fellow soldiers, messengers and ministers for Christ and Philippians 2:25-30 demonstrates how Epaphroditus is an example of these Godly qualities to be followed. Listen now to this message. Passage: Philippians 2:25-30 By: Kevin A. Pierpont https://archive.org/download/phil-2016/022-160703Phil2-25-30.mp3 Download MP3