Many Christians have a feeling that following Jesus shouldn’t be painful and costly, but only happy and profitable. So when we face the difficulties of life and the difficulties of taking a stand for Jesus Christ and our legs wobble under the weight of it all, we don’t understand how we are to have joy […]
The Joy of Sacrifice – Philippians 2:17-18
Many Christians have a feeling that following Jesus shouldn’t be painful and costly, but only happy and profitable. So when we face the difficulties of life and the difficulties of taking a stand for Jesus Christ and our legs wobble under the weight of it all, we don’t understand how we are to have joy […]
Shine – Philippians 2:15-16
One reason believers in Jesus are being challenged to stop grumbling and disputing in Philippians 2 is for the sake of our testimony for Christ before the watching world. We’ll see that clearly as we look at Philippians 2:15-16. https://archive.org/download/19-philippians-2-15-16/19-Philippians-2-15-16.mp3 Download
Stop Grumbling! – Philippians 2:14
When we arrive at Philippians 2:14 we find that “working out your own salvation”, living out your faith in Jesus, gets very practical. The message from Paul here is simple: stop grumbling! Paul is taking head-on the sin of complaining. And yes, complaining is a sin and we need to be quick to repent of […]
For His Good Pleasure – Philippians 2:12-13
If you are a follower of Jesus you’ve likely discovered that your spiritual life needs constant attention. Follow along as we examine Philippians 2:12-13 to consider our work and God’s work in our spiritual growth. https://archive.org/download/17-philippians-2-12-13/17-Philippians-2-12-13.mp3 Download
Highly Exalted – Philippians 2:9-11
None of us naturally gravitate to humility. We want to pursue our own comfort first. But, for there to be unity amongst God’s people in the Church, God’s people must be growing in humility, with Jesus as their model. https://archive.org/download/16-philippians-2-9-11/16-Philippians-2-9-11.mp3 Download