We’ll be looking in a moment at Philippians 3:17, but I’d like to look first for a moment at 1 John 2:6. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
Pressing On – Philippians 3:12-16
This is an amusing story from the Christian Reader. My five-year-old grandnephew was obviously worried as he looked down the long aisle of the church where his aunt was to be married the following day. His grandmother had an idea. "I think I'll give a prize to the person who does the best job tomorrow," […]
Righteousness From God by Faith – Philippians 3:9-11
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 01/09/05 During the month of December we took a break from our study in Philippians so we could focus on the birth of Christ. Today I’d like to return to our study in Philippians and we’ll be looking at Philippians 3:9-11.
How Well Can You Count? – Philippians 3:4-8
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 11/28/04 Did you know that many people live under the illusion that good people go to heaven? Some assume that if you can just live a good enough life then God will let you into heaven someday. Andy Stanley has written a book with the title, How Good […]
True Christianity – Philippians 3:2-3
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 11/21/04 Last week we talked about rejoicing in the Lord. We learned that for the Christian, rejoicing is commanded. If you are a Christian, part of the package is that you rejoice in the Lord. It’s not that you must bounce happily through life as if there’s not […]
Rejoice in the Lord – Philippians 3:1
Sometimes I wonder if most Christians really know how to rejoice in the Lord. Really rejoice in all circumstances—good and bad.