Sermons from March 2021
Doing Everything Through Him
Doing Everything Through Him – Philippians chapter 4, verses 10 to 23 There are 3 strands woven together in this last part of Paul’s letter. Thanks for a generous gift The Blessing of giving Contentment 16 for … you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 19 … my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what…
Maintaining Vital Relationships
Maintaining Vital Relationships – Philippians chapter 4, verses 2 to 9 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will…
Running the race in light of eternity
Running the race in light of eternity – Philippians chapter 3 verse 12 to chapter 4 verse 1 Paul’s ambition He wants to know Christ, not just facts about Him. 14 I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.…
Paul’s Identity Check
Paul’s Identity Check – Philippians chapter 3 verses 1 to 11 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but…
Working out, Working In
Working out, Working In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 12 to 30 12-13 So then, my dearest friends, as you have always followed my advice—and that not only when I was present to give it—so now that I am far away be keener than ever to work out the salvation that God has given you with a proper sense of awe and responsibility. For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and…