Work Salvation Out, Phil 2:12-13
Philippians 2:12-13 Work it Out CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After you get saved, you need to work salvation out. You’ll please Him, Jn 8:29. You’ll do His will, Matt 26:39. You’ll accomplish His purpose, Rom 8:28. God works salvation in you Heb 9:14, I Cor 6:9-11 Rom 8:29, conforms you to his image Jn 14:16-17, comforts you […]
Jesus’ Exaltation, Phil 2:9-11
Phil 2: 9-11 Jesus’ Exaltation CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Yesterday we saw that the way up is down, and the Lord had to go way down to save us. Seven steps down: No reputation Servant Likeness of men Fashion of man Humble Obedient Crucified The work of redemption is done; he was raised from the […]
The Temple of God
The Temple of God I Cor 3:16-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Cor 6:19-20 – we recognize that our individual bodies are called the temple of the “Holy Ghost” – but when you study the “temple of God” in the New Testament, a very interesting picture emerges Jn 2:19-21 – the first time Jesus referred to […]
Jesus’ Humility Phil. 2:5-8
Phil 2: 5-8 Jesus’ Humility CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As a preacher said about the Christian life, “The way up is down.” In the life of John of whom it was said, “There is not a greater prophet than John,” he made the way of humility clear when Christ began to minister. “He must increase, but […]
A Pastor’s Joy Phil. 2:1-4
Philippians 2:1-4 A Pastor’s Joy CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul said, “Fulfill ye my joy.” And the joy was about everyone in the church getting along without the back biting and bickering and division that is so common today. What he was asking for is a pastor’s dream – a church without division and discord. Now […]
What Now? Phil. 1:27-30
Philippians 1:27-30 What Now? CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Now that you are saved, what do you do now and what can you expect? Tell others about Christ “Conversation” v. 27 “becometh gospel” Used to: Eph 2:3;4:22 Now: Phil 3:20, heavenly; II Pet 3:11, holy; Jas 3:13, good; I Pet 3:16, even if they are opposed Get […]
Isaiah 1:1-15 The Rebellious Nation
The Rebellious Nation Isaiah 1: 1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Isaiah prophesied in Judah through the reigns of four kings: Uzziah [2 Ki 15:1, 2 Chr 26:1], Jotham [2 Ki 15:32, 2 Chr 27:1], Ahaz [2 Ki 16:1, 2 Chr 28:1] and Hezekiah [2 Ki 18:1, 2 Chr 29:1]. During this time, the ten northern […]
How To Handle Bad News
How To Handle Bad News Job 1: 12-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Job 1:13-22, Job received the worst news anyone has ever received. Here’s how to handle that kind of bad news: Bless the Name of the Lord – Job 1:21 he is worthy to be praised – God is good – whatever you do, don’t […]
To Live or Die Phil. 1:21-26
Philippians 1:21-26 To Live or Die CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s life is so tied to Christ’s that he would rather die than live so that he could be with Him. He said in v. 21, “To die is gain.” In v. 23, he said, “to be with Christ, which is FAR BETTER.” Now how could […]
The Fall Out Phil. 1:12-20
The Fall Out Philippians 1:12-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul got locked up because of preaching the gospel and disobeying the Holy Spirit’s warning. There was some fall out. In Antioch– he could have complained, “Is this anyway to treat the preacher?” “What did I do to deserve this?” So forth. He also could have looked […]