Philippians 3:1-3 Beware CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Throughout Paul’s letters, you find warnings to watch out for certain people, and oddly, Christians just read right over those verses as if they aren’t even there and go on trusting blindly anybody that says, “I’m a Christian” or anyone who has a fish...
Philippians 2:23-30 Helpers in the Ministry Part 2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Two of Paul’s greatest helpers in the ministry were Timothy and Epaphroditus. Epaphroditus was such a good help to him because: He was Paul’s partner – v.25 – he was a brother, a companion in labor and a fellow soldier...
Philippians 2:19-22 Helpers in the Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Two of Paul’s greatest helpers in the ministry were Timothy and Epaphroditus. Timothy was such a good help to him because: He was likeminded – v.20 – a good helper in the ministry has to have the same mindset as the...
Philippians 2:14-18 It’s Worth It CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul went everywhere preaching and endured real hardship, suffering, and persecution for what he did. And here he is summing it up for the Philippians. Basically, “when you do certain things, I don’t care how much it costs me, even my life,...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
