Philippians 4:6-7 Quit Worrying CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A lot of people we meet are concerned and careful about something – many things. It is in the nature of humans to worry. Worrying is a sin and reveals a lack of trust in God and a lack of gratitude and a...
Philippians 4:1-5 Wise Counsel for Christians CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO THE LORD IS AT HAND. Paul is writing to help these Christians out and so he gives them wise counsel. He can, and they will receive it because they are: Dearly beloved I Cor 13, [Charity edifieth]; Longed for; his converts –...
The Glorified Body Philippians 3:20-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Knowing that you are going to get a glorified body affects your: Conversation – Positionally, Eph 2:6, Affectionately,Col 3:1-2, Doctrinally, II Pet 3:11 Hope – Looking for and talking about the return of Jesus Christ Physical Nature – I Cor 15, mortality,...
Ensamples or Enemies Philippians 3:15-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You can follow an ensample (v. 17). An ensample is more than an example because it is the thing and not just like the thing. For instance, a sample size toothpaste is an ensample because it is exactly the same product as...
Philippians 3:4-14 The Power of His Resurrection CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to v. 10, we can live according to the power Christ’s resurrection. The same power that raised him up is in us. But you have to do some things to tap into it. Would you like to live...
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...
