“HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR PAST” Within the psychological community, there is a school of thought called behavioral modification. Behavioral modification counselors are sure that humans are nothing more than socially conditioned creatures whose futures have been determined by their pasts. Too much emphasis…

A Key to a Joyful life: Thanksgiving and Remembrance (Phil 1:3-11) Dog Playing Cards A man walked by a table in a hotel and noticed three men and a dog playing cards. The dog appeared to be winning. "That must be a very smart dog," the man commented. "He ain't so smart," said one of the players. "Every…

I COULD HARDLY BELIEVE WHAT I WAS WITNESSING. IF YOU WOULD HAVE TOLD ME THIS STORY, I WOULD HAVE PROBABLY NEVER HAVE BELIEVED IT. BUT I WAS THERE. I SAW IT HAPPEN. I WAS MAKING MY WAS THROUGH THE K-MART PARKING LOT AS A TEENAGER IN SOUTH FLORIDA. IT WAS VERY CROWDED AND YOU HAD TO TAKE YOUR TIME IN ORDER…

Snap shots of a church 4 Philippians 2:1-4 An image of a unity in the church For the church to examine itself and see where it needs to improve Unity Through Humility 7 steps to unity Introduction: Last week unity with disunity coming from the outside This week unity with disunity coming from the inside…

In the first century, the Apostle Paul needed resources to further the Gospel. Thankfully, the Philippian Church was willing to partner with him. The mission of the Gospel hasn't changed; we still resources to send missionaries and plant churches. How should we be supporting Gospel-work in our city and beyond? How should we be entering into partnership with local churches, to see the Gospel spread?

“Free at Last” Sermon Prepared by Carl Schaefer July 4th , 2010 For Trinity United Methodist Church Based upon Philippians 3:30 This is the weekend that we celebrate our independence, our freedom declared as a nation. It is with great pride that I join the rest of you in this sanctuary to call ourselves…

Last week, Pastor Hyeon Son Lim was released from a North Korean labour camp, imprisoned for his faith. He stated on Sunday, “I learned to fully accept all of this as a form of God's love and discipline to make me stronger.” Pastor Lim found contentment, even under terrible circumstances. What does this say about us and our trivial discontentment? How should we look at our finances, time and relationships, as content Christians?

The mind of Christ in you will transform every part of your walk

Sometimes our sanctification feels like weight loss. There's a temptation to plateau and coast through the Christian life instead of being in step with the Holy Spirit's leading. In the last half of Philippians 3, Paul mirrors the Christian life to a runner in a race. We must forget what lies behind and strive toward what lies ahead.

You can go all-out for Christ because He went all-in for you

Introduction Philippians 3:1-3 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, but is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the mutilation. For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of…

Push Back and Press On New Hope Baptist Church 9:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve 2006 Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: There are many good old movies out during the holiday seasons, and at Christmas, one of my favorites is the original, 1951 Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with Alastair Sim playing…

Tonight we’re looking once again at the portion of Scripture that speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Philippians 2:1-4 says, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded,…

5 Lessons from the Philippians Wednesday, November 28, 2007 “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.” Philippians 1:1 1. Joy - Regardless of the circumstances, believers can have profound contentment, serenity,…

Real clarity in life comes when we truly believe the facts about God and our life purpose aligns with God. When I have those things together it gives great clarity to everyday life.

Don’t Quit Philippians 3:10-16 Introduction: 1) The record for the shortest major league baseball career probably belongs to a member of the old Brooklyn Dodgers, a pitcher named Harry Hartman. He was a gifted young ballplayer whose day of glory arrived in 1918 when he was called up from the minors to…

The power of Christ becomes real as we live in His Positive Example

27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, A Letter From a Disciple-Maker How does Paul view the Philippian…

Women In Covenant for the Glory of God “Out of Lo-Debar with The Emergence of a New Attitude” 2 Samuel 9:3-5 Phil. 2:1-8 Attitude is not such a large word in the English language, but it has endless meanings and connotations. Perhaps you heard about the Yankee shoe salesman who went to Africa and wired…

When our mission becomes God's mission our perspective will become God's perspective. Philippians 1:12-18 How do we make God's mission our mission? 1. By looking for God at work 2. Inspiring others to God's mission 3. Caring most about what matters most

The key to a successful and victorious Christian life is having the joy of the Lord. The palmist said “the joy of the Lord is my strength” and that is true for all Christians. True strength to live for God comes from the supernatural joy that God gives to His people. We have, as the chorus says, “a joy…

5 Stages of Recovery in Christ. Where is the Shepherd in Psalm 23 Leading You? Stage 1- Coming to find rest and refreshment in Christ- Matthew 11:28-30 Stage 2- Entering into the restoration process- Romans 12:2 Stage 3-Walking in the Spirit through times of darkness- 2 Timothy 4:17, 18 Stage 4- Winning…

Introduction Greetings... Having finished up looking at the book of Ephesians in our “Prison Epistles” study we now find ourselves in the book of Philippians. A book about “The Joy In Christ.” The book of Philippians is quite different than many of the other books by Paul. It is more peaceful than Galatians.…

A Christian lives in a spirit of unified fearlessness for the truth of the Gospel

A. Christ at the center (4:1-7). Paul’s love for the Philippians, which is evident throughout this letter, is especially apparent in the opening verses of chapter 4. One of his chief concerns was that these people would be characterized by the fruit of the Spirit. Love, joy, and peace were uppermost…