The Rare Jewel of Contentment

THE TEXT:

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned

God’s Remedies for Anxious Hearts – Philippians 4:4-9

THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 4:4-9 and can be found on page 982 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made

When Church Members Fight – Philippians 4:2-3

THE TEXT:

I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. (Philippians 4:2-3, ESV)

SUMMARY OF THE TEXT

How does Paul, who is in Rome under house arrest, know about this unhappy division? …

Standing Firm in a Falling World – Philippians 3:17-4:1


THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:17-4:1 and can be found on page 982 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:

17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross

Pressing On – Philippians 3:12-16

THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:12-16 and can be found on page 981 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:

12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing

Experiencing the Resurrection – Philippians 3:8-12

THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:10-11 and can be found on page 981 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:

For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes

Free Justification – Philippians 3:8-9

THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:8-9 and can be found on page 981 of the Bibles in the pew racks. These are the words of God:

8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found

“The Gospel & Ethnic Animosity” – Philippians 3:1-7

“The Gospel & Ethnic Animosity” – Philippians 3:1-7

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THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 3:1-7. These are the words of God:

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision,

“The Emptied Christ” – Philippians 2:1-8

“The Emptied Christ” – Philippians 2:1-8

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Both Tim Keller and C.S. Lewis have deeply shaped how I think about this passage. 

THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 2:1-8. If you are using one of the Bibles in the pew rack the text can be found on page 980. These are the words of God:

27 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in

“Striving Together” – Philippians 1:27-30

“Striving Together” – Philippians 1:27-30

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THE TEXT:

Our text for today comes from Philippians 1:27-30. If you are using one of the Bibles in the pew rack the text can be found on page 980. These are the words of God:

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