“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 …
“To Live – Christ” Philippians 1:19-26
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THE TEXT:
Our text for today comes from Philippians 1:19-26. These are the words of God:
19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will …
“Surely Goodness & Mercy” Psalm 23
He is not too glorious to become a shepherd. He is not too powerful to care for the weak. His glory may be great, but his head is not swollen.
“Be Not Far From Me” Psalm 22
The joy of this season has its feet planted firmly on the ground, where beggars stand on street corners, hospitals beds are full, and families fight. We need a joy that goes down underneath all of the sorrows of this world, so that it can then lift us up into the heavens.
The text for the sermon today is Psalm 22. These are the words of God:
INTRODUCTION:
This Thursday, we’ll all gather around tables with friends and family to celebrate a supremely Christian feast. And it matters not that Thanksgiving as a national holiday isn’t commanded in the Scriptures. Christianity alone can account for and support the tradition. If there is no God, who is there to thank? So, as we prepare to roast turkeys and set tables, as we polish crystal goblets and bake pies, Psalm 21 is here to …
“Some Trust in Horses” Psalm 20
Why is it critical to pray for national leaders? Because national leaders represent the people. They stand in for the people. They lead the people. How they conduct themselves doesn’t simply reflect on the people; it actually takes the people somewhere.
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Psalm 20. These are the words of God:
20 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 May the …
The text for the sermon today is Matthew 5:14. These are the Words of God:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
During the Colonial era of American history, it was customary for pastors to preach sermons just prior to public elections instructing the church in their civic responsibilities. They were called artillery sermons because the custom began with pastors preaching to …
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Ecclesiastes 5-6. These are the words of God:
5 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. 2 Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is …
THE TEXT:
Our text for today is Psalm 13. These are God’s Words.
13 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
2 How long must I take counsel in my soul
and have sorrow in my heart all the day?
How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and answer me, O Lord …
INTRO
A survey of the Bible’s teaching on wealth would take considerably more time than we have this morning. So, let me hit the tops of the waves for you.
In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve dominion over the entire earth. They were the king and queen of the planet, acting as God’s vice regents. (Genesis 1, 2)
When …
