G is for Goal-Philippians 3:14
“I press on toward the goal…” (Phil 3:14). “I press on to reach the end of the race” (Phil 3:14, NLT). “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my […]
Category: Philippians
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G is for Gentleness-Philippians 4:5
Philippians 4:5 “Let your gentleness be evident to all” (Phil 4:5, NIV). “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone” (Phil 4:5, ESV). “Let your gentle spirit be known to all men” (Phil 4:5, NASB). “Let your graciousness be […]
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What is a Christian?-Phil 3:8-11
Key Verse: 3:8 “I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” Based on Paul’s testimony in Phil 3:8-11, I pondered the question, […]
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Of Joy and Dogs-Phil 3:1-7
Philippians 3:1-7; Key Verse: 3:1 “…rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again…” What is Philippians about? Joy. Its major […]
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Practical Gospel Living-Phil 2:19-30
Philippians 2:19-30; Key Verse: 2:30 “…he almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life…” What is beyond the gospel? There is an impression among Christians that the gospel […]
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Sanctification by the Gospel, not Discipleship-Phil 2:5-11
Philippians 2:5-11; Key Verse: 2:8 “…even death on a cross.” Gospel-Driven Sanctification : The title of my sermon is “Sanctification by the Gospel, not Discipleship.” This might be misunderstood as saying […]
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Complete My Joy-Philippians 2:1-4
Philippians 2:1-4; Key Verse: 2:2 “…make my joy complete…” Recap on suffering: It is a very painful truth that God ordains and allows the sufferings we experience, past and present! […]
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The Primacy of God in Faith and Suffering-Philippians 1:29-30
Philippians 1:29-30Key Verse: Phil 1:29 “For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.” One sentence […]
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Progress, Joy and Confidence-Philippians 1:21-26
Philippians 1:21-26; Key Verse: Phil 1:25b,26 “I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your […]
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A Life Worthy of the Gospel-Philippians 1:27-28
“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Who on earth can boldly say without flinching, “Yes! I live a life worthy of the gospel”? […]