Do you find yourself shaking your head in frustration at the turbulent times of this world we live in? When you watch the evening news and hear of terrorists who’ve taken hostages and threatened to … The Exalted Christ – Philippians 2:9-11Read more
Sermons
Humility Exemplified – Philippians 2:5-8
Last week we studied the importance of humility in the church and how it’s through humility that we achieve unity. I think most believers need encouragement in this area of the Christian life. You might … Humility Exemplified – Philippians 2:5-8Read more
Unity Through Humility – Philippians 2:3-4
Is humility a necessity for unity? Do I really need to show any humility with my family to truly be unified? Can’t I just be the “king of the jungle” and still have unity? At … Unity Through Humility – Philippians 2:3-4Read more
Unity in the Local Church – Philippians 2:1-2
A high school orchestra was preparing for a concert that featured a pianist in a rendition of Grieg’s A-minor concerto. Before the performance, it was customary for the orchestra to tune up with an “A” … Unity in the Local Church – Philippians 2:1-2Read more
Suffering for the Sake of Christ – Phil. 1:28-30
D.L. Moody once said… “I thought when I became a Christian I had nothing to do but just to lay my oars in the bottom of the boat and float along. But I soon found … Suffering for the Sake of Christ – Phil. 1:28-30Read more
Model Citizens – Philippians 1:27
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgans Lake Baptist Church 8/15/04 When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, … Model Citizens – Philippians 1:27Read more
Paul’s Passion – Philippians 1:22-26
Have you ever been faced with a choice between two good things? It’s not easy to make a decision when faced with two good options. We see Paul in Philippians found himself in a situation … Paul’s Passion – Philippians 1:22-26Read more
To Live is Christ – Philippians 1:21
Dwight Moody was traveling by boat on one of the Great Lakes when a really bad storm developed. The passengers cowered in fear starting an impromptu prayer meeting for deliverance, which Moody didn’t join. When … To Live is Christ – Philippians 1:21Read more
Joy In The Face of Uncertainty – Philippians 1:20
An inventor once said (and sometimes I think we should have listened to this fellow), Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it an impossibility — a development which we should waste little time … Joy In The Face of Uncertainty – Philippians 1:20Read more
Paul’s Assurance – Philippians 1:19
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 7/18/04 “John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. … Paul’s Assurance – Philippians 1:19Read more
Joy in the Midst of Difficulty – Part 2 – Philippians 1:15-18
Mike Yaconelli, in The Wittenburg Door shared this insight… The problem with the church today is not corruption. It is not institutionalism. No, the problem is far more serious than something like the minister running … Joy in the Midst of Difficulty – Part 2 – Philippians 1:15-18Read more
Joy In the Midst of Difficulty – Philippians 1:12-14
In our study of Philippians we’ve been talking about how we can have true joy as followers of Jesus Christ. But when it comes to the times in our lives when we face troubles and … Joy In the Midst of Difficulty – Philippians 1:12-14Read more