As the story goes, a monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, “Do you have anything to say?”
Satisfaction With God’s Provision – Philippians 4:11
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 5/8/05 We began discussing last week the recipe for contentment. We noted that to know contentment in the Christian life we’re going to have to have complete confidence … Satisfaction With God’s Provision – Philippians 4:11Read more
Confidence in God’s Power – Philippians 4:10
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 5/1/05 We come today to a new theme introduced by Paul that I think you can see clearly as you read Philippians 4:10-19. The theme that he brings … Confidence in God’s Power – Philippians 4:10Read more
Right Living – Philippians 4:9
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 4/24/05 My brother Ken wrote this not too long ago: Pastor Chen spent eighteen years in a prison work camp in China. Because he came from a background … Right Living – Philippians 4:9Read more
Tawas Point Lighthouse
A couple of Saturdays ago we took a quick trip to the Tawas Point Lighthouse. We’ll be going back sometime when it’s open so we can go to the top for the view.
Right Thinking – Philippians 4:8
For several weeks now in our study in Philippians we have been talking about standing fast in the Lord. In the first verse of chapter four we are told to “stand fast in the Lord.” … Right Thinking – Philippians 4:8Read more
The Cure for Worry – Philippians 4:6-7
Have you ever had a problem with worry? Or should I say, do you have a problem with worry? It’s easy to worry, isn’t it? When Lincoln was on his way to Washington to be … The Cure for Worry – Philippians 4:6-7Read more
Gentleness Known – Philippians 4:5
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 4/3/05 This week most of us probably witnessed the death of Terri Schiavo played out in the media. It seems that there is a great division over this … Gentleness Known – Philippians 4:5Read more
Carolyn and Josiah
Josiah is smiling – really.
How to Rejoice, Philippians 4:4
Last week we looked at the importance of standing fast by pursuing peace in our relationships with other believers. We saw the situation between two women who were not at peace with one another and … How to Rejoice, Philippians 4:4Read more
Pursue Peace – Philippians 4:2-3
Stand fast – that’s what we saw last week in verse 1 of Philippians 4. Paul says… Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, … Pursue Peace – Philippians 4:2-3Read more
Stand Fast – Philippians 4:1
Kevin A. Pierpont Higgins Lake Baptist Church 2/27/05 Of being steadfast it has been said that… There aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for getting ahead in the world—just hard ones. Let me share a few more … Stand Fast – Philippians 4:1Read more