Recognizing our CitizenshipPhil. 3:20-21“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”In verses 20-21, Paul uses the analogy of citizenship to...  Read More

Who are our ModelsPhil. 4:15-19“Brethren, join in following my example and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.” Everyone has someone they look up to and try to emulate.  Th...  Read More

Setting the Right GoalPhil 3:12-16“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Look on the internet for famous quotes regarding goals, and you will find a ple...  Read More

The Ultimate ValuePhil. 3:7-11“More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count...  Read More

The Basis of our Salvation.Phi. 3:1-6“For we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.”The danger of self-deception is t...  Read More

Reorienting our Priorities Pt. 2Phil. 2:25-30“Because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me.”What we value is revealed by...  Read More

Reorienting our Focus Pt 1“For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.”Phil. 2:19-24 Paul had a problem.  He deeply cared about the people in Philippi and was concerned abo...  Read More

The Age of ComplaintPhilippians 2:14-18“Do all things without grumbling or disputing.”It is easy to fall into its trap.  We don’t want to, but it just seems to come out.  We desire to be known as a po...  Read More

The Divine Initiative and Human ResponsibilityPhilippians 2:12-13“For It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good Pleasure.”Every sermon has an application.  Having outlined the ...  Read More

The Name that is Above Every NamePhil. 2:9-11“For this reason also, God highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name.”The mystery of Jesus’ incarnation concludes with an a...  Read More

The Kenosis of ChristPhilippians 2:6-8“Although he existed in the form of God, did not regard quality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself.” Philippians 2:5-11 is often called the Kenos...  Read More

If God can do it, then why can’t we?Self-sacrifice Pt. 2Philippians 2:5-9 Philippians 2:5-11 is one of the pivotal sections in the whole New Testament.  In these few verses, Paul captures the mystery ...  Read More