I. Reaching Forward Philippians 3:12-1412 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which …
Galatians 5:13–15 (ESV) “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not useyour freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Forthe whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ But ifyou bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not …
I. Independent Joy Philippians 3:1-21 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. Hebrews 6:13-19 (NLT)13 When God made his …
I. Doing Your Salvation Philippians 2:12-1312 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good …
I. The Man Who Directs His Own Steps Jeremiah 10:17-2517 Gather up your wares from the land, O inhabitant of the fortress! 18 For thus says the Lord: “Behold, I will throw out at this time The inhabitants of the land, And will distress them, That they may find it so.” 19 Woe is me …
Philippians 2:1-112 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in …
“The Joy of Serving” Philippians Study I. To Be Worthy Philippians 1:2727 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith …
“The Joy of Serving” Philippians Study I. The gain of living for self Philippians 1:12-1412 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the …
1 Peter 3:1515 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear Philippians 3:88 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ …
I. Is Blood Thicker Than Water? Ruth 1:1-171 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. 2 The name of …