Philippians

One reason believers in Jesus are being challenged to stop grumbling and disputing in Philippians 2 is for the sake of our testimony for Christ before the watching world. We’ll see that clearly as we … [Read more...] about Shine – Philippians 2:15-16

When we arrive at Philippians 2:14 we find that “working out your own salvation”, living out your faith in Jesus, gets very practical. The message from Paul here is simple: stop grumbling! Paul is … [Read more...] about Stop Grumbling! – Philippians 2:14

If you are a follower of Jesus you’ve likely discovered that your spiritual life needs constant attention. Follow along as we examine Philippians 2:12-13 to consider our work and God’s work in our … [Read more...] about For His Good Pleasure – Philippians 2:12-13

None of us naturally gravitate to humility. We want to pursue our own comfort first. But, for there to be unity amongst God’s people in the Church, God’s people must be growing in humility, with Jesus … [Read more...] about Highly Exalted – Philippians 2:9-11

Humility. How do you know when you have it? Should you know when you have it? Probably not. But you can work toward humility and if you are a follower of Jesus the Bible teaches you how to do that. … [Read more...] about No Greater Humility – Philippians 2:5-8

Where selfish ambition dominates, unity will fail and the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ will suffer. But where God’s people put away selfishness, God’s church can experience unity and the … [Read more...] about Gospel Unity, Part 4 – Philippians 2:3-4

What is unity? We hear a lot of talk in political circles of unity these days. We should all be unified we’re told. But what is unity? As believers in Jesus, the church needs to understand what unity … [Read more...] about Gospel Unity, Part 3 – Philippians 2:1-2

Believers still need to be prepared to suffer for the cause of Christ. We haven’t had to face the severe kinds of suffering for the sake of Christ that many throughout history have faced or even in … [Read more...] about Gospel Unity, Part 2 – Philippians 1:28-30

What the world needs right now is for the church to stand firm in the truths of the Gospel no matter the challenges it will face. Believers are called to be unified as the Church, God's ambassadors on … [Read more...] about Gospel Unity, Part 1 – Philippians 1:27

How can looking to eternity as believers in Jesus affect how we choose to live our lives in the here and now? Believers can be earthly good while being heavenly minded. Let's consider how this is … [Read more...] about Choosing Eternity – Philippians 1:22-26

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." These are Paul's words. Can they be your words? With God's help, they can be. Let's consider this important attitude of reliance on Christ from … [Read more...] about To Live Or Die – Philippians 1:21

Of all people, believers in Jesus should live with the most confidence. Not confidence in themselves but in God, that through the work of Jesus in their lives and in this world they can live for … [Read more...] about Christ Will Be Honored – Philippians 1:20