A Fruitful Life of Joyful Obedience
Paul calls believers to draw upon God’s strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Philippians 2:12-18 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Jesus Christ – The Supreme Example of Humility
As citizens of heaven, we look to Jesus, Who is the supreme example of humility and the Lord of all.
Philippians 2:5-11
Unity Through Humility
As citizens of heaven who have been blessed by God, we are to walk in humility before God and each other, which leads to unity in the church.
Philippians 2:1-4
Unity and Courage in the Face of Opposition
As citizens of the heavenly Kingdom believers must live worthy of the Gospel, walking in unity with each other and standing with courage when faced with opposition.
Philippians 1:27-30
Messiah of the Outcast
Jesus the Messiah was anointed with God’s Spirit to proclaim the Good News to outcasts.
Luke 4:14-21
Joy in the Journey (Part 2): Our Future with Christ
We can have joy because life is an opportunity to know and serve Christ, and death brings us into His Presence, which is the deepest desire of our hearts.
Philippians 1:18b-26
Joy in the Journey (Part 1): Proclaiming Christ
Despite very difficult personal circumstances, Paul is filled with joy because Christ is being proclaimed.
Philippians 1:12-18a
Paul’s Prayer for the Phillipians
Paul prays that we would grow in love and discernment so that our lives will bring glory and praise to God.
Philippians 1:9-11
The Christmas Family Tree
Jesus’ family tree is full of glory and shame, but He came to save His people from their sins.
Matthew 1:18-25
Partners in Gospel Ministry
As Paul remembers the Philippians, he is filled with thanksgiving and joy because of their close partnership with him in the Gospel, and confidence because of God’s sustaining grace.
Philippians 1:3-8
The Apostolic Greeting
The apostles, slaves of Christ, wrote to God’s holy people to bless them with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:1-2
The Founding of the Church at Phillipi (Part 2)
God sovereignly works by His Spirit to draw people from all backgrounds to Himself, and to sustain our joy even in times of suffering.
Acts 16:11-40
The Founding of the Church at Philippi (Part 1)
As he arrived at Philippi Paul had survived conflict, been strengthened by new partners, and was guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 15:36-16:15
A Life That Fulfills God’s Purpose
God calls us to live a life of love and service toward Him and others.
Matthew 22:34-40
A Life for God’s Glory
Our entire lives matter to God and are to be lived in service to Him and with a view toward eternity
1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23-24
A Life Built to Last
Christians are called to build their lives and ministries in such a manner that they will survive the coming judgment and bring eternal rewards.
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Preparing for the Judgment
All humans will stand before God’s judgment throne, and only those who trust in Christ will enter the new heavens and earth.
Revelation 20:11-15
Life in the New Heavens and Earth
In the new heavens and earth, God’s purposes for creation will be fulfilled, and our deepest longings and desires will be satisfied.
Revelation 21:1-4
Know the Love of Christ
We must come to an understanding of the depth of Christ’s love for us and then we must show that love to the body of Christ, the Church.
Ephesians 3:14-21
The New Heavens and the New Earth – Part 2
The new heavens and new earth will exhibit both continuity and discontinuity with the present heavens and earth.
2 Peter 3:10; Matthew 19:28
The New Heavens and the New Earth Part1
The new heavens and the new earth are our eternal home, and those who love and serve God will experience the removal of the curse and the consummation of God’s original purposes for mankind.
Revelation 21:1-8
How Do We Live and What Do We Know?
I thank God for your faith and your love for each other, and I pray that you know the hope of your calling, the riches of God’s inheritance for you, and the surpassing power of His greatness towards you.
Ephesians 1:15-23
Living in the Shadowlands
Between the day of our redemption and the day we die, we live with one foot in the physical world stained by sin and the other foot in the Heavenly Kingdom that shines with an ever-increasing glory.
1 John 3:1-3
The Resurrection of the Body – Part 2
At the resurrection, our present bodies will be raised and transformed to be like Christ’s resurrected and glorified body, exhibiting both continuity and discontinuity with our present body.
1 Corinthians 15:35-44
The Resurrection of the Body – Part 1
The people of God have always believed in a resurrection of the body, and Christ is the guarantee of this hope.
John 5:28-29