It is not surprising that a building site is often messy. Things which are under construction look chaotic. There is plan and people have tasks to be completed. Any church is under construction. There are areas where things are going… Read More ›
Month: November 2012
The Power of Persistence – Philippians 3:10-14
Do you settle for far less than what God has planned for you. See 2 Corinthians 11:23-33. The trait of persistence is required if we are to overcome life’s obstacles. Paul does not even mention the word “quit”. Persistence is… Read More ›
Pursuing God – Philippians 3:1-8
God has pursued me. Do I want to pursue Him? At the end of Paul’s life he is still seeking God! 1 – By Being Joyful (vs 1) Christian joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In the midst… Read More ›
Pressing Forward – Philippians 3:13-14
You can become stagnant in your life. The word “press” means “to urge forward with force”. God wants progress in your life. The Christian life has been compared to a race. One of the things that hinder you in a… Read More ›
Live Healthy – Philippians 4:1-9
This letter is full of joy. It is in contrast to the letter to Corinth. It is about spiritual health and wealth. It is not about the material as it cannot last. The founders of the church were Lydia, Philippians’… Read More ›
How To Live A Stable Christian Life – Philippians 4:1-9
If you phone a hospital to check on a patient you might be told they are in a stable condition. What does that mean? It means “firmly fixed, unable to be moved!” To be spiritually “stable” means that you are… Read More ›
Good Works – Philippians 2:12-13
Good works have nothing to do with a person’s salvation. See Ephesians 2:8-9. It is by grace that we are saved by faith and not by our good works. If we work for something then it is not a gift…. Read More ›
God Will Provide – Philippians 4:9-20
The book of Philippians is a book of thanksgiving. Paul was frequently imprisoned. It was the church of Philippians who sent a gift to Paul in prison. This letter is Paul’s reply to the church after their giving. This church… Read More ›
From Heaven to Earth – Philippians 4:1-4
Some Christians live so much in the heavenlies that they are unaware of what is happening around them. They end up coming down to earth with a bump. We have to face reality. Spiritually our life is in Heaven but… Read More ›
From Glory to Glory – Philippians 2:5-11
The apostle takes us from glory to glory – from an eternal past to an eternal future. These verses were a hymn in the early church. 1 – The incarnation of Jesus Christ (vs. 6) Jesus did not begin as… Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 