Sermons on Philippians
God Will Finish the Work He Started
God Will Finish the Work He Started Philippians 1:3-7 No matter what you do for a living, there is a higher purpose for your life. No matter what you do for work, God is at work in you and through you. You may have a career, but God has a calling. These are not contradictory paths but complementary ones. Today the Apostle Paul will remind us that we are in a family business. We are in a partnership with God…
How To Let Go Of The Past
How to Let Go of the Past Isaiah 43:14-25 Sometimes it feels like no matter how much we want to move forward, the past still whispers in our ear: “Remember what you did?” or “You’ll never change.” God said, “Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing.” In Isaiah 43, God predicts the rise and the fall of the Babylonian Empire. God used them to discipline His people, but then the…
I Can Only Imagine
“I Can Only Imagine” 1 Chronicles 29:18 1 Chronicles 29 is King David’s prayer asking God to keep the people faithful and devoted. In that prayer David asks God to “keep this forever in the (imagination) intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people.” God is the Creator and He created us with imaginations. Albert Einstein said, “Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” We use our imaginations every moment of every day. Webster Dictionary defines…
Where Is Your Confidence? Making Jesus Your Focus
Where Is Your Confidence?Making Jesus Your Focus In order to be a true disciple of Jesus, you must think rightly about His nature and His work, then respond appropriately to His call. His Nature: His Work: His Call: You can be confident in your salvation when Jesus is your life. (Col. 3:1-4) Discussion questions:
Living With No Regrets
Living With No Regrets Philippians 1:3-11 One of the most common regrets that people have on their deathbeds revolves around relationships. The most common regret that people have in the final days of their life on earth is expressed like this: “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. I wish I had spent more time with my husband, wife or my children. I regret not visiting my parents or keeping up with my siblings.” The quality of…