Sermons on Phillipians
Going Home #5-Better By Far
Going Home #5-Better By Far-John Staiger-19/06/2022 @ 11:00 Morning Worship Posted by Morningside Church Of Christ on Sunday, 19 June 2022 The Christian is Heavenly Minded for Earthly Good !!! Philippians 1:22-24 22 [a]But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know [b]which to choose. 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake.
Just Fix It#4-Forewarned is Forearmed (Wed Class)
Just Fix It#4-Forewarned is Forearmed (Wed Class)-John Staiger-15/06/2022 @ 19:00 Posted by Morningside Church Of Christ on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 The problem of isolation:It can happen to any of us.SuddenlyGraduallyComes and goes Philippians 4:19 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Whatever
Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [a]lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, [b]dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Restoring Joy through Thankfulness
Worship Grows in Gratitude— You just can’t hide it Greetings Prayer Singing Attentiveness to the Bible Care for your brethren Philippians 2:14 English Standard Version 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
The Mind of Christ
Humble—•Emptied Himself•Servant•Son of Man•Obedient—cross•Saviour Christ’s Mind—It’s impact upon you! Christ’s Mind—How do we know? He has left a Witness—The Bible•OT anticipates Him•Gospels reveal Him•Acts preaches Him•Letters teach Him•Revelation glorifies Him Philippians 2:5-8 5 Have this attitude [a]in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be [b]grasped, 7 but [c]emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8 Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the…
God At Work – Again
Four things that God wants: 1.Maturity– Grow in faith and knowledge– Leaving behind an infantile life 2.Decisiveness– Choose this day – Some are neither ‘Hot nor cold.’ 3.Consistency– Rid yourself of doubts– Some burn ‘Hot and cold.’ 4.Strength If you want God to work in you? Seek that which is pleasing in His sight. Philippians 1:6 (NASB) 6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.…
Peace Beyond Comprehension
Peace in the love shown by the Father Peace in the Prince of Peace Peace in the promises in God’s Word Peace in the goodness of the church Peace in wisdom and strength to overcome Philippians 4:6-8 (NASB) 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all [a]comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right,…
The Prize
Philippians 3:14 (NASB) 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus
Suffering Persecution-Phil 3:8-11
Affecting can creep up on us in so many different ways, in New Zealand it seems very subtle, in other parts of the world it can be very much “in your face”. Philippians 3:8-11 (NIV) 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my…
Making Progress-Phill 1:23-26
What does Christian progress look like? Who is to say someone is moving forward? What are the signs of spiritual progress? Philippians 1:23-26 (NASB) 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy [a]in the faith, 26 so that your proud confidence in me may abound…