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Trusting Humility Philippians 2:1-18 Central Truth: I Must C hoose to T rust G od Daily! Hebrews 12:1-3 -Jesus E ntrusted Himself: 1 Peter 2:20-23 Acts 8:3 , 27:1 – Control of Prisoners Trust: Surrenderin g Contro l to act on our behalf ! C haracter , A bility , A uthority Philippians 1:18-27 – Joy in…

Philippians rotates around this hymn of Humility and Power. It is a summary of the Gospel. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a…

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing,…

Sometimes it may seem like the goal of Christian life is to escape from all that is evil and unhappy in this world; but the apostle Paul frames the “escape room” of this world a little differently in his letter to the Philippians.

6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.…

In the beginning with mankind we see God make a statement Genesis 1:27-2:3 , 15 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the…

Created For More Last week we looked at Jesus feeding of the 5000. Crowds gathered to hear the Gospel of the Kingdom Proclaimed and Demonstrated. The crowd was gathered because the Gospel of the Kingdom touched them to the very core of their human longing. We were created for Kingdom of Heaven living.…

Independence Day United States Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies…

The Bible tells us that the gentle actions of those who follow Jesus shine like stars in a dark world.

Unique challenge- joy cannot be manipulated. One cannot fake it until he makes it. This is unique from love and peace in which you can pursue loving and peaceful actions even when you don’t fell like it Its easy to find joy in circumstances. We are in the boxing ring of circumstances. The ring represents…

Verse 1 In what ways should we rejoice in the Lord? How often? Lit., Rejoice in vital connection with the Lord; i.e., bc you are God’s, REJOICE! Also, bc of all that God has done for you and around you. What are some things you ought to repeat for the benefit of other disciples? The Gospel - Death, Burial,…

Verse 1 In what ways should we rejoice in the Lord? How often? Lit., Rejoice in vital connection with the Lord; i.e., bc you are God’s, REJOICE! Also, bc of all that God has done for you and around you. What are some things you ought to repeat for the benefit of other disciples? The Gospel - Death, Burial,…

Review of Chapters 1-2; Discussion of 3:1-2. Left off on question of: Who are "dogs" today?

Introduction: Last week we began walking through this passage, Philippians 2:12-18 and its very practical implications from the previous week’s deeply theological passage. I told a story about how I used to play football and had learned that you always play till you heard the whistle blow. I related…

What’s The Big Deal about our Obedience? When I was growing up as kids me and my sister when not obeying our parents would often quote the passage in Ephesians 6:1 , “Children obey your parents.” If my sister Candy saw that I was doing something disobedient should would tell me this verse and I would…

Philippians 2 has centered on the command to have the mindset of our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: The mindset of Christ Jesus is explained for us in vv. 3-4 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others…

5 Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus, 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: You must keep on having this disposition of mind among you (in you/in your midst), the one also in Christ…

This morning I want us to consider these most important words from the apostle Paul. These words contain the Biblical foundation for any believer to turn apparant hopless tragedies into events of joyfull confident trust. I want to talk to you this morning about the Bible doctrine of providence. “The…

Introduction: Today people have a lust for power and control — maybe so overtly — but demonstrated, at least, in their refusal to submit to the authority of Christ and His called and sent servants. During the last week of Jesus’ ministry, just days before his death on Good Friday, his people, his vineyard,…

Let’s pray: Holy God, you alone are sovereign. You alone know the number of our days. You alone truly know our hearts and our needs. As we have gathered on this communion Sunday, Lord, remind us of the light that is within us, remind us once again of your Son Jesus, and all that has been done for us.…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

The King is Here! Today is Palm Sunday. It marks the beginning of the final week of Jesus life leading up to his resurrection. Like the King 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

If we're to have the submissive mind and the joy that goes with it, we must recognize that there is a purpose to achieve (God's plan for our lives), a power to receive (the Holy Spirit), and a promise to believe. Pastor Leger unpacks this promise in today's message from Philippians chapter two.