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Introduction In my vehicle, I had an issue with a slow leak . Matter fact I thought it was my driver front tire. I initially thought my gauges were reading incorrectly. Then I begin to suspect that my tire was having issues so I would add air to this particular tire. The problem was about perspective.…

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Philippians 4:10-23 Philippians 4:10–23 “I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.…

Heavenly Father, we come before You today seeking wisdom from Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to understand the secret of contentment as Paul revealed through the inspiration of Your Spirit. Teach us to rely fully on You for our strength and provision. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Opening Remarks…

1. The genre of the book is a Pauline epistle . An epistle is a letter. We can choose between general, pauline, and prison epistles. 2. Silas and Timothy had input as they were with Paul at the time of writing. We see the saturation of investment in people. Silas was already a church leader who was chosen…

We have been studying the letter to the church at Philippi that the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison in Rome. Paul encourages them and us today in chapter 1 to have a single mindset. 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus…

Doing All Things — Even Thanksgiving — Through Jesus Christ. The problem: Thanksgiving Day reminds us to thank God especially for our material blessings. But a reminder is not enough, because it does not necessarily follow that we will give thanks. I could list all the wonderful things God has done for…

Acts 15-16 Introduction: -The major question that the early church was asking was: What does it look like now that the God of Israel has opened the doors to allow all nations to become his covenant people. -Israel was a very exclusive religion in the fact that you were born into it. The Israelites always…

Philippians 4:4-13 Today we start a new series, entitled The Truth about our Mindset. Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow: 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. But that isn’t always…

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Called to Good Works This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain…

Central Idea: In the final section of his letter, Paul reviews the elements that demonstrate Christian maturity in one's life and the ultimate blessing that these bring to the believer who pursues them. Q1: What is the main theme of chapter 4 in the book 'Philippians'? A: The main theme of the book 'Philippians…

What is Prayer? Part 1

Intro: Giving in the life of the Church is so important. It is one of the best ways to put what we know about God into practice. Some talk to much about giving and we have to question their hearts desires. Others, and I fall into this camp, talk to little about giving and leave the congregation underfeed…

Author: Paul . 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: What about Timothy? Timothy probably weighed in on the conversation. Early church fathers and scholars today agree that Paul is the author. Internal evidence…

Introduction Last Sunday morning we concluded our missions conference for 2023. We were blessed to have missionaries from across the nation and the world to whom we support prayerfully & financially visit us & report on what God is doing with their missions. Today at the conclusion of the service, we…

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…

Encouragement Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together…

Remember to Thank God! Thanksgiving Day, a day our nation has set aside to remember to give thanks to our God. In the creation account in the Book of Job we read, “The morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy” (38:7). That’s the beginning of creation. And in Revelation, the very…

We have been in a study about the Habits of Happiness. We all want to be happy right? As Paul wraps up his letter to the Philippians, he does so with a promise. 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.…

Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 John 6:66-68 This world we live in is full of people that are trying to get you to buy into something. They want you buy a product that makes you lose weight or one that helps you gain muscle. They try to get you to subscribe to an app that will change the way you…

This morning we will be considering an area some take as uncomfortable, awkward, or even offensive! I however see it as an area of a GLORIOUS OPPORTUNITY to reflect on the very character of our Great God! The area I speak to is: GIVING … specifically giving of ones finances or resources! I’m asked sometimes……

Introduction This morning we are going to do a quick jump into the book of Philippians and start at the conclusion of the letter from Paul to the church in Philipi. If you remember a few months back we studied the Book of Acts and talked about how Paul and his band of missionaries traveled to this city…

This morning I want us to think about the important biblical idea of fellowship. What is biblical fellowship? Whatever it is, it has something to do with potlucks right? Baptist buffet is probably part of the etomology of the Greek word of koinonia right? What really is biblical fellowship? 1 Behold,…

I don’t typically preach on things that come up throughout the week, but there seems to be a lot of people who are struggling with difficult times I have talked with a few people in the church who are struggling with difficult circumstances Or, how about this lack of rain? Seems like it is affecting…

Intro: Good morning and welcome again to this gathering of Hope Bible Fellowship. I am so glad you decided to worship with us today. I invite you to open your Bibles or devices to Philippians 4 , verses 10 through 23 where we will be camped out. Next week we are going to dip into a short series on Stewardship…