3/25/2026

Philippians 3:7-14

Grab your Bibles and Make your way to Philippians 2

I thought Bob delivered an amazing message this past Sunday.

He walked through our Mission Statement and dove into what it means to be faithfully obedient.

They know Gods Word, live God’s Way, and Advance God’s Mission.

He finished off our series on the core values of the church.

Gospel-Centered- Everything begins and ends with Jesus.

Bible-Driven- We stand firm on God’s Word as our ultimate authority. We don’t bend truth to fit culture; we shape our lives by Scripture.

Prayer-Fueled- We depend on God, not ourselves. Everything begins on our knees in prayer, trusting His power over our plans.

Discipleship-Focused- We grow stronger by walking with Jesus and with one another. Every believer is a disciple and a disciple-maker.

Community-Rooted- We are a family of faith; united, accountable, and devoted to one another in love and truth.

Mission-Minded- We live sent. Our homes, our city, and the nations are the fields where God has called us to labor.

Faithfully Obedient- We follow Jesus even when it’s hard. Obedience isn’t optional; it’s the mark of a disciple.

Really quickly, I want to look at Philippians 2.

3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 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 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.

1. Put Others First Philippians 2:3–5 (ESV)

Obedience starts in the small, everyday moments—not the big stage.

Count others more significant than yourself, not equal—more.

“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”

Real character shows up when there’s nothing to gain.

Example: the way someone treats a waitress, a custodian, or someone who can’t help them—that’s the real test.

Christianity shows up in how you treat people when it costs you something.

Choosing humility over pride puts you in the mind of Christ.

This isn’t weakness—it’s Christlikeness.

When a church lives this out, unity isn’t forced—it happens.

2. Follow Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:6–8 (ESV)

Jesus had every right to hold onto His glory—and chose not to.

He stepped down, took on flesh, and obeyed all the way to the cross.

His obedience wasn’t a moment—it was a life of surrender.

A.W. Tozer: “The humble man is not one who thinks little of himself, but one who does not think of himself at all.”

True humility isn’t self-hatred—it’s not thinking less of yourself— its thinking about your self less.

Example: the man who quietly serves every week with no recognition—no title, no spotlight.

We’re not called to admire Christ’s humility—we’re called to live it.

Obedience is daily: laying down rights, preferences, and comfort.

pick up your cross.

Deny yourself

Desire is not a requirement for action

That’s where real power is—your life starts to actually reflect Christ.

If you want your faith to matter, walk the road Jesus walked.