PHILIPPIANS 1:21-25 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Philippians
Sunday pm – “The Apostle Paul: A Model for Prayer” – Philippians 1:9-11. This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim will take us into the prayer life of the Apostle Paul, and particularly, his prayer for the Philippians believers as given in chapter one of his letter to them. In it, we find a wealth of instruction on what our prayer lives are to be toward fellow believers.
PHILIPPIANS 3:7-15 – But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him,…
PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 – I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know…
This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim will look at how our thinking impacts and shapes our Christian life, particularly, our thoughts of God, and His towards us.
PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 – 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, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may…