Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Philippians

The Place Humility Grows

PHILIPPIANS 2:5–11 – Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming…

According To Our Desire

What are we passionate about in life?  What energizes us?  What holds great affection in our hearts? What drives us to expend exhausting effort in pursuing it because of the intense delight and enjoyment we gain from it?

Rejoice in the Lord Always

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS.  The scripture reference of the day is not met with any resistance from us. It is something we take pleasure in doing – rejoicing in the Lord. He is worthy.  We are grateful.  He commands it.  We obey it. …

A Battle to Fight

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and…

Be Careful in Making Choices

PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11-And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” Choices. We make them each day…

Intentional Christian Life

PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 – So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let…