Philippians

You please remain standing for the reading of God’s word. We are in Philippians chapter 2. Paul has called the church to unity based on our being united to Christ, and here he continues to fill out what this means by looking more directly at the glory of Jesus in the incarnation. So we look to the reading of God’s word. If you join with me in prayer. Lord God,…

Unity in Christ is an essential truth. It’s not a secondary matter. It’s not just a traffic misdemeanor, but a reckless driving ticket. And when we speak of the peace and the purity of the church, we’re speaking both of unity and of the truth. One is not more important than the other, even though inwardly we often make one a priority. Why is that? You…

This day, looking at what it means to live our lives in a way that is worthy of the good news of Jesus. Philippians 1:27-30. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you’d please join with me in prayer. Lord God, we do ask that you would shed your light on us, that being rid of the darkness of our hearts, that we would come into the true light, which is…

Concern for the welfare of the Apostle Paul as he is in prison, and he’s writing to them to comfort their fears as well as to encourage their faith. We are in chapter 1, verses 15 to 26. As we look to the reading of God’s Word, if you join with me in prayer. Lord God, we do ask that you would guide us by your Word and by your Spirit, that in the light of your…

Paul lays out a wonderful picture of what Christian community is to look like in the church as he speaks to these beloved saints who are very concerned about his well-being as he’s been imprisoned for the gospel. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you’d please join with me in prayer. Blessed are you, Holy God. In Jesus Christ, your light shines…

Philippians, the Apostle Paul lays out a very wonderful picture of what Christian community is to look like in the church. As we look to the reading of God’s word, if you would please join with me in prayer. Father, indeed you are our helper, and so we come to you asking for your assistance, that by your Spirit you would open up our minds, that as your scriptures…