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Think These Things, Practice These Things

November 7, 2021

Philippians 4:8-9— Rejoice in the Lord all the time and in all circumstances. We rejoice by thinking about, focusing on what is excellent and praiseworthy. We rejoice by following the example of Christ and the godly models of other believers. We put into practice and live a lifestyle that embodies the gospel and the kingdom. When we rejoice in the Lord always by doing these the peace of God keeps us safe, and the God of peace Himself is with saving and blessing us.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Rejoice in the Lord Always!

October 3, 2021

Philippians 4:4-7— Rejoice in the Lord all the time and in all circumstances. Rejoicing we make our gentleness known to all peoples. We rejoice because the ever-present Lord is returning in person. Therefore, we do not worry but pray to God with thanksgiving. We rejoice by thinking about, focusing on what is excellent. We rejoice by following godly models and living a lifestyle that embodies the gospel and the kingdom. When we rejoice in the Lord always by doing these the peace of God keeps us safe, and the God of peace Himself is with saving and blessing us.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Philippians, Kingdom Living, Rejoice, PrayerPieter TheronTag 01, Tag 02
Stand Firm in the Lord (1)

September 5, 2021

Philippians 3:17-4:1 — We are citizens of heaven. Therefore, we should stand firm in the Lord. We stand firm by following the example of Christ, other believers, and being examples for others. We stand firm by setting our minds not on earthly things but the kingdom. We stand firm because our Savior is coming back and will transform us to be like Him.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Press On and Run the Race

August 29, 2021

Philippians 3:12-16— In this life, in this world, and in these times, we must press on and run the race to take a hold of and obtain the price that Jesus Christ has taken a hold of for us, the new, eternal life. We must run this race with single-mindedness, with our eyes fixed on Jesus. We run this race while holding on to what we have already gained in Him, the new, kingdom life, and living up to what we are already in Him, citizens of heaven.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Consider All Loss To Gain Christ & Life

August 22, 2021

Philippians 3:7-11 — Consider all worldly gains, everything, a loss so that we can gain Christ and life. We consider all these a loss for the sake of Christ, so that we may gain Him, be found in Him, know Him fully, know the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings so that we can gain the new, eternal life in Him.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Rejoice, Philippians, Kingdom Living, Joy, Humility, ServicePieter TheronTag 01, Tag 02
Boast in the Lord Alone

August 8, 2021

Philippians 3:1-6 — Watch out. Beware of false teachings that add extra requirements and legalistic conditions to faith in Christ alone. We must not put our confidence and trust in worldly achievements, gains, and profits, everything. We should consider all of these loss to gain Christ. We should boast in Christ Jesus alone. The things of this world pale in comparison to our Lord, the new life, and the joy we have in him. The joy of the Lord is our strength. We should rejoice in the Lord always.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Rejoice, Philippians, Kingdom Living, Joy, Humility, ServicePieter TheronTag 01, Tag 02
Be Examples of Humble Service & Love

August 1, 2021

Philippians 2:19-30 — Like Timothy and Epaphroditus we should have the mind of Christ and be examples of selfless service in love and humility and humble obedience to God, willing to take risks and suffer for the work of Christ. That is how we are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in this world.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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Work Out Our Salvation & Shine Like Stars

July 25, 2021

Philippians 2:12-18 — We must continue to work out our salvation so that we will be the light of the world. We must contend for our faith, the gospel of Christ, our spiritual growth in Christ, and his kingdom. We contend by holding firmly to the Word of life, doing everything without grumbling or arguing, serving others, and rejoicing in the Lord always. We work out our salvation in awe because God is at work in us, and He enables us to do so.

This is part of our sermon series, Rejoice in the Lord Always, in which we will be walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. For this whole sermon series, I acknowledge and credit the following sources and authors that informed my sermons and whose ideas I sometimes used or adapted: Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Epistle to the Philippians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1991). R. Kent Hughes, Philippians: The Fellowship of the Gospel, Preaching the Word (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2007). Tom Wright, Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004). D. A. Carson, Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996). Markus Bockmuehl, The Epistle to the Philippians, Black’s New Testament Commentary (London: Continuum, 1997).

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