by coordinator | Dec 8, 2013 | Colossians, NT, Sermons
Text: Col 2:1-23 Last week, we spent most of our time on one verse. Col 1:18 [READ] If you recall, the main point of last Sunday’s sermon was rather simple–Jesus is first place. We worked our way backward through v18. First, as a summary statement, we read that...
by coordinator | Oct 21, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
This chapter ends with a warning to all whose end is not Christ, who are not straining forward for the prize of Christ. Phil 3:18-21 [READ] If Christ is not your end, then your life will end in destruction. Paul reiterates this point from the opposite vantage point....
by coordinator | Oct 21, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
Let’s read Phil 3:14. [READ] Here, Paul connects the word “goal” with the word “prize.” These two words almost seemed to be used interchangeably. I pursue as my goal the prize. The goal is related to the prize. They are not quite...
by coordinator | Oct 14, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
This is what it means to be a Christian. Our vocabulary falls short in trying to describe the surpassing value of knowing Christ so we use metaphors and we use strong comparative language like loss, filth, rubbish. We’re reaching for words here. For the Christian,...
by coordinator | Oct 14, 2013 | NT, Philippians, Sermons
Phil 3 3 For we are the circumcision, the ones who serve by the Spirit of God, boast in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh–4 although I ONCE ALSO had confidence in the flesh… What is Paul saying? He’s saying, you know those evil workers,...
