Sermons on Philippians (Page 3)
Pursue Joy in Humble Service
Text: Philippians 2:1–4
Main Idea: The joy of Christian unity begins with you.
The Gospel-Centered Life (Part 2): A Clear Sign
Text: Philippians 1:29-30
Main Question: How is mission-focus and fearless faith in the face of gospel opposition a ‘clear sign’ from Godthat oppressors will be destroyed and that suffering believers will be saved?
Main Idea (answer): Faith in Jesus and suffering for Jesus are divine gifts that demonstrate you truly belong to Jesus.
The Gospel-Centered Life (Part 1)
Text: Philippians 1:27–30
The Fruit of Christian Hedonism
Text: Philippians 1:21-26
Main Idea: Love is the overflow of joy and satisfaction in God that gladly meets the needs of other people.
Gospel Hope: The Foundation of Christian Hedonism
Text: Philippians 1:18B-26
Main Idea: When Christians are consumed with a passion to glorify God at all times and in all ways, they are able to find gospel-hope, joy and satisfaction in every circumstance.
Gospel Perspective (part 2)
Text: Philippians 1:12–18
Main Idea (1:12–18): The gospel completely reshapes our perspective by redefining the nature of true success.
Question: How can Paul rejoice when disingenuous preachers preach the gospel for their own ends?
Gospel Perspective (part 1)
Text: Philippians 1:12-18
Main Idea: The gospel completely reshapes our perspective and redefines the nature of true success.
The Key to Holiness
Text: Philippians 1:9–11
Main Idea: Sanctification is ultimately about joy in God NOT acceptance before God.
The Joyful Hope of Gospel Assurance
Text: Philippians 1:6
Main Idea: Christians have Assurance in their salvation because God always finishes the good work that he begins.
The Pure Joy of Gospel-centered Partnerships
Text: Philippians 1:3-11
Main Idea: Deeply committed gospel-centered partnerships produce a deep seated joy that cannot be quenched by ministry trials.