Sermons from 2018 (Page 4)
Profiles in Humble Service
Text: Philippians 2:19–30
Main Idea: Honor and imitate humble gospel servants because they truly reflect the mind of Christ.
Become Who You Are
Text: Philippians 2:14–18
Main Idea: God’s New Covenant children must work out their salvation with fear and trembling by consciously avoiding Israel’s failures.
Act the Miracle
Text: Philippians 2:12–13
Main Idea: If you really understand who Jesus is and what he has done for you, work out the salvation that he has already worked in you!
Personal Conflict and the Cross of Christ
Text: Philippians 2:1-11
Question: “How does the gospel free me to find joy in the humble service of brothers and sisters in Christ who have deeply hurt me or someone I love?”
The Essence of True Humility
Text: Philippians 2:5–11
Main Idea: The gospel frees us to find joy in the humble service of others.
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.
Jesus Called Thomas
Text: Selected Passages
The Necessity of the Resurrection
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:12–19
Main Point: If Jesus was not raised from the dead, you are following a false religion and forever doomed.
An Unwelcome Arrival
Text: Matthew 21:1-19
Main Point: Jesus is not only the promised Messianic King, he is the authoritative judge of his people.