Sermons on Philippians (Page 3)
We are excited to start our new sermon series called “Separate but Connected”. We will be reading through the book of Philippians, observing how Paul and the Church of Philippi interacted with one another while not being able to be in each others presence. As we go read through the first 11 verses, Paul brings to light what it is to have True Fellowship with one another.
As we come to the end of Paul’s Second Missionary Journey, we realize that Paul arrived in Corinth physically and emotionally spent—burned out—and he was in desperate need of rejuvenation. That is exactly what he received when he arrived in Corinth. In this study, we will spend some time examining all the ways that Paul received encouragement and instruction during this difficult time and try to apply some of these same principles to our lives as well.
The purpose of this lesson is to help us see how seeking to understand the mind of Christ can bring unity among God’s people.
A church cannot survive long-term where members are focused on their own preferences, including:
-My style of music.
-My style of teaching/learning.
-My desired length….
When we become more inwardly focused, we resemble the picture of this church surrounded by razor wire and guarded by a sentry. People don’t want to get in!
Don’t let nostalgia of the ‘good-old-days’ keep us from changing to effectively reach our community for Christ.
If you missed the Easter sermon and worship choir, the video and audio is now available. The sermon for Easter “He came back in Power” is included in the media after the choir performance.