Exposition of Philippians (Page 4)

Rejoicing in the Preaching of Christ Text: Philippians 1:15-18 You will know if you are a believer here today, that there are various things that we repeatedly find difficult to deal with as Christians. Things that consistently get under our skin. Now I personally believe that when God calls a man to the ministry, he gives that man thicker skin than normal. That’s not…

The Force of the Gospel Text: Philippians 1:12-14 You can learn a lot about the strength of a believer’s faith by observing their sense of real joy and contentment in the midst of trial. Now we can be great at making up excuses for our perpetual miserable spirit, but if God’s Word is true, then every believer has a right to rejoice and see the purpose of God in all…

The Proof of a Heart & Mind Ruled by True Love Text: Philippians 1:10-11 Often how we imagine a situation is entirely different to the reality, e.g. we often imagine that having more wealth would free us up to do more for God. That better health would enable us to do the same. We might also…

The Priority of the Believer’s Heart and Mind Text: Philippians 1:9-10a In the midst of His high priestly prayer in John 17, we read of the Lord Jesus petitioning His Father for His people, “that they may be one, even as we are one”. In a prayer where there was no idle word and no wasted…

True Christian Fellowship Text: Philippians 1:3-8 Learning to pray is one of the most important skills for the Christian. You say, well sure can’t any Christian pray? Yes, of course. While prayer doesn’t save us, without prayer we cannot be saved. But even thought all Christians may pray, we still need to learn to pray. Was this not what was recognised by the disciple…

The Salutation of Salvation Text: Phil 1:2 There are few friendships that are as strong as those that are made in times of affliction. Why is it that the friendships built between soldiers are so strong? Because of the hardships they go through together, and the willingness to lay down your life for the other. It’s the same reason why good marriages are so strong,…

The Church Plant at Philippi Text: Philippians 1:1-2 This morning I would like to introduce this letter to you. For many it has been entitled the Epistle of Joy. Joy is mentioned at least 16 times, Christ 50 times, and it’s easy to see the connection – true joy is found in Christ. Now our world knows little of true joy – most people are always hungering…