City Church Garland

In this sermon we see that Christians are called to stand firm in the Lord, anchored in hope, confident in God’s sovereign power, knowing their identity and united for the sake of the gospel. Therefore, my brothers whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.Philippians 4:1 ESV I. Stand Firm in The Lord- 4:1 II. Stand Firm By Imitating Godly Examples- 3:17 III. Stand Firm Knowing You’re A Citizen Of Heaven 3:20 IV. Stand Firm Anchored In Hope-3:20-21 V. Stand Firm With Confidence In God’s Sovereignty & Power-3:21 VI. Stand Firm Knowing You’re Loved -4:1 VII. Stand Firm In Unity Together- 4:2-3 Application Be intentional to follow examples and listen to voices that are Christ-centered. Be realistic but hopeful about the lost state of this world. Be confident in God’s power that works in you and on your behalf. Be humble and reasonable in your relationships.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, we learn that the Christian life is a process of becoming all that God has saved us to be, which requires grace-energized effort. Sermon Outline Paul’s Admission Of Imperfection-3:12 (Holy Dissatisfaction) Paul’s Pursuit Of Christ-3:13-14 (Devotion & Determination) Paul’s Perspective -3:15 Paul’s Pattern To Follow-3:17 Paul’s Warning False Brothers -3:18-19 Paul’s Heavenly Hope & Citizenship -3:20-21 Insightful Quotes “To have found God and still to pursue Him is the soul's paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too-easily-satisfied religionist, but justified in happy experience by the children of the burning heart.” A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit Of God If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. ... It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this. C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, p.134 Application Recognize and admit where your life doesn’t display Kingdom values and pursuits. Remove distractions from your life to focus on the “one thing” that matters most. Resolve to pursue God’s plans and purposes for your life, relying on God’s grace to energize your efforts. Reflection Questions What do you need to change in your life in order to pursue the one thing that matters most? What habit is your greatest hindrance to run the race with endurance that is before you?

In this sermon, we learn that nothing in this world compares to the joy of knowing Jesus, and we must beware of the people and ideas that would threaten this joy. Knowing Jesus leads to joy and this must be fought for (Phil. 3:1). Those who truly know Him worship by the Spirit, glory in Him and put not confidence in the flesh (Phil. 3:3). Knowing Jesus is more valuable than anything else in this world (Phil. 3:8). In order for a person to know Jesus they must come to him by faith (Phil. 3:9). And growing in our relationship with him means that we continue to trust him, pursue Him (Phil. 3:10-13) and obey his word (Phil. 2:12, Colossians 2:6-7). Reflection Questions Are you relying on Christ alone for righteousness? Is Christ your source of joy? Is Christ and his cross your point of boasting? Do you value knowing Jesus more than anything else in this world? How do you handle the temptation to trust in your strengths or successes and find your confidence in them? Prayer Lord, I want to know you! I want to know you more accurately and intimately. May I not settle for merely knowing about you. May my relationship with you transform every area of my life; how I see myself, others and the world. May I live as a citizen of Heaven with my life pointing others to gospel! Forgive me for where I have settled for earthly things, hoping that they would satisfy or bring significance to my life. Teach me to live like the Apostle Paul, who said “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21).

In this sermon, we see that Christians are called to imitate godly examples of Christlikeness that they see in others.

In this sermon Pastor Keith exaplains how Christians are called to be intentional in showing the saving effects of the gospel in their lives, being confident of God’s personal and continual work in them.

In this sermon, Jacob Jones explains how the church is called to display Christ-likeness by living humbly together and submitting to his lordship.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon Pastor Keith explaisn how the gospel will advance even in the face of opposition, and seeing life through a gospel lens, will fuel our joy, hope, and courage.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith explains through the life and ministry of Paul how prayer and evangelism are the necessary means through which God works for the advancement of the mission of the church.

In this sermon, Pastor Brad Weir explains how we can live with the end in mind by being prayerful, fervently loving others, and sharing our spiritual gifts with others to serve them.

In this sermon, we see that God calls His people to guard against covetousness and find contentment in all that He offers us in Himself. Contentment helps free us from covetousness. Contentment comes from God’s promised presence . Contentment is experienced through God’s gracious help. Contentment is not based on our circumstances; it surpasses them. Contentment is not automatic; it’s learned. Contentment is not complacency or passivity.

In the sermon, we explore what the Bible teaches about how we manage our money, which has the potential to do either good or harm.

In sermon we explore how God calls His people to display his love and grace by showing hospitality to one another and to strangers. Pastor Keith explains what Christian hospitality is, why we should participate in it, what the barriers to showing hospitality are, and how we might do that practically. Why Should We Show Hospitality? Hospitality is commanded for every Christian. Heb.13:2, Rom.12:13,1Pet. 4:9 Hospitality has been shown to us by Jesus -Matt. 11:28, Rom. 15:7 Hospitality Facilitates loving community -Acts 2:42-47 Hospitality Facilities Teaching & Discipleship - Acts 2:42 Hospitality Facilitates Evangelism- Acts 2:47

In this sermon we learn that Christ rules over everything, and his kingdom will advance in all the earth until the end.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, we see that the wise life is marked by self-control — guarded, guided, and grown by grace.

In this sermon we explore the truth that wise plans and decisions are made by looking to God for guidance and committing to do His will since He is in charge of the world.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith explains that wise women build their homes, making it a place where their families can flourish through their godly conduct, character, and speech.

In this sermon we see that God has designed us as relational beings who need friendships to flourish, and wise people cultivate faithful and loving friendships.

In this sermon, Pastor Keith explains that the fear of the Lord is essential for having a healthy relationship with God and making wise decisions. And it is accompanied by great blessings. The questions he answers are: What is Fear of the Lord? Why should we pursue and embrace it? How can we cultivate in our lives?

In this sermon Pastor Keith explains that the historical evidence of Jesus Christ crucified, buried, and resurrected is reliable, and He is worthy to receive our response of unashamed faith and joyful and reverent worship.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon from Proverbs 7 Jacob Jones explains how temptation has a predictable strategy and wisdom can help equip us to resist it.

From Proverbs 6 Pastor Keith highlights how wisdom teaches us to be responsible with our wealth, words, work, and relationships.

In Proverbs chapter 5 wisdom teaches us to take heed to the voice of wisdom to guard your hearts, avoid the dangers of sexual folly, and experience God’s delightful design for marriage.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, we learn that wisdom is valuable and it must be sought for diligently in view of God being the source and giver of it.

In this sermon, we see that wisdom calls us to live wisely by choosing the fear of the Lord and considering the outcomes of the way of fools and the wise.

In this sermon, we see that wisdom calls us to live wisely by choosing the fear of the Lord and considering the outcomes of the way of fools and the wise.

In this teaching we see how the Proverbs were written to give us wisdom and understanding to live well in this world through a proper relationship with God. Pastor Keith also explains what wisdom is and how to get it and what the fear of the Lord is.

In this teaching we see how the Proverbs were written to give us wisdom and understanding to live well in this world through a proper relationship with God. Pastor Keith also explains what wisdom is and how to get it and what the fear of the Lord is.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon we learn that in Christ we have a new identity and a new way of living that reflects the beauty of grace.

In this sermon we learn that in Christ we have a new identity and a new way of living that reflects the beauty of grace.

In this sermon, we explore how God has graciously provided for His people what they need to flourish through their relationship with Him, and He calls them to make grace-empowered efforts to grow.

In this sermon, we explore how God has graciously provided for His people what they need to flourish through their relationship with Him, and He calls them to make grace-empowered efforts to grow.

In this sermon, we see that God calls us to remember His past faithfulness, to rely on Him in the present, and to respond in obedience for what’s ahead.

In this sermon, we see that God calls us to remember His past faithfulness, to rely on Him in the present, and to respond in obedience for what’s ahead.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In this sermon, we see that Jesus is the King worthy of worship and His Kingdom clashes with earthly kingdoms.