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Is it possible to think like Jesus Christ? We are told to have the mind of Christ (Phil. 2:5). We are told what things to think on in (Phil.4:8), and we are also told to bring every thoughts into captivity unto the obedience of Christ in (2 Cor. 10:5). God can and will transform our minds as we allow Scripture to become our focus point.

November 3, 2024 - PM Sermon   Determined To Endure - (Phil. 2:5-11) Neal Pollard "Let This Mind..." Background of this letter Have the mind of Christ - (Phil. 2:5) "Perserverance" Have the humility of Christ - (Phil 2:6-8) Jesus put his heavenly position above self Jesus put mankind above self Jesus put God's will above self What will we be called to do for Christ's sake? Have the submissive obedience of Christ - (Phil. 2:8) Crucifixion - Now and then. Enjoy the exaltation of Christ - (Phil. 2:9-11) Jesus knew the last half of Psalm 22 What does wearing Christ name mean to you? Duration 34:54

Philippians 1:1-11; To Live Is Christ - Phil 1 - Jonathan Mitchell by NewBranch

October 6, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon   The Christian and Death Paul and Death in Philippians Death as limits - (Romans 8) The first half of Romans 8 is a Study in Contrasts The life of Deliverance is full of blessings No Condemnation - (v1-4) The indwelling Spirit - (v5-16) We're children of God - (v15-21) Hope - (v22-25) Help in prayer - (v26-27) Providence - (v28-31) He spared not his on Son - (v32) Intercession - (v33-34) His love - (v35-39) Death is swallowed up in victory - (1 Cor. 15:54) Implications of Resurrection - (v29-34) Nature of Resurrection - (v35-49)  Results of Resurrection - (v50-58) Death can't keep us from magnifying Christ - (Phil. 1:20) Death can be misunderstood - (1 Thess. 4:13-18) The death of a Christian is influential - (v12) The death of a Christian is informative - (v13) The death of a Christian is inviting - (v14-15) The death of a Christian is incredible - (v16-17) The death of a Christian is inspiring (v18) Duration 38:45

Welcome to the Daily Living for Christ podcast! In today's episode, we turn to a powerful passage from Philippians 1:27 through 2:11, where the Apostle Paul calls believers to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Christ. This passage challenges us to embody unity, humility, and a servant's heart, reflecting the very nature of Christ in our everyday interactions and decisions.In Philippians 1:27, Paul urges the church to "stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the Gospel." He continues in chapter 2 by painting a profound picture of humility, encouraging us to have the same mindset as Christ, who "made himself nothing" and became obedient even to death on the cross. This section of Philippians is not just about personal transformation; it's a call to live our lives in a way that reflects the love, sacrifice, and unity that Christ represents.As we explore this passage, you'll discover how living in unity and humility is essential for every believer. Paul's words are a reminder that our attitudes and actions should reflect Christ's example, serving as a testimony to the world of God's grace. Whether you're navigating difficult relationships or seeking deeper spiritual growth, this episode will inspire you to live in alignment with Christ and to cultivate a Christlike mindset in all you do.Download the episode now to dive deeper into Philippians 1:27–2:11 and be encouraged to walk in unity, humility, and the power of Christ's example in your daily life."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else. Lastly, please subscribe to the show and write a review.Visit our website, tcbcl.org, to learn more about our mission and vision.

A legendary team and its members are proactive - they have a "can do" attitude and take initiative to do right and accomplish God's purpose. Choosing a proactive posture buys up the opportunity (Gal. 6:10) and trusts that we can do anything through Christ (Phil. 4:13).

A legendary team and its members are proactive - they have a "can do" attitude and take initiative to do right and accomplish God's purpose. Choosing a proactive posture buys up the opportunity (Gal. 6:10) and trusts that we can do anything through Christ (Phil. 4:13).

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A new MP3 sermon from Disciple Church (Reformed Baptist) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Humility of Christ (Phil 2:5-11) Subtitle: Philippians: Gospel Joy Speaker: Joaquin Garcia Broadcaster: Disciple Church (Reformed Baptist) Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/15/2023 Bible: Philippians 2:5-11; Philippians 2 Length: 52 min.

These two passages display the complexity of the biblical witness on compassion. In the first, we are to clothe ourselves in compassion (literally: bowels of mercy), which leads us to bear with each other and forgive each other as love binds us all together. Elsewhere Paul “yearns for the Philippians with the affection of Christ” (Phil. 1:8). Affection and sympathy are bonding agents (Phil. 2:1), enabling us to be single-minded and in full accord. The Lord, who is compassionate and merciful, is our ultimate model for compassion, and he has given us the fathers and mothers as images of his compassion (Isa 49:15; 1 Kings 3; Psalm 103).In the second, we are forbidden to show pity or compassion on those who would entice us to idolatry. Similar commands are given with respect to first degree murder and lying in court (Deuteronomy 7:16, 19:13, and 19:21). In such cases, God is adamant that “your eye shall not pity them.” And again, in doing so, we are to follow God as our model, who executes his judgment without pity or compassion (Jer. 13:14; Lam. 2:17; Ezek. 5:11; 7:4, 9; 8:18).So how should we make sense of this?

Lisa 6:3 - "Be All You Can Be in Christ" Phil. 3:12. Let everything you do lead you closer to Christ. Be Blessed. ❤

Join us for an in depth study of one of the richest books in the entire Bible. In Romans we find the most clear argument for humanity's need for the gospel and how the gospel changes our lives for all eternity. We have a reading guide for you as you follow along in this series. You can go to scottshill.org/romans for more information.Church is more than a service. It's about people experiencing life together as we seek to join God in His work of transforming lives. We invite you to come be part of that mission here at Scotts Hill. You can find more resources here on our YouTube Channel or by visiting: https://scottshill.orgTo connect with us or to learn more about Jesus we invite you to visit: https://www.scottshill.org/nextstepsFor information on upcoming events church-wide, visit: https://scottshill.infoSocial MediaFacebook: / scottshill.org Instagram: / scottshill Website: https://www.scottshill.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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     At the moment of faith in Christ, God's righteousness is gifted to the believer (Rom 5:17; cf. 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and he is at once made right with God and declared just in His sight. Divine justification is not by human works at all, “for there is none righteous, not even one” (Rom 3:10), “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). Rather, Paul reveals we are “justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (Rom 3:24). Like our spiritual birth, justification is a one-and-done event, perfect in itself, not to be confused with our experiential sanctification, which occurs over time. According to Norman Geisler, “Justification is an instantaneous, past act of God by which one is saved from the guilt of sin—his record is cleared and he is guiltless before the Judge” (Rom 8:1).”[1] And Charles Bing states, “Justification is the act of God that declares a sinner righteous in God's sight. It is a legal term that speaks of one's right standing in God's court of justice.”[2]      Being justified in God's sight is by faith alone and not by any human works, for “by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight” (Rom 3:20a). Rather, “to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness” (Rom 4:5), for “a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16).[3] J. I. Packer states: "Justification is a judicial act of God pardoning sinners (wicked and ungodly persons, Rom 3:9–24; 4:5), accepting them as just, and so putting permanently right their previously estranged relationship with himself. This justifying sentence is God's gift of righteousness (Rom 5:15–17), his bestowal of a status of acceptance for Jesus' sake (2 Cor 5:21)."[4] Louis Berkhof agrees, stating: "Justification is a judicial act of God, in which He declares, on the basis of the righteousness of Jesus Christ, that all the claims of the law are satisfied with respect to the sinner. It is unique in the application of the work of redemption in that it is a judicial act of God, a declaration respecting the sinner, and not an act or process of renewal, such as regeneration, conversion, and sanctification. While it has respect to the sinner, it does not change his inner life. It does not affect his condition, but his state."[5] Merrill F. Unger adds: "Justification is a divine act whereby an infinitely Holy God judicially declares a believing sinner to be righteous and acceptable before Him because Christ has borne the sinner's sin on the cross and has become “to us … righteousness” (1 Cor 1:30; Rom 3:24). A justified believer emerges from God's great courtroom with a consciousness that another, his Substitute, has borne his guilt and that he stands without accusation before God (Rom 8:1, 33–34)."[6] Paul Enns states: Whereas forgiveness is the negative side of salvation, justification is the positive side. To justify is to declare righteous the one who has faith in Jesus Christ. It is a forensic (legal) act of God whereby He declares the believing sinner righteous on the basis of the blood of Christ. The major emphasis of justification is positive and involves two main aspects. It involves the pardon and removal of all sins and the end of separation from God (Acts 13:39; Rom 4:6–7; 5:9–11; 2 Cor 5:19). It also involves the bestowal of righteousness upon the believing person and a title to all the blessings promised to the just. Justification is a gift given through the grace of God (Rom 3:24) and takes place the moment the individual has faith in Christ (Rom 4:2; 5:1). The ground of justification is the death of Christ (Rom 5:9), apart from any works (Rom 4:5). The means of justification is faith (Rom 5:1). Through justification God maintains His integrity and His standard, yet is able to enter into fellowship with sinners because they have the very righteousness of Christ imputed to them.[7]      The process is faith in Christ (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 16:31), imputed righteousness (Rom 5:17; cf. 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and the declaration by God that the believer is now justified in God's sight (Rom 3:24; 4:5; Gal 2:16). Robert B. Thieme Jr., states: "Anyone who expresses faith alone in Christ alone is instantly justified before the bench of God's justice. The mechanics of justification follow three logical steps, though they all occur simultaneously. First, the person believes in Christ; second, God the Father credits, or imputes, His righteousness to that person; and third, God recognizes His righteousness in the believer and pronounces him “justified”— vindicated, righteous (Rom 5)."[8]      The imputation of God's righteousness to believers means we are declared righteous, but not made righteous in conduct. To be righteous in conduct is the lifelong process of sanctification whereby the believer advances to spiritual maturity and lives in conformity with the character and will of God as revealed in His Word. This is the walk of faith. But though we are righteous in God's sight because of the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, at the same time we continue to possess a sin nature that continually causes internal temptation and conflict (Rom 6:6; 7:14-25; 13:14; Col 3:9; Gal 5:16-17, 19-22; 1 John 1:8), and we commit personal acts of sin (1 Ki 8:46; Eccl 7:20; 1 John 1:10; 2:1). Though the power of the sin nature is broken (Rom 6:11-14), the presence of the sin nature is never removed from us until God takes us from this world and gives us a new body like the body of Jesus (Phil 3:20-21; 1 John 3:2, 5). Martin Luther understood this duality and coined the Latin phrase simul iustus et peccator, which translates as, “simultaneously righteous and a sinner.” Though Christians are declared righteous in God's sight, sin will constantly be present (Eccl 7:20; 1 John 1:8, 10), to varying degrees, depending on the status of the believer's spiritual walk with the Lord. Timothy George states: "The believer is not only both righteous and sinful at the same time but is also always or completely both righteous and sinful at the same time. What does this mean? With respect to our fallen human condition, we are, and always will be in this life, sinners. However, for believers, life in this world is no longer a period of doubtful candidacy for God's acceptance. In a sense we have already been before God's judgment seat and have been acquitted on account of Christ. Hence we are also always righteous."[9]      I agree with the phrase simul iustus et peccator, that a Christian is “simultaneously righteous and a sinner.” I think a better phrase is semper iustus et peccator, that we are “always righteous and a sinner.” Both are true. Always. As a Christian, I am righteous because I have received God's “gift of righteousness” (Rom 5:17). This is “the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith” in Christ (Phil 3:9). God gave me His righteousness at the moment I trusted Christ as my Savior, and like all of God's gifts, it can't be given back, “for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Rom 11:29). As one who possesses God's righteousness, I am forever justified in His sight. The matter is settled in heaven. God has made it so. After being saved, the issue for every Christian is to advance to spiritual maturity (Heb 6:1), which glorifies God and edifies others. Dr. Steven R. Cook ------- [1] Norman L. Geisler, Systematic Theology, Volume Three: Sin, Salvation, 235. [2] Charles C. Bing, Grace, Salvation, and Discipleship: How to Understand Some Difficult Bible Passages (Brenham, TX: Lucid Books, 2015). [3] Some in the early church thought righteousness came through adherence to the Mosaic Law. The apostle Paul dealt with this, saying, “if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly” (Gal 2:21), for “if a law had been given which was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law” (Gal 3:21).    Salvation comes to the one who simply trusts in Christ as Savior and receives it as a free gift, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9). [4] J. I. Packer, Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs, 164. [5] Louis Berkhof, Systematic Theology (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans publishing co., 1938), 513. [6] E. McChesney and Merrill F. Unger, “Justification,” The New Unger's Bible Dictionary, 729. [7] Paul P. Enns, The Moody Handbook of Theology, 326. [8] Robert B. Thieme, Jr. “Justification”, Thieme's Bible Doctrine Dictionary, 153. [9] Timothy George, Theology of the Reformers (Nashville, Tenn., Broadman and Holman publishers, 2013), 72.

     The gospel is the solution to a problem. The problem for us is that God is holy, mankind is sinful, and we cannot save ourselves. Salvation is never what we do for God; rather, it's what He's done for us through the Person and work of Jesus who is the Son of God incarnate (John 1:1, 14; 20:28; Heb 1:8; 1 John 4:2), whose sacrificial death on the cross atoned for our sins (Rom 6:10; 1 Pet 3:18; 1 John 2:2), who was resurrected (Rom 6:9; 1 Cor 15:3-4), and who grants eternal life to those who place their trust solely in Him (John 3:16-18; 10:28; Acts 4:12; 16:31). Jesus died for everyone (John 3:16; Heb 2:9; 1 John 2:2), but the benefits of the cross, such as forgiveness of sins (Eph 1:7), and eternal life (John 10:28), are applied only to those who believe in Him as Savior. God is Absolutely Righteous and Hates Sin      The Bible reveals God is holy, which means He is righteous and set apart from all that is sinful and can have nothing to do with sin except to condemn it. It is written, “For the LORD is righteous, He loves righteousness” (Psa 11:7), and “Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy hill, for holy is the LORD our God” (Psa 99:9; cf. Isa 6:3). Habakkuk wrote, “Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, and You cannot look on wickedness with favor” (Hab 1:13). And, “God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). This means God is pure and free from all that is sinful.      Being absolutely righteous, God can only hate and condemn sin. God Himself said, “Pride and arrogance and the evil way and the perverted mouth, I hate” (Prov 8:13b), and “let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate, declares the LORD” (Zech 8:17). And of God is it written, “everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God” (Deut 25:16b), and “You hate all who do iniquity” (Psa 5:5), and “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness” (Psa 45:7), and “the way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD” (Prov 15:9a), and “evil plans are an abomination to the LORD” (Prov 15:26), and “You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness” (Heb 1:9a).[1] All Mankind is Sinful      To be saved, a person must accept the divine viewpoint estimation of himself as sinful before God. The Bible reveals “there is no man who does not sin” (1 Ki 8:46), and “no man living is righteous” (Psa 143:2), and “there is not a righteous man on earth who continually does good and who never sins” (Eccl 7:20), and “your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear” (Isa 59:2), and “all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; and all of us wither like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away” (Isa 64:6), and “there is none righteous, not even one” (Rom 3:10), and “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23), and “If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8), and “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us” (1 John 1:10). Solomon asked, “Who can say, ‘I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin?'” (Prov 20:9). The answer is: no one! God is righteous and we are guilty sinners. Biblically, we are sinners in Adam (Rom 5:12; 1 Cor 15:21-22), sinners by nature (Rom 7:18-21; Gal 5:17; Eph 2:1-3), and sinners by choice (1 Ki 8:46; Prov 20:9; Isa 53:6; Rom 3:9-23). Sin separates us from God and renders us helpless to merit God's approval. We Cannot Save Ourselves      All humanity is quite competent to produce sin, but utterly inept and powerless to produce the righteousness God requires for acceptance. Scripture reveals we are helpless, ungodly, sinners, and enemies of God (Rom 5:6-10), and prior to our salvation, we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph 2:1). We cannot save ourselves. Only God can forgive sins (Eph 1:7; Col 1:13-14), and only God can give the gifts of righteousness (Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9) and eternal life (John 10:28) that make us acceptable in His sight. Our good works have no saving merit, as God declares righteous “the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly” (Rom 4:5a), for “a man is not justified by the works of the Law…since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16), for “by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9), and God saves us, but “not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness” (Tit 3:5a). We cannot save ourselves any more than we can stop the rotation of the earth, jump across the Grand Canyon, or run at the speed of light. Christ alone saves. No one else. Nothing more. Salvation is by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone      The Bible teaches that we are “justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus” (Rom 3:24), and “justified by faith apart from works of the Law” (Rom 3:28). Salvation is free, and it is received freely by “the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness” (Rom 4:5). Our salvation was accomplished entirely by Jesus at the cross when He shed His blood at Calvary, for we are redeemed “with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ” (1 Pet 1:19). And because our salvation was accomplished in full at the cross, it means there's nothing for us to pay. Nothing at all. Salvation is a gift, given freely to us who don't deserve it. That's grace, which is unmerited favor, underserved kindness, unwarranted love, unearned generosity, and unprovoked goodness. Scripture reveals, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9). Salvation is never what we do for God; rather, it's what He's done for us by sending His Son into the world to live a righteous life and die a penal substitutionary death on the cross in our place, “the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God” (1 Pet 3:18).      Our faith needs to be in Jesus alone. This, of course, is the Jesus of the Bible, for no other Jesus will do. A false Jesus does not save anyone, such as the Jesus of Mormonism or Jehovah's Witness. The Jesus of Scripture is the second member of the Trinity, God the Son (John 1:1; Heb 1:8), who added perfect humanity to Himself two thousand years ago (John 1:14; 1 John 4:2), was born of a virgin (Isa 7:14; Luke 1:26-35), in the prophesied city of Bethlehem (Mic 5:2; Matt 2:1, 6), a descendant of Abraham and David (Matt 1:1), as the Jewish Messiah (Matt 1:1, 17), who lived a sinless life (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5), and willingly went to the cross and died for us (John 10:18; Rom 5:8; 1 Pet 3:18), atoning for our sins (Rom 6:10; Heb 7:27; 1 Pet 1:18-19), and was raised again on the third day (Acts 10:40-41; 1 Cor 15:3-4; 1 Th 4:14), never to die again (Rom 6:9). This is the Jesus of Scripture, the One who saves those who trust solely in Him for salvation. No one else can save. Scripture says of Jesus, “whoever believes in Him will have eternal life” (John 3:15), and “whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16), and “He who believes in Him is not judged” (John 3:18), and “He who believes in the Son has eternal life” (John 3:36). Jesus Himself said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life” (John 6:47), and “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies” (John 11:25), and “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved” (John 10:9), and “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me” (John 14:6), The apostle John wrote, “He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life” (1 John 5:12). These passages emphasize that eternal life is obtained through belief in Jesus Christ. Salvation is exclusively in Jesus. Those who reject Jesus as Savior will spend eternity away from God in the lake of fire, for “These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power” (2 Th 1:9; cf., Rev 20:15).      To be saved, one must turn to Christ alone for salvation and trust Him 100% to accomplish what we cannot – to rescue us from eternal damnation. We must believe the gospel message, “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3-4). Knowing the good news of what God accomplished for us, we must then “Believe in the Lord Jesus” (Acts 16:31), and trust exclusively in Him, for “there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). We should not look to ourselves for salvation, for there is nothing in us that can save us. Nothing at all. Christ alone saves. No one else. Nothing more. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Walk Worthy of the Lord      God's children are called “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” (Eph 4:1), to “conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil 1:27), to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God” (Col 1:10), and to “walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Th 2:12). In biblical language, the term “walk” often represents one's way of life or conduct. It's a metaphor for the journey of life and how one navigates it. To walk “worthy” emphasizes the importance of living in a manner that is fitting or appropriate for the calling we have received as Christians. We are children of God by faith in Christ (Gal 3:26), adopted brothers and sisters to the King of kings and Lord of lords, and our performance in life should match our position in Christ. Salvation is free. It's a gift, paid in full by the Lord Jesus who died on Calvary. God's gift is received freely, by grace, no strings attached, and is received by faith alone in Christ alone (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 16:31; Eph 2:8-9). That's all. However, living the sanctified life as a new Christian is radical and calls for commitment to God. This requires positive volition and dedication to learning and living God's Word on a daily basis. It means prioritizing and structuring our lives in a way that factors God and His Word into everything. It means bringing all aspects of our lives—marriage, family, education, work, finances, resources, entertainment, etc.—under the authority of Christ. This is the sanctified life when we learn Scripture (Psa 1:2-3; Jer 15:16; Ezra 7:10; 2 Tim 2:15; 3 :16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 3:18), walk by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6), and advance to spiritual maturity (Heb 6:1). As we advance, God's Word will saturate our thinking and govern our thoughts, values, words, and actions. A sign of maturity is when God and His Word are more real and dominant than our experiences, feelings, or circumstances. This is the place of spiritual maturity and stability.      Unfortunately, not everyone answers the call to Christian service, as our justification does not guarantee sanctification. But for those who have positive volition and who answer the call, there is no better life, no higher calling, no nobler pursuit, than that which we live in our daily walk with the God of the universe who has called us “out of darkness and into His marvelous light” (1 Pet 2:9; cf. Eph 4:8-9). As those who are now “the saints in Light” (Col 1:12), we need to act like it, “for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light; for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth, trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord” (Eph 5:8-10). And we are to “lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light” (Rom 13:12), and learn to function “in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world” (Phil 2:15). Being a light in the world means helping those who are positive to God to know Him. It means sharing Scripture with them. It means sharing the gospel of grace to the lost who want to know God so they might be saved (John 3:16; Acts 4:12; 16:31; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Eph 2:8-9). And for Christians who want to grow spiritually, it means helping them know God's Word so they can advance to spiritual maturity (Heb 6:1; cf., 2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 3:18). This life honors the Lord, edifies others, and creates within us a personal sense of destiny that is tied to the infinite, personal, creator God who has called us into a relationship and walk with Him. Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] The atheist rejects the existence of God; therefore, in his mind, there is no One to whom he must account for his life. In the mind of the atheist, good and evil are merely artificial constructs that can be arbitrarily adjusted to suit one's life. Apart from the atheists, there are many who desire to be religious, but do not acknowledge or accept the true God, which was the case with the scribes, Sadducees and Pharisees. Religion is man, by man's efforts, trying to win the approval of God. Worldly religion is a works-based salvation where a person tries to live a good-enough-life to gain entrance into heaven. A false god is always self-serving and rarely condemns. And if the man feels condemned by his false god, there's always a way for him to correct his wrong, pay some penance, and save himself by his own good works. Salvation by good works tells you the person worships a false god and not the God of the Bible.

Message from Don Wagner on December 31, 2023

Message from Don Wagner on December 31, 2023

Luke 2:1-21 (Unwrapping Joy: Finding the Source in Christ) - Phil Adams by Park Community Church

J.D.'s guet on this episode is Tom Mercer. Odds are, if you have worked in ministry, you have probably read at least one of Tom's many books. He gew up in a Christain homa and his father was a pastor. Tom had always thought he would go into the “family” business of ministry. However, he witnessed the mistreatment of his father by the church he was serving in, and decided he wasn't going to be a part of that. He left seminary and joined a friends marketing firm. It was a conversation with that Christian friend that finally made him realize he needed to get back to ministry. However, his time in marketing was not wasted. God has a way to make all things work together. Tom ultimately realized that the gospel needed to be represented (marketed) well “…conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ" (Phil 1:27). The rest is history. Tom has made his life's work encouraging Christ followers to represent the Gospel in a manner that will honor Jesus Christ and demonstrate the care and compassion God has for this world. Listen and be encouraged.

Spending too much time looking in life's rearview mirror can hinder us from moving on to what God has for us down the road. And what lies ahead-- The prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus-

Spending too much time looking in life's rearview mirror can hinder us from moving on to what God has for us down the road. And what lies ahead-- The prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus-

Spending too much time looking in life's rearview mirror can hinder us from moving on to what God has for us down the road. And what lies ahead? The prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus!

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To Paul, it was well-worth the pain of great loss in order to gain Christ and be found in Him. He counted everything as garbage in comparison to knowing Christ. This is a powerful lesson for us, too.

To Paul, it was well-worth the pain of great loss in order to gain Christ and be found in Him. He counted everything as garbage in comparison to knowing Christ. This is a powerful lesson for us, too.

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Pleasant Grove at College Street was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017. Our sending church has been serving the greater Maryville area for over 175 years. We continue to partne

To Paul, it was well-worth the pain of great loss in order to gain Christ and be found in Him. He counted everything as garbage in comparison to knowing Christ. This is a powerful lesson for us, too.

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Pleasant Grove at College Street was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017. Our sending church has been serving the greater Maryville area for over 175 years. We continue to partne

Offense is a gateway to unforgiveness, to bitterness and bareness. We are called to bare fruit and the enemy will do everything to keep us living in a cycle of offense and unforgiveness.    This week in Part 3 of Living Unoffendable in an Offensive World: Offense Free Living, Amie Rogers and I give you ‘Steps to Overcome Offense' in your own life. Plus we talk about the different kinds of offense and give some Biblical examples we can learn from.     And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ (Phil 1:9-10).   Amie has been on the podcast several times before for a number of episodes. They are Episodes: #29, #33, #98, #106, #144, #168, #179, #180, #184(bonus conversation), 194, 211, 215, 216, 217, 218 AND 222. You can listen/view her episodes on my Youtube channel or by downloading The Dare2Hear Podcast on your favorite podcast listening channel.    You can connect with Amie on her website: https://rawandrealministries.com/   Special Announcements:    Dream Big with God Seminar is  Saturday, November 4, 20023, from 10 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time ~ LIVE ON ZOOM   It's time to access and amplify the God-given dreams placed with you!   David Jeremiah says, “God plants dreams in our hearts to fulfill His purpose on earth.”    God has specific blueprints and plans for each one of us. But how do we access them?   Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ESV   It's time to awaken to the dreams He has for your life and take a BIG step of faith to dream with God.  Join me, my husband John, and 3 of my powerfully gifted friends, Robin Fields, Amie Rogers, and Shelly Vargo, as we help you embark on a journey of Dreaming BIG with God.   Not only will we have teaching and activation exercises designed to help you dream BIG with God, but Shelly will lead us in a creative Exercise called: Vision Board Paint Session This is Not your traditional vision board. Using the modality of Art Therapy, this is an expressive painting journey to (re)ignite vision.    You don't want to miss this power-packed One Day Seminar. Early Bird Registration is open now. Price increases October 20, 2023   If you can't attend live, you will be emailed a link to watch the replay.    To Register or for full details, schedule, pricing, and more, click here:  www.debbiekitterman.com/shop    Listen at your favorite podcast provider or watch it here: https://youtu.be/2fHvo4GiLqE  

Gentry Wigginton | 07.23.23 | ethoschurch.org

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Does Philippians 3:21 Teach A Physical Body Resurrection. Some believe so. However, it's important to look very carefully at the eschatological outworking of the last days. Understanding the meaning of the "exanastasin" is also a key. What is the humiliation of the body of Christ? Is it man's physical body? Or is this a corporate concept of suffering of the body of Christ in transition where the birth-pangs were being expressed by the church in the last days of the age in which the powers of sin and death reigned? Find the answers here. For more information on the end times, checkout our book, Will Planet Earth Be Destroyed? found on Amazon. https://amzn.to/43RxzJv

 The Christian's Joy                                     “Our Life and Death in Christ”                                                              Phil. 1:19-24   To Glorify Christ (vv. 19-21)   To be With Christ (vv. 21-23)   8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. Ro. 14:8   I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal. 2:20   and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 2 Tim. 2:2   6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 2 Cor. 5:6-9   2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, 4 the people of Israel.  Ro. 9:2-4a   6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Tim. 4:6-8  

Brandon Steele | 05.21.23 | ethoschurch.org

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3 10:00AM MPR 4 Speaker    Cherie Vestal kicks off the ladies sessions for Equipped Workshop on day 3.   Notes: Launching Out Into The Deep - Diving Into the Word James mentions the Word in several places James 1:18, 19, 21, 22, 23-25  2:12 - blessed by hearing  1: 18 - 27 holistic :8-9 royal law  2:1-13, 3:1-12 consistent Seven ways to grow in your Bible Knowledge – Taking a Voyage  Motivation - Why do you want Bible Knowledge Heart check - sometimes we study as if there will be a Heavenly test someday. Beware of knowledge for the sake of knowledge. 1 Cor 8:1, 1 Cor 13:1 Paul - to know Christ - Phil 3:10 Jesus - Matt 7:21, Matt 11:28-30 - a relationship with Him Holy Spirit - renewing of your mind, transformation - Rom 12:2 - Don't just accumulate knowledge/facts, but change. Jesus will judge by how we live not by what we can quote Peter - be ready to give an answer. 1 Pet 3:15  Does your motive for study line up A Vessel - A venue for uninterrupted time with God You need the right vessel Acts 6 - devote yourself to the Word and to prayer Create a plan for consistency, snatches of time here and there are not enough.  What does your venue look like? It can change with what season of life you are in. Young mothers for example will have a very different “venue” than older empty nesters. Equipment The Bible - there are several translations available BibleHub is an electronic resource Other tools to consider include notebook, pencils, pens, consulting tools such as a Bible dictionary and commentaries (Remember MEN created these so read with discernment and use them last — find your own discoveries first) Itinerary - Your study plan can be varied, above all pace yourself What book/books will you study?  Will you read Gen - Rev? Or some other reading plan?  How much time will you spend daily? Will you do devotional study, word study, character study, read chronologically? Journaling  Bible Marking Study (Come Fill Your Cup has many Bible Marking lessons from Kathy Pollard) Filter study - you can go through a book of the Bible with a “word filter”. For example a filtered study of the word Jesus in the book of Acts.  Interaction - Sailing out on your voyage (Consider Philippians 4:4) Context - in Ch 3 Paul's been encouraging the Philippians to stay focused on their Eternal focus.  Write out the passage leaving space above and between for notes What does the passage say to you?  Where is God in the passage? Look for what God “is” “has” or “does” - you might have to look a verse before or after the one you are focusing on.  Underline what people are doing positively or should be doing. (You could mark negatives with a caution sign triangle) Mark absolutes in a special way (words like “all”, “any”, “never”, etc)  Examination - What does it mean  Utilize other translations and cross references to help you understand the passage. Your Experience - Evaluate and journal your thoughts as you meditate on what you've studied and journal how you can apply it. Write out a prayer on what you found/discovered in the passage you studied and ask for wisdom. You might also sing a song or hymn that is applicable to your study.   Duration 41:10

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The Washington Stand's Ben Johnson shares about standing up for our right to freely exercise our worship of God and what our government is doing in response to the many recent attacks on churches. Phil Davignon, author of "Practicing Christians, Practical Atheists," talks about the need to make the effort to extend our faith practices into our everyday lives. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (The Church as the Body of Christ)- Phil Adams by Park Community Church

James 4:14 James, writing under the inspiration of God, asks his audience a question —and by extension, to us also, “For what is your life?”  Everyman thinketh in his heart, though he may not say it, LONG…PLENTEOUS...OF GREAT LENGTH!!!!  But what saith James?  “It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away”.  Selah!!  Job puts it this way, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days...He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not” (Job 14:1-2). “Behold (saith David), thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah” (Ps. 39:5).  Tell me Christian, what are you living for, or can I put it this way, WHO are you living for?  Oh that each one us might say, “For me to live is Christ” (Phil. 1:21).