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Press on toward the goal of knowing Christ more and more (3:12-16) A. Christ saves us to know Him intimately (12) B. Knowing Christ requires lifelong commitment (13-14) C. Pressing on shows maturity in Christ (15-16) Press on in unity following the example of mature believers (3:17-21) A. Discipleship with one another is key (17) B. Not pressing on leads to becoming enemies of Christ (18-19) C. Our citizenship is in heaven (20-21) D. Pressing on in unity is how we stand firm in the Lord (4:1)

Knowing Christ - Philippians 3 1-11 - Luke Thompson

1. What can we do to be righteous before God? 2. Can we have any confidence in what we do? 3. Turning from the world, we gain Christ and have confidence in his righteousness. 4. We are called to leave the past behind, and to know Christ and life eternal with him.

(Key Question: Who decides that something is good or less than good in our lives? God!)Psalm 84 especially verse 11, Romans 8:28.My short imperfect answer before expounding Psalm 84 is a complex combination of primarily God, His Word and us in conversation, but God ultimately decides.(e.g. Jesus' dialogue with the Father on the Mount of OlivesLuke 22:39–44 “…yet not my will, but yours be done.”) At other situations Scripture seems to imply that we participate in how He answers, to what would be “good” (or beneficial for us); for example, Matthew 7:7–12, especially verse 11, but always in the context of the larger request to remain within God's will (Matthew 6:11); but God honors our part in the prayer dialogue.Also, what is deemed “good” (beneficial) to the Psalmist and us sometimes does not feel “so good,” there exists a journey factor in Psalm 84:5–7 “a Valley of Baka” (a waterless area) to be a traversed. But God by His presence with them all through their journey to the Holy Place (probably the autumn feast of Tabernacles) promising to give them extraordinary strengths (three times, in verses 5–7). And even though the travel is rough, doesn't feel very good, His water continuously refreshes the traveler's person. (84:6 pools, springs, autumn rains). Mysteriously and miraculously restores their strength. In the New Testament, according to Romans 8:28, Paul states a similar truth about the “good” that God wants to administer to Christ's disciple on his/her journey: “And we know (experientially) that in everything (or situation) God works only for the good of those who loves Him, who are called and (stay) within His purpose.”Like Psalm 84:11, God is both “Our Sun and shield” and is able to transform even what seems not so good into good (in all situations He works for our good); but we must stay in our calling to do His purpose. And He invites us to ask, seek, knock and communicate our need and discuss them with Him (Matthew 7:7-12, along with Matthew 6:32, 33)Back to Psalm 84, what are some truths we can learn from it?God's ultimate purpose in our journey with and to Him is that we succeed in reaching Him. In New Testament, His dwelling place is within us (1 Corinthians 6:19) or our persons (both now and forever in our glorified bodies. (1 Corinthians 15). And He is concerned and committed to help us to fulfill His purpose and provide all He knows we need (Matthew 6:32-33). Only keep our desire for Him our utmost goal (Psalm 84:2-4).We cannot avoid this sometimes-painful journey: it's part of our course. “The valley of Baka” (Psalm 84:6) was a waterless area where all God's pilgrims will traverse (this fallen world) but God promises strength, strength, strength (84:5-7) and in New Testament language the refreshing waters of the Spirit will refresh and restore us in our journey out of our belly will flow rivers of living water = the activity of the Holy Spirit (John 7:38). We need a continual refilling (Ephesians 5:18). And again, according to Romans 8:28, He is able to transform all things for “our good,” because we love and belong to Him.God wants our values to change to match His kingdom values: note 84:10 “So much better to be aligned with God and His purposes for our lives than earthly, worldly, prestige. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God.” (needy for God and receiving from God); Luke 6:20-26 states, blessed are the poor for they have to depend on the God of Romans 8:28 and Psalm 84:5-7; see also again Matthew 6:32-33.Our ultimate dependence must continue to be in the Lord as we develop the values of the Kingdom or the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:1-11). Thereby we grow and fit in to God's kingdom as to our values and receive from God His transforming power, until we fully dwell with Him (Revelation 22:1-5).Finally, God wants to be our “sun and shield” throughout our lives (84:11) as He provides all good things both now and forever.

When the Bottom Falls Out in Your Life, Ask God to Get Involved Through Prayer AND Thanks – You will Be Amazed! MESSAGE SUMMARY: Sometimes the bottom falls out in your life, and you wonder where God is in all your stuff. Well, the challenge to you is to “Thank God” by turning your eyes away from all your life's “stuff” and turning your eyes to God and thanking Him! We have no better teacher, of the need to address God with our thanks, than when, in Luke11:2, Jesus responded to His Disciples' request to teach them to pray: “And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.'". By taking your situation to God in prayer AND thanks, you will be amazed at what will happen to your situation which, before you asked God through prayer AND thanks, seemed insurmountable. What do you usually do? You worry and fret – you focus on the negative and give the adverse situation so much power, in your life, rather than focusing on God and giving Him thanks. In Mathew 6:34, Jesus tells you not to be anxious about your life situations: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.". Ask God to get involved in your life through prayer and thanks – you will be amazed.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, may your will, not my will, be done in my life. You know how easy it is to call myself a Christian but then become busy, forgetting about your will and desires. Forgive me for this sin. Help me listen to you, and grant me the courage to faithfully surrender to you. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 25). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, My life is about Christ (Philippians 1:21). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Corinthians 11:25; Colossians 2:2-3; John 10:25-30; Psalms 17:1-15. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 3: Trinity; Jesus, the Christ”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Join Pastor Marco and study deeper understending meaning of the prayer and ability to discerment in love from the letter to Philippians, chapter 1:1-11.You can connect with Moriel in more locations than just YouTube!Check out all our official links on the About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorielTVministries/about.The U.S. Copyright Office protects this video and its contents under section 107 of the Fair Use Copyright Act 1976 which can be found here: can be found here:https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107.While we do encourage comments, all are held for review before posting. We ask that you please focus your posts on the video and it's topic. Keep it relevant to the message; and of course showering us with love is always welcome. We do appreciate you and thank you for caring enough to speak up and speak out.Please note: Posts that are longer than a short paragraph, contains hate, or disrespectful comments, or links to websites or other videos will be deleted. Comments determined to be inappropriate, obscene, disrespectful or with links to pornographic material, will get you banned.All decisions on comments are at our discretion.

Paul urges Jesus followers to have the same mindset of Christ in all their relationships. How do we live out the humility and sacrificial love of Jesus today?

10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.Isaiah 48:101. What do I feel in the middle of suffering? The Groan2. What do I see in the middle of suffering?Discerning3. What is happening in the middle of suffering?3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.Romans 5:32 Count it all joy, my brothers,[b] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.James 1:2-46 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.Philippians 1:6God is Refining10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.Isaiah 48:10Refining: to improve or purify something by removing unwanted elements or making small, precise adjustments.“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”MichelangeloGod's love is a consuming fire3 Know therefore today that he who goes over before you as a consuming fire is the Lord your God.Deuteronomy 9:3“Safe?... Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”C.S. Lewis (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)“The consuming fire of God is not the fire of a wild animal attacking us; it is the fire of a savior who loves us too much to leave us untouched.”God sees His children stuck, and will refine them until they're free.In The Fire of God's Refining Love:NOTHING OF VALUE IS LOSTKing Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits[a] and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.Daniel 3:1-226 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:26-29We lose what we've tried to cover ourselves with.We lose what we've been bound up in.23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell bound into the burning fiery furnace.24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” 25 He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”Daniel 3:23-25 Fear tells us that everything being broken off is a loss. The Gospel tells us that everything being broken off is gain.8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ Philippians 3:8NOTHING OF VALUE IS ADDEDThe Gospel doesn't say, “Jesus makes life better.”The Gospel says, “Jesus is life.”THE VALUE OF JESUS IS REVEALED25 He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”Daniel 3:25His love does not change; it cannot be made to alter; the furnace cannot scorch us, not a single hair of our head can perish; we are as safe in the fire as we are out of it.Charles Spurgeon

After the fall. After the sin. After the consequences. There's a small but powerful phrase tucked into Genesis 5:5 that changes everything: Adam lived. In this episode, Tammy Darling unpacks the Hebrew meaning of that word — "to live again" — and reveals a breathtaking truth: the Fall was not the end of Adam's story, and whatever you're walking through right now is not the end of yours. Whether you're reeling from betrayal, shame, loss, or your own mistakes, God is not finished with you. Writing from a place of raw, personal pain — still in the middle of her own difficult season — Tammy reminds us that living again isn't automatic; it takes intentionality. It means refusing to hide, like Adam and Eve tried to do, and instead running into the arms of a God who covers us. Like Paul praising God from a prison cell, we can choose to truly live — not merely exist — because the joy of the Lord is our strength, and He is always close to the brokenhearted. Today's Bible Verse "Altogether, Adam lived a total of 930 years, and then he died." — Genesis 5:5, NIV Ponder Today The Fall was not the final chapter for Adam — and it isn't for you either. Whatever has happened, God is not finished writing your story. If it's not good yet, He's not done yet. Living again requires intentionality. It won't happen on its own. True living means active engagement, purposeful action, and a daily choice not to merely exist but to live. You don't have to hide. Adam and Eve hid from God after the Fall — but they didn't have to. God came looking for them. He's coming looking for you, too. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Even in a cold, dark prison cell, Paul praised, prayed, and spread hope. His secret? Strength that didn't come from circumstances but from Christ (Philippians 4:13). Jesus is not uninvolved in your pain. "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). He is near — right now, in whatever you're facing. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way for us to live again — when we have sinned and when we have been sinned against. We are grateful for Jesus' sacrifice that we may truly live. In a world full of sin and pain, You have given us grace — that supernatural ability to get up, move forward, and embrace the abundant life You came to give. May we resist the urge to hide and instead run into Your everlasting arms of love. In Your life-giving name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred something in your spirit, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to encourage your faith every single day. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As a follower of Christ you have dual citizenship. Don't ever make the mistake of prioritizing your earthly citizenship above your citizenship in His Kingdom! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Philippians 3:20)!

Big Idea: Believers united for the gospel live courageously in a world that opposes them.Philippians 1:27–30 reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in isolation. Paul calls the church to stand firm in one spirit, striving side by side for the faith of the gospel. In a world that pushes against truth, believers are called to walk worthy of Christ with courage, unity, and steadfast faith.The gospel not only saves us. It shapes the way we live, suffer, serve, and stand together. Even opposition becomes a reminder that we belong to Christ.“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ…” — Philippians 1:27 (ESV)Learn to LiveAm I living in a way that reflects the gospel?Who am I striving alongside for the faith?How can I stand courageously for Christ this week?Join us Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00

“The Prize of Christ” Philippians 3:12-14 Rev. John Allen explores how Christ comes through in our lives. Recorded live at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney, Texas. For more information, please visit www.mysumc.org. The Prize of Christ - May 17, 2026 Rev. John Allen Download

In this powerful message, Pastor Carol Gossman dives deep into the book of Philippians to explore "The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ." Shifting the focus toward intentional prayer and authentic connection.

This week we are reading Philippians 2:1-13, which contain within them the beautiful Christ Hymn, and this passage made us think a lot about the role of community in any given person's ability to live the kind of life Jesus is asking people to live. What does it really mean to be of one mind, in the way that Paul might mean it here? How can we really, actually, realistically fill our minds with concern for another, instead of attending to our own fear and pain and ego? Is it even possible to live the life Paul is talking about without a community of others trying to do the same?  Possible, maybe, but a lot harder.

As we continue through our sermon series on Philippians, Pastor Glenn Lawson closely examines Paul's famous words: "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."

What do you live for? Citizens of heaven (like Paul) live for… The Mission of Christ The Hope of being with Christ The People of Christ

This week we're reading Philippians 1:1–18, in which the apostle Paul gives thanks to the church in Philippi for their friendship and ongoing support of his ministry. Paul writes this letter from prison where, predictably, Paul is not wallowing in self-pity but continues his mission, even converting the Praetorian Guard. We wrestle with Paul's insistence that any proclamation of the Gospel is valuable, even if done for the wrong reasons. Has he really thought through the long-term implications of people preaching for selfish gain? Yet we find beauty in Paul's instruction to live a life in which love and compassion lead to greater knowledge and understanding, producing righteousness on behalf of others. What a world that would be! Jesus won't take the wheel. But maybe he could be our backseat driver?

Mary 3rd, 2026 | Philippians | Cody Kennamer

Knowing Christ | Philippians 3:-11 | Dr. Jamie Merritt

What does it look like to be content no matter the circumstance? In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul closes his letter with a powerful reflection on contentment, provision, and partnership in the gospel. Writing from prison, he reveals that true contentment is not found in having more or less, but in learning to depend fully on Christ in every situation. As he thanks the Philippians for their faithful support, Paul reframes their generosity not as mere giving, but as participation in the work of the gospel and an offering pleasing to God. This final section brings the letter full circle, showing that a life rooted in Christ is steady in both abundance and need, confident in God's provision, and fully engaged in His mission.Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us:  Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcastInstagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/

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This episode examines the concept of spiritual rebellion, defining it not merely as overt sin, but as the failure to immediately hear and obey God. The sermon breaks down how believers often mask rebellion as confusion and challenges the entitlements that limit what God is permitted to ask of them.Topics covered:The definition of rebellion as delayed or selective obedience.The four phases of overcoming rebellion: Rebellious, Entitled, Overcoming, and Hearing and Obeying.Identifying and surrendering 12 specific entitlements, including time, comfort, emotions, and personal recognition.How living in "exceptions" and expecting special treatment hinders spiritual maturity.Embracing the humility of Christ (Philippians 2:5-8) to break patterns of self-will and entitlement.

Listen as Pastor Steve goes through Philippians 2:5-11. The power of Christ. The power to surrender. The power to serve. The power to lay down His life. The purpose of Christ is to die that we may live. The purpose of Christ is to win our love. The obedience to death – even death on the cross whispers our worth and shouts God’s love. The preeminence of Christ. At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. It is not based in fear or coercion, but rather based in the person Jesus is.

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Andrew Coleman preaches from Philippians 3:8-11, where Paul describes his singular pursuit of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord. Drawing from Paul's Damascus Road encounter in Acts 9, the sermon establishes that Paul's goal was personal knowledge of Christ, not religious achievement, and that this remained his consuming aim through decades of ministry. The sermon traces four dimensions of that knowledge: the worthlessness of every earthly ambition measured against knowing Christ, the reception of God's righteousness through faith rather than any law-keeping or moral effort, the resurrection power available to believers for daily life, and the call to share in Christ's sufferings as those identified with him. Pastor Coleman closes with the resurrection as the believer's ultimate horizon, grounding the invitation to salvation in Christ's own words from John 6:37. ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_1668a443c5d64f389a23492a19efc587.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_186af9f551524d49a914733f5d6b39b8.pdf ________________________________________ In this video: Review of previous sermons in series Main Points Application ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

Join us for our Easter Service as Pastor Tyler Wilkins preaches on the highly exalted Jesus Christ, our resurrected Savior!

Join us as Pastor Landon Smith preaches on the humility of Christ in Philippians 2:5-8 at our Good Friday Service!

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Learning to be Content in Christ Week 12 of the Philippians Series Speaker: Randy Binkley Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cq37mhrwdtrnu878ptfp9/PHILIPPIANS-Week-12-PDF.pdf?rlkey=0rd6zkuwqvwig5jgx36d946ei&st=quknlomf&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

We see in this passage that true power comes in humility.

What if the very thing you've begged God to remove is the tool He's using to bless you? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the mystery of Paul's “thorn in the flesh”—a lingering burden Paul pleaded with God to take away (2 Corinthians 12:7–9). While Paul could confidently say he counted everything as loss compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8), he still carried a private pain God chose not to remove. Why? Dr. Youssef explains that God's grace shines brightest through weakness—not self-sufficiency. Paul recognized his thorn kept him humble, dependent, and focused, making his life and message authentic under scrutiny. Even more, Paul's obedience remained unconditional. Knowing suffering awaited him, he still pressed forward to fulfill God's call, declaring his single aim: to finish the race and testify to the Gospel of grace (Acts 20:24). This devotional will encourage you to: stop interpreting weakness as disqualification, view your “thorn” through the lens of God's purpose and grace, and trust that God uses physical and emotional pressures to draw you nearer and prepare you for His work. This episode closes with a short prayer. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Who Are You Becoming? (Part 3): The Power of Focus That Transforms Your Life What if the most important question in your life isn't what you're doing… but who you're becoming? In this final episode of his 3-part series on the power of focus, Rob Skinner shares a powerful message from a recent sermon in Boston about how your attention shapes your character—and ultimately your life. Most people focus on external things: Career Money Success Future plans But the Bible calls us to ask a deeper question: Who am I becoming? In 2 Corinthians 3, the Apostle Paul teaches that as we contemplate the Lord, we are transformed into His image. That word "contemplate" means to gaze, reflect, and give sustained attention. In other words: You become what you focus on. The Transformation Process When you fix your attention on Jesus, something powerful happens. His character begins to form in you: • Love • Joy • Peace • Patience • Kindness • Goodness • Faithfulness • Gentleness • Self-control (Galatians 5:22–23) This is the goal of the Christian life—not just to believe in Jesus, but to become like Him. The Michelangelo Illustration Rob shares a powerful illustration from Michelangelo. When asked how he created the statue of David, Michelangelo said: "I simply chipped away everything that was not David." That's exactly what Jesus does in our lives. As we focus on Him, He begins to chip away: • Pride • Fear • Selfishness • Sin Until Christ is formed in us. Christ-Focused Reading Rob shares a practical habit to help you grow: Christ-focused reading Spend time slowly reading and reflecting on passages that reveal the character of God and Jesus, such as: • Exodus 34:6–7 – God's compassion and grace • Romans 5 – God's love demonstrated through Christ • Ephesians 1 – Your identity and blessings in Christ • Philippians 2 – The humility of Jesus • Colossians 1 – The supremacy of Christ • Romans 8 – Life in the Spirit Don't rush. Read slowly. Reflect deeply. Repeat often. Because transformation happens through consistent exposure to truth. Your Life Follows Your Focus We live in a world where everything is competing for your attention. But you have a choice: You choose your focus. And when your focus changes, your life begins to change. So today, ask yourself: Where are my eyes going? Then gently bring them back to Jesus. Support the Podcast If this episode encouraged you:

Our series through Philippians continues with verses 5-11 in chapter 2. This morning, Dolan will demonstrate just how the Christian should think of Christ. We hope this sermon blesses you in the Lord.Originally March 1st, 2026. Dolan Davis.Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Does God hear everyone's prayers? In this episode, we explore what Scripture really teaches about righteousness, salvation, and effective prayer, unpacking what it means to be “righteous” not by works, but by faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9). Phylicia addresses hard questions like: Does God hear unrighteous or prideful prayers? What about the prayers of unbelievers? And do more prayers really equal more power? If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers, how humility matters, or how faith and fervency work together, this biblical teaching will bring clarity, encouragement, and gospel-centered hope.Revival in New York Article:https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/resources/revival-born-in-a-prayer-meeting/Shop Prayer ResourcesEvery Woman a Theologian Shop:https://phyliciamasonheimer.comSpring Shop launches March 12 with new prayer-focused resources and more.Watch the full Verity Podcast Prayer Series:https://www.youtube.com/@veritypodcastSubscribe to Verity Podcast:https://apple.co/veritypodcastVerity Podcast is an Every Woman a Theologian company.We believe every woman should be a theologian—every woman a student of the heart of God.Order Every Woman a Theologian:https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/every-woman-a-theologian-hardcover/New Release: Who Is Like Our God? Amos & Micah Bible Studyhttps://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/amos-micah-bible-study/Follow along:Substack: https://phyliciamasonheimer.substack.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/phyliciamasonheimerEWAT Instagram: https://instagram.com/everywomanatheologianSubscribe for weekly biblical theology, spiritual warfare teaching, and practical guidance for growing in discernment and confidence in Christ.

Knowing Christ Week 8 of the Philippians Series Speaker: Adam Kuntz Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/m35wuh140iu9s85ddnmgh/PHILIPPIANS-Week-8-PDF.pdf?rlkey=mzb3iw9j1puppc2uqac8f4xhy&st=ag3mb1q7&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

At the end of Chapter 1, Paul instructed the church at Philippi to live worthily of the Gospel - how do we do that? As the second chapter starts, Paul points to the person who did it best, Christ himself. Believer, be encouraged, comforted, and joyous; Christ has won the day. We hope the sermon blesses you in the Lord. Originally February 22nd, 2026. Hank Atchison. Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Many people assume their spiritual journey ends the moment they say, “I believe.” But just as wedding vows begin a marriage—not finish it—so salvation is the starting line of a lifelong, living relationship with Jesus.In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef points to the apostle Paul as a striking example: a man with an impressive religious résumé who came to see every achievement as “garbage” compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8–9). Why? Because genuine love for Jesus never settles into complacency. It longs for more.You'll hear why spiritual growth often begins with a simple, honest confession:“Lord, my love for You feels shallow—change me.”Dr. Youssef reminds us that Jesus longs to:nourish your mind with Truth,fill your heart with His love,lift your imagination to eternal priorities, andshape your will through surrender to His Spirit.But it starts with a holy dissatisfaction—an ache that refuses mediocrity and chooses to seek God with the whole heart.Scripture for today's devotional:“But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 4:29).Press play—and ask God to deepen your hunger for Jesus today. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In a culture shaped by status, honor, and self-advancement, Paul commands the church to pursue unity through humility, not by diminishing themselves, but by refusing selfish ambition and empty glory. This episode we dive into Philippians 2:1–11, where Paul moves from calling believers to live worthy of the gospel to revealing the ultimate model of worthy living: Christ Himself. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/

Imitating Those Pursing The Interests Of Christ Week 7 of the Philippians Series Speaker: Drew Mathews Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ey2anm7w2w7dngswknj3u/PHILIPPIANS-Week-7-PDF.pdf?rlkey=20ww3ahg26ur4i4ckd15k0sph&st=trft8r6x&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

Imitating Those Pursuing The Interests Of Christ Week 7 of the Philippians Series Speaker: Drew Mathews Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ey2anm7w2w7dngswknj3u/PHILIPPIANS-Week-7-PDF.pdf?rlkey=20ww3ahg26ur4i4ckd15k0sph&st=b8li17cb&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 2/15/26 by Pastor Steve Shields. Listen as Pastor Steve goes through Philippians 1-12-19. Let adversity tell you what is really important. Adversity has a voice. Adversity is afraid. Adversity actually reveals what’s important….. The Gospel. The Gospel transforms the worst of us. The Gospel transforms everyday people. The Gospel transforms the nations. Let adversity transform you constructively. Let your light shine no matter what. Quietly note the ways your adversity can be used to inspire others. Let Adversity cement your commitment. See adversity for what it is – a tool God uses to bring people to Himself. It will come to an end, and that end will be glorious.

Is everything in your life exactly the way you want it? Most likely it's not; therefore, discontentment indeed lurks around the corner. With so much wrong in the world, is it possible to be content? In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul explains not only that we should be content, but that we can be content in Christ. He has learned how to do it, and he explains the key to the Philippians, and to us.

Our sermon series through the book of Philippians continues and Paul begins to focus on the future circumstances. As he considers living for Christ, he displays his heart to honor Christ in all things. Believer, may this be our hope- whether by live or death, Christ is to be honored. Originally February 1st, 2026. Zachary Nelson.Covenant Church. Tuscaloosa, AL.

Proclaiming Christ | Philippians 1.12-18a by Christ Church Presbyterian

John 13:18-30,I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' 19 I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”21 After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. 23 One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus' side,24 so Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus of whom he was speaking. 25 So that disciple, leaning back against Jesus, said to him, “Lord, who is it?” 26 Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I will give this morsel of bread when I have dipped it.” So when he had dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.” 28 Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him. 29 Some thought that, because Judas had the moneybag, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor. 30 So, after receiving the morsel of bread, he immediately went out. And it was night.This is the Judas sermon. It's dark. It centers on betrayal, which can be one of the most emotionally painful and gut-wrenching experiences in human life. Have you ever been betrayed?Our passage ends with John reporting “it was night,” which is not just the time of day but an ominous note about what's to come, for Jesus and for Judas. This is an emotionally heavy sermon. But don't think of that as bad. We're human. God designed us with emotions; they are features, not bugs. He means for our lives to have rhythms of emotional heaviness, and relief. Many of us live in a desert of emotional triviality, or even emotional numbness. This heaviness can be good for you.It was heavy for Jesus. Verse 21 says, “Jesus was troubled in his spirit.”That's the same language we saw at the tomb of Lazarus (11:33) and when he realizes his “hour” has come (12:27). It's a strong verb that “signifies revulsion, horror, anxiety, agitation” (Carson). It's a visible emotional response, perhaps almost a panic, obvious to the others in the room.Jesus is no stoic. He is human, fully human, with fully human emotions. And this, for him, is a heavy, painful, troubling moment. Not only has his “hour” come to go to the cross, but one of his chosen twelve, whom he loves and has just washed their feet, is on the cusp of betraying him. Jesus is not deadpan when he says, in verse 21,“Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.”He's emotional: shaken, stirred up, troubled in his spirit. They could hear it in his voice. And he's without sin. Take note: you can be holy and “troubled in your spirit”; God made your heart to be moved, and facing death and the betrayal of a dear, close friend should be moving. Jesus, fully human, and perfect, was troubled. If you're never troubled, that's not a mark of maturity. It may be a sign you're not well, not whole.But oh how wonderful it is that the human heart is capable of such complexities. Even in this heaviness, remember the banner that flies over chapter 13, verse 1:“…having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] loved them to the end.”This is a chapter about Jesus's love. So, even though this is the Judas sermon, this is also a sermon of great love — with love and affection even for Judas. Jesus washes his feet. And we'll see in a minute a specific way in which he loves him to the end. Disciple Jesus LovedIn this passage about Jesus's love we're also introduced to “one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved” (verse 23). This memorable way John refers to himself will come back four more times in the last three chapters (19:26; 20:2; 21:7, 20) before the author reveals his identity in the second to last verse in the Gospel (21:24). What a marvelous way for a Christian to refer to himself: one whom Jesus loved. John doesn't even give his name but knows himself loved. This is the heart of being a disciple of Jesus: knowing yourself loved by Jesus, and gladly giving your life to make his name known, not your own. I don't need to put myself forward — I am loved by Jesus.Here's where I want to go this morning… I want to end with two very personal questions for everyone in the room:Could I be like Judas?How do I handle the Judas in my life?But first we need to know what happened to the first Judas. How did Judas get to the place where, in verse 27, “Satan entered into him”?It did not come at random or without warning. Satan cannot force his way into a soul. He comes invited. And he's welcomed, not just in a moment, but little by little, over time, in a process of a heart becoming hard to Jesus, and responsive to Satan, because it is becoming like Satan's.What Happened to Judas?I see at least six glimpses in this passage of that process of hardening for Judas. And several of these are striking for us in terms of what not to do, and conversely what to do, to not be like Judas, but rather be like John — as a beloved disciple of Jesus, who leans on Jesus and communes with him, and stays with him, and in the end is held fast by him.So, our first question: What happened to Judas? How did one of Jesus's Twelve come to betray Jesus? What contributed to the process of hardening Judas's heart?1. He had been a devil-in-the-making.Back in John 6, we got our first cue that a defector was among the twelve. This is John 6:70–71:Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.” 71 He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.Jesus knows, but no one else can tell. No one expects Judas. The disciples even seem to expect themselves before they expect him.But Jesus knows. We saw two weeks ago in verses 10–11:[Jesus says] “you are clean, but not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”We can marvel here at Jesus as his “hour” comes. He is in full control, “not a hapless victim” (Carson). He knows Judas and chose him and allows this. Even as Jesus goes to the cross, he is master of this hour, like he is master of every hour. We saw in chapter 10, verse 18:“No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.”And we so marvel at how Jesus goes to the cross: resolute, in control. Yes, troubled, and loving his own to the end. Which includes getting them ready to endure. So, in verse 18, he quotes Psalm 41 (we'll come back to this), and says in verse 19:I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he.To strengthen their faith, he lets them know ahead of time that he knew a traitor would emerge. It's painful, but part of the plan. He's in control. And in verse 27, he even gives Judas one last command:“What you are going to do, do quickly.”Jesus knows the heart of Judas and what's in him. Long had he been a devil-in-the-making, even though the other disciples had no clue and only Jesus knew it.2. He kept the moneybag.Verse 29 mentions that “Judas had the moneybag,” which we first came across in 12:4:But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was about to betray him), said, 5 “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.Apparently, Judas was a master deceiver. He hid his love of money behind the veneer of care for the poor.This is important: Satan had a way in with Judas: love of money. Judas gave the devil a foothold (Ephesians 4:27). How many times had Judas heard Jesus say,No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. (Matt 6:24; also Luke 16:13)Yet, Judas's love of money was his fatal flaw. What started small in him, grew and grew, until he was willing to trade Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Paul says in 1 Timothy 6:10 that the love of money is the root of all evils. The kind of heart that loves money more than God is the heart of evil, in all its many forms. Cities Church, let's newly be on our guard against the love of money. Check your heart regularly for love of money. Money itself is not evil. Having money is not evil. Earning money is not evil. But loving money is the root of all evils. Don't give the devil that foothold. Fight it. Do what Judas didn't do when you sense the magnetism of money in your heart: remember the surpassing value of Christ (Philippians 3:8), confess your sin, give generously. One of the best ways to battle love of money is give generously to meet needs in Jesus's name.So, Judas had the moneybag, and developed a love for money.3. The devil put it into his heart.This is chapter 13, verse 2, at the last Supper,“the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him.”Note the process: Judas is, by nature, a devil and thief. And his heart is poisoned by love of money, and into such a heart Satan stands ready to put his bait: exchange Jesus for money. The slowly conditioned state of Judas's heart has opened the door for Satan. Satan doesn't need to control Judas and make him do anything. Judas's heart has become so aligned with Satan's that he gives him just what he wants.4. Jesus gives him the bread.Now, this may seem like a surprising step in Judas's process, but this is what verses 26–27 say happened right before the fateful moment:“…when [Jesus] had dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him.”This is a dramatic moment. At least two things are happening here. One is that it is an act of affection from Jesus to select a choice morsel, and dip it, and give it to Judas. Jesus, the host, is honoring Judas, and expressing affection for Judas in giving him the morsel. This is Jesus truly loving him to the end. Jesus washes his feet, and offers him one last overture of love, one last chance to come clean and repent. And Judas reaches out and takes the bread and receives Jesus's favor, and instead of returning to Jesus, he gives himself over one last time to evil.The second thing, with the mention of bread, is what we saw in verse 18 from Psalm 41:9: Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.Psalm 41 is a psalm of David. Many betrayed David in his embattled life, including his own sons. But one particularly painful betrayal was that of his trusted counselor, Ahithophel, in 2 Samuel 15–17. When David's son Absalom rebelled against him, David's best counselor betrayed him and went over to Absalom's side. Which was a deeply painful loss for David, and almost cost him the kingdom. Ahithophel knew exactly how to counsel Absalom, and if Absalom had listened, it would have been the end of David. But David had planted a spy, his friend Hushai, who offered alternative counsel and carried the day (and so bought David time to regroup). Ahithophel realized his folly, like Judas would, when his counsel was not received, and he went and hung himself, knowing what his fate must be when David returned.Jesus, the descendant of David, sees in Psalm 41 what happened to David, and he knows the heart of Judas, and knows what is developing, and that just as betrayal happened to David, so too would it happen to him. David's close friend (which Jesus will call Judas in Matthew 26:50), who ate David's bread, lifted his heel (like a horse) against him. Even so, in one last act of love, Jesus prepares the morsel of bread and gives it to Judas, who takes it.5. Satan entered into him. Now the fateful verse 27: “Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into [Judas].”What does it mean that “Satan entered into him”? Luke says the same in Luke 22:3, “Satan entered into Judas.” In Acts 5:3, Peter says something similar to Ananias: “Satan [has] filled your heart.” What does it mean for Satan to fill a heart, or enter into Judas?I do not think it means that Satan possessed Judas in such a way as to control him beyond his will or to make him do anything that otherwise was not in line with his heart. Remember the process we've seen: from a hidden devil and thief, to a hardened hypocrite in his love for money, to a heart so callously evil he's primed for the devil's suggestions, and now to being totally in sync with the devil's anti-Christ plan.I do not think this means that the devil made Judas do it. Satan doesn't have that power. He can't make anyone do anything. But the very anti-God impulse of unchecked evil in the devil's heart can also become so deeply cultivated in a sinner's heart that he begins to share the very heart of the devil. Judas is not possessed against his will; Satan entered in according to his will. Judas is fully culpable. As Jesus says in Matthew 26:24,“The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”6. He “went out.”This may seem like a small detail in verse 30, but it is significant:“So, after receiving the morsel of bread, [Judas] immediately went out. And it was night.”The last step is that Judas departs. He leaves the fellowship. He goes out from communion with Jesus and from the gathering of Jesus's disciples. He leaves them. The safest place in all the world for Judas would have been right there with Jesus, and with his disciples. But Judas goes out, into the night, into the darkness, into unchallenged communion with Satan and his plans against Jesus, and his plans to destroy Judas.So, Judas is a devil, and he loves money, and he opens himself to Satan's influence, and receives the bread from Jesus and doesn't repent; his heart and mind are aligned lock-step with Satan's, and at last, he leaves. He goes out from Jesus and out from his people.So, we end with our two questions.1. Could I be Judas?The ultimate answer is no. There is one Judas. You have not had the physical, bodily proximity to Jesus that Judas had. Your story will not be exactly like his. Cosmically, you are not a devil-in-the-making like he was.However, there is a sense in which you could be like Judas. This is very real. You could give Satan a foothold by nursing some particular sin in your life. Your heart could slowly become more callous, making yourself more and more evil and open to the influence of evil.And the objective, visible flashpoint today is often the “going out.” Just as Judas's last step was to leave Jesus and his people, we see it today over and over when once-professing believers leave their fellow disciples in the church. They “go out from us.”They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. (1 John 2:19)Brothers and sisters, perennial temptations include money, sex, and power, and plenty of other patterns of sin besides. Give the devil no foothold (Ephesians 4:27). “Keep your life free from love of money” (Hebrews 13:5). Don't “go out” from Jesus and his people; stay in the room; stay at the Table.Ask yourself this morning, Are you giving the devil any foothold in your life? Is there any unconfessed, un-renounced, unaddressed pattern of sin in your life?My prayer this morning is that if anyone is on a Judas path, that they would turn. And that if any have unholy fears about being Judas those would be quelled, and you'd have fresh confidence how not to be Judas. Fight love for money and any pattern of sin. Give Satan no chance. Stay close to Jesus and his people.And, as we close, I want to pray for fresh freedom to entrust to Jesus the one in your life you most fear could be Judas.2. How do I handle the Judas in my life?We are our brother's keeper. This is what we covenant with each other in church membership: I will be the church to you; you be the church to me. We commit to be the church to each other, and live out Hebrews 3:12–13:Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.We are our brother's keeper, but not our brother's lord. So, we finish with a word to dear friends, even parents, of those who seem like a Judas. They once professed faith; all seemed right. Then came the drift; or perhaps all of a sudden, it seemed, they “went out from us” and have not come back.Many of us, perhaps especially parents, carry the burden more than is reasonable. Yes, pray, invite, seek to win them. Whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins (James 5:20). And trust your God. Do not carry what is not yours to bear.Years ago John Piper wrote a poem about Judas's father, Simon Iscariot. The poem had this refrain with which it ended:Sink not in darkness nor despair, Bear not what yours is not to bear: When you have loved and lost then trust; The ways of God are always just.And so we come to the Table. And take the morsel from Jesus with fresh sobriety and clarity this morning.Receive His Bread in FaithThis Table, and our receiving in faith, and eating in faith, is a powerful regular means, among others, of Christ keeping us in him. How do you receive this morsel from Jesus at his Table week by week? Paul says, in 1 Corinthians 11,Whoever [like Judas?] eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.Yet when we do discern the body and eat and drink in faith, we share in the blessing and security that are ours only in Christ.

Resolved | Holiness & Imitating Christ | Philippians 3:3-15 | Kort Marley by Providence Community Church

When the Bottom Falls Out in Your Life, Ask God to Get Involved Through Prayer AND Thanks – You will Be Amazed! MESSAGE SUMMARY: Sometimes the bottom falls out in your life, and you wonder where God is in all your stuff. Well, the challenge to you is to “Thank God” by turning your eyes away from all your life's “stuff” and turning your eyes to God and thanking Him! We have no better teacher, of the need to address God with our thanks, than when, in Luke11:2, Jesus responded to His Disciples' request to teach them to pray: “And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.'". By taking your situation to God in prayer AND thanks, you will be amazed at what will happen to your situation which, before you asked God through prayer AND thanks, seemed insurmountable. What do you usually do? You worry and fret – you focus on the negative and give the adverse situation so much power, in your life, rather than focusing on God and giving Him thanks. In Mathew 6:34, Jesus tells you not to be anxious about your life situations: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.". Ask God to get involved in your life through prayer and thanks – you will be amazed.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, may your will, not my will, be done in my life. You know how easy it is to call myself a Christian but then become busy, forgetting about your will and desires. Forgive me for this sin. Help me listen to you, and grant me the courage to faithfully surrender to you. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 25). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, My life is about Christ (Philippians 1:21). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Corinthians 11:25; Colossians 2:2-3; John 10:25-30; Psalms 17:1-15. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “A Christmas Message”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Scriptural References:  Philippians 2:3-11 CJB Mark 10:42-45 NKJV Luke 2:46-52 NIV   Homework:   Is there any role / duty in your life that you feel is beneath you?   How can you bring the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5-8) to that role or duty?