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BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Faithful Friends

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 38:11


Text: Philippians 2 : 19 - 30 Joe Grimwood

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church
A Peace That Keeps You Part 4 - The Word of Truth Episode 262

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 14:15


This week Pastor Pace continues teaching us to get and keep the peace of God. Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."Please hit follow and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. For more information or to receive your own personal Bible study with Pastor Pace, call us at 214-391-0017 or visit our website at gtacdallas.com  If you would like to hear current broadcasts tune into 1040AM KGGR in Dallas, TX every Wednesday at 3:15pm CST.

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Like Stars

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 35:21


Text: Philippians 2 : 14 - 18 Joe Grimwood

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong
Despite conflict, God calls us to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 33:58


TEXT: Philippians 1:27-30 Despite conflict, God calls us to live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ 1. Despite conflict with believers 2. Despite conflict with unbelievers

Bethany Radio
Shining Bright

Bethany Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 33:17


Text: Philippians 2:12-18This week we welcome Pastor Roger Lokker.Recorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: May 31, 2026Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2026 — Bethany Radio

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong
Live so that you can't lose!

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 39:04


TEXT: Philippians 1:21 Live so that you can't lose! The key to this life The consequences of this life

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church
A Peace That Keeps You Part 3 - The Word of Truth Episode 261

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 14:15


This week Pastor Pace continues teaching about how to get the peace of God. Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."Please hit follow and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. For more information or to receive your own personal Bible study with Pastor Pace, call us at 214-391-0017 or visit our website at gtacdallas.com  If you would like to hear current broadcasts tune into 1040AM KGGR in Dallas, TX every Wednesday at 3:15pm CST.

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church
A Peace that Keeps You Part 2 - The Word of Truth Episode 260

Grace and Truth Apostolic Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 14:15


This week Pastor Pace continues teaching about the peace of God by explaining how we can receive that peace. Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."Please hit follow and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. For more information or to receive your own personal Bible study with Pastor Pace, call us at 214-391-0017 or visit our website at gtacdallas.com  If you would like to hear current broadcasts tune into 1040AM KGGR in Dallas, TX every Wednesday at 3:15pm CST.

Echo Church / Rochester MN
Building & Not Breaking: I Love You But I Don't Understand You | May 17, 2026

Echo Church / Rochester MN

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 53:21


Pastor Christy Cass Many relationships aren't actually lacking love — they're lacking understanding. In this Mother's Day message, we explore how people can deeply love each other and still completely miss each other because they speak different relational “dialects.” From love languages to Lazarus' grave clothes, this message uncovers how hurt, fear, exhaustion, pride, and misunderstanding distort the way we give and receive love. Jesus doesn't just teach us how to love better — He helps remove what's been keeping us bound. TEXT: Philippians 1:9; Proverbs 16:24; Psalm 46:10; Galatians 5:13; Mark 10:16; James 1:17; John 11:38–44; Colossians 3:12–14 NOTES: Healthy love requires: Knowledge, Insight, Curiosity, Intentionality BIG IDEA: Many relationships aren't actually lacking love. They're lacking understanding. PUT ON LOVE // Colossians 3:12–14 * Take off bitterness → put on compassion * Take off silence → put on encouragement * Take off distraction → put on presence * Take off selfishness → put on service * Take off fear → put on trust * Take off grave clothes → put on love Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Fear and Trembling

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 39:07


Text: Philippians 2 : 12 - 13 Adam Blowes

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Mind of Christ

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 39:01


Free Reformed Church of Mundijong
Pray that your love would abound more and more with knowledge and discernment

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 34:17


TEXT: Philippians 1:9-11 Pray that your love would abound more and more with knowledge and discernment 1. Pray that you would learn how to love 2. Pray that you would learn why to love

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Life Be Worthy

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 46:19


Text: Philippians 1 : 27 - 30 David Bhadreshwar

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong
How can we learn to delight in our church community

Free Reformed Church of Mundijong

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 41:35


TEXT: Philippians 1:3-8 How can we learn to delight in our church community 1. By remembering that God established our church community 2. By remembering that God will perfect our church community

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: In Chains for Jesus

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 42:16


Text: Philippians 1 : 12 - 26 James Martin

BRBC Sermons
Philippians: Partners in the Gospel

BRBC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 45:34


Text: Philippians 1 : 1 - 11 James Martin

Monroeville Christian Church
"Accelerate the Delivery of the Message" - A.C.T.S. Model for Church Growth and Development Series - Philippians 1:12 - 4-12-26

Monroeville Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 60:17


4-12-2026 Worship ServicePreacher - Covey WiseSeries - A.C.T.S. Model for Church Growth & Development (Credit - Jim Book)Message Title - "Accelerate the Delivery of the Message"Text-Philippians 1:12Looking for a church family?We invite you to grow with us!At Monroeville Christian Church, we are committed to teaching the Word of God, training disciples of our Lord, and transforming lives for Christ through our times of worship, fellowship, and service.Subscribe to receive our latest messages: https://www.youtube.com/@MonroevillechristianchurchConnect Card: https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/510703 CONNECT WITH US:• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monroevillechristianchurch/• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MonroevilleChristianChurch • X/Twitter - https://x.com/MonroevilleCC • Website - https://www.monroevillechristianchurch.com/ Give Online: https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/givingCCLI Copyright License - 139774CCLI Streaming License - 20715699#PittsburghBibleStudy #PittsburghChurch#MonroevilleChristianChurch#Christian #ChurchOfChrist #Church#ChristianChurch #ForMonroeville #ThePlaceToBe#TeachTrainTransform #church #churchonline#biblestudy #biblestudyonline #biblestudyfellowship#MonroevilleChurch #churchonline #ChurchinMonroevillePA #ChristiansOnly#Sermons #BibleLessons #Gospel #JesusChrist #God

Raintree Community Church
A Biblical Apologetic For Spending Your Life on Mission | Dr Joe Allen

Raintree Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 30:18


Text: Philippians 3:7-11 Main Idea: Enjoying fellowship with Christ is worth any hardship for Christ Jesus is worth suffering the loss of all things Hardship for Christ produces deep fellowship with Christ Deeper fellowship with Christ is the supreme reward for faithfulness

Weekend Sermons Podcast
Baptisms | Unstoppable Advancement | Pastor Evan Jacobsen

Weekend Sermons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 41:09


Text: Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV) 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Bible Talks @ WPC Bull Creek
Can We Change?

Bible Talks @ WPC Bull Creek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 29:36


This talk was a one-off talk in the AM Service. Text: Philippians 2:12-30 Date: 12 April 2026 Speaker: Tim Thorburn

Grace Hill Church Sermons
When Christians Disagree

Grace Hill Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 44:59


Christians disagree. It happens in marriages, in families, and yes -- in churches. The question isn't if it will happen. The question is how we handle it when it does. In Philippians 4:2-3, the Apostle Paul addresses a real conflict between two real women in the church at Philippi -- and in doing so, gives us one of the most practical and gospel-centered frameworks for navigating disagreement found anywhere in Scripture. In this sermon we look at four observations from the text: Our unity is rooted in the Lord, not in shared opinions or preferences Sometimes we need outside help to work through conflict Disagreement does not equal spiritual immaturity Disagreement does not mean someone isn't saved We also look at what it means to "agree in the Lord" -- and why the gospel is the only power capable of holding a church together through genuine conflict. If you are in the middle of a disagreement with another believer, or if you are part of a church navigating a season of growth and change, this message is for you.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Oakville) Life Together Part 5: Community on Mission

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 50:21


Date: February 22, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:27-30; 4:14-20 Overview: Gospel community exists for gospel mission. The church doesn't exist for itself. United believers contend together for the faith, support the work of the gospel, and live in a way that points the world to Jesus. Community is both the display and delivery system of the Gospel.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Webster) Life Together Part 5: Community on Mission

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 42:37


Date: February 22, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:27-30; 4:14-20 Overview: Gospel community exists for gospel mission. The church doesn't exist for itself. United believers contend together for the faith, support the work of the gospel, and live in a way that points the world to Jesus. Community is both the display and delivery system of the Gospel.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Oakville) Life Together Part 4: Rhythms of Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 51:24


Date: February 15, 2026 Text: Philippians 2:12-16; 3:17; 4:4-9 Overview: Healthy community is sustained through shared spiritual rhythms. Community doesn't drift toward health – it drifts toward chaos unless it's shaped by consistent, gospel-centered practices. Paul points to rhythms that anchor believers together in joy, peace, obedience, and example.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Webster) Life Together Part 4: Rhythms of Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 40:12


Date: February 15, 2026 Text: Philippians 2:12-16; 3:17; 4:4-9 Overview: Healthy community is sustained through shared spiritual rhythms. Community doesn't drift toward health – it drifts toward chaos unless it's shaped by consistent, gospel-centered practices. Paul points to rhythms that anchor believers together in joy, peace, obedience, and example.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Oakville) Life Together Part 3: Recovering Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 43:14


Date: February 8, 2025 Text: Philippians 1:3-8; 2:1-4 Overview: Gospely humility restores what pride fractures. Paul shows us how deep affection, shared mission, and Christlike humility rebuild damaged community. Recovery doesn't begin with behavior change – it begins with hearts reshaped by Jesus.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Webster) Life Together Part 3: Recovering Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 42:04


Date: February 8, 2025 Text: Philippians 1:3-8; 2:1-4 Overview: Gospely humility restores what pride fractures. Paul shows us how deep affection, shared mission, and Christlike humility rebuild damaged community. Recovery doesn't begin with behavior change – it begins with hearts reshaped by Jesus.

Weekend Sermons Podcast
Real Life: Real Contentment | Pastor Hayden Thomas

Weekend Sermons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 49:26


Preaching Point: As wonderful as gift-giving and receiving are within a Christian community, we must pursue real contentment by looking beyond our circumstances and seeking the strength of Christ, which enables us to remain genuinely content in every situation.Text: Philippians 4:10-20 (ESV) 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hope Protestant Reformed Church
Working Out Your Own Salvation

Hope Protestant Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 48:39


I. The Appropriate Command II. The Divine Power III. The Humble Spirit Scripture Reading: Philippians 2 Text: Philippians 2:12-13 Psalter Numbers: 317, 387, 60, 259

Canaan STL Podcast
(Oakville) Life Together Part 2: Fractured Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 44:25


Date: February 1, 2026 Text: Philippians 4:2-3 Overview: Even healthy churches experience relational fractures. Euodia and Syntyche loved Jesus – and still couldn't get along. This passage reminds us that conflict isn't a sign of failure; it's a reality in a fallen world. What matters is how we respond when unity is threatened.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Webster) Life Together Part 2: Fractured Community

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 40:43


Date: February 1, 2026 Text: Philippians 4:2-3 Overview: Even healthy churches experience relational fractures. Euodia and Syntyche loved Jesus – and still couldn't get along. This passage reminds us that conflict isn't a sign of failure; it's a reality in a fallen world. What matters is how we respond when unity is threatened.

Center Grace Church Podcast
Anxiety - 1/4/2026 sermon

Center Grace Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 47:42


Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Preacher: Bryan Loney

Canaan STL Podcast
(Webster) Deepen Part 1: Deepening With God

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 47:01


Date: January 4, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:9-11 A deepening relationship with God produces discernment, Christlike character, and a life that glorifies Him.

Canaan STL Podcast
(Oakville) Deepen Part 1: Deepening With God

Canaan STL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 38:34


Date: January 4, 2026 Text: Philippians 1:9-11 A deepening relationship with God produces discernment, Christlike character, and a life that glorifies Him.

East River Church (Batavia, OH)
The God Who Gave Himself

East River Church (Batavia, OH)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 15:04


Preacher: John Weis, Text: Philippians 2:1-11 

Community Hemet
From Good to Great | Week 12 | What are the Possibilities?

Community Hemet

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 33:16


Text: Philippians 4:15-19; Proverbs 11:24; 1 Timothy 6:17-18; 2 Corinthians 9:12Theme: What if generosity unlocked something truly extraordinary in your life. Well, it does! This week we'll find out how.Memory Verse: Philippians 4:19 (NIV) “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49523373

Liberty Christian Church - Madison, IN
11.23.2025 Sermon by Jake Brown

Liberty Christian Church - Madison, IN

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 30:08


SERMON: "With Little or Much" | TEXT: Philippians 4:10-13 | DATE: 11/23/2025 | SPEAKER: Jake Brown | www.Liberty-Christian.com

Grace Hill Church Sermons
Working Out What’s Worked In

Grace Hill Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 48:27


In this message, Pastor Lee Callicutt preaches from Philippians 2:12–13, reminding us that the Christian life is not lived in our own strength but through the power of God working in us. We're called to “work out our salvation with fear and trembling,” yet our confidence rests in the promise of verse 13: “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”

Machias Valley Baptist Church
The Joy of Christian Contentment

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 47:52


October 26, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Text: Philippians 4:10-13   Sermon Points: 1) True contentment is learned.     a) We learn from God's Word.     b) We learn from experience. 2) True contentment is found in both plenty and want. 3) True contentment is not self-sufficient, but Christ-sufficient. 

Grace Hill Church Sermons
The Cross and the Crown

Grace Hill Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 42:04


In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul reveals the incredible humility and glory of Jesus Christ — the One who emptied Himself, took on the form of a servant, and became obedient to death, even death on a cross. But that's not where the story ends. The same Christ who stooped low has been highly exalted, given the Name above every name.

Machias Valley Baptist Church
Citizens of Heaven

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 44:30


October 12, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org    Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1   Sermon Points: 1) Follow the examples of Jesus on earth. 2) Set your mind on Jesus in heaven. 3) Stand firm in Jesus.

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church Sermons
Faithfulness in an Age of Superficiality

Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 43:00


Text: Philippians 1:12-30 Title: "Faithfulness in an Age of Superficiality" Big Idea: In a culture of image, performance, and self-promotion, the Apostle Paul shows us the path of true faithfulness. Main Points: #1: Faithfulness in how we see ourselves (contentment) #2: Faithfulness in how we relate to the world (witness) #3: Faithfulness in how we relate to each other (unity)

Machias Valley Baptist Church
The Joy of Knowing Jesus

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 50:14


September 21, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Text: Philippians 3:1-11   Sermon Points: 1) Guard against works-based religiosity.  2) Jesus plus nothing equals everything. 3) We should passionately pursue a relationship with Jesus. 

Machias Valley Baptist Church
Shining Brightly, Living Sacrificially

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 47:38


September 14, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Text: Philippians 2:14-30   Sermon Points: 1) We are to live as lights in a dark world. 2) We are to hold firm and hold forth the word of life.  3) We are to live in sacrificial service of others. 

Machias Valley Baptist Church
Awe-Filled Obedience

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 46:39


September 7, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Text: Philippians 2:12-13   Sermon Points: 1) Obedience to God takes effort.  2) God supplies the desire and power for obedience. 3) Obedience requires a reverential awe of a holy God.

Machias Valley Baptist Church
A Humble People Worshiping a Humble God

Machias Valley Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 47:40


August 31, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Text: Philippians 2:1-11   Sermon Points: 1) Enjoyment of the comforts of the gospel should lead us to pass them on to others. 2) We should humbly think of others first because Jesus humbled Himself for us. 3) Jesus's humble incarnation leads to His glorious exaltation! 

Hope Protestant Reformed Church
The Peace of God

Hope Protestant Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 46:34


I. What It Is II. The Means III. What It Does Scripture Reading: Philippians 4 Text: Philippians 4:6-7 Psalter Numbers: 306, 20, 150, 7

The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm
Philippians: Learning to Be Content

The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 31:39


There are certain passages in this book that are downright stunning to me. For instance, Paul doesn't just tell the Philippians to “rejoice in the Lord,” he tells them to “rejoice in the Lord always” (Phil. 4:4). He doesn't just say, “don't worry,” he says, “don't worry about anything” (Phil. 4:6) Now in today's passage, Paul says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (Phil. 4:12)Remember, Paul isn't able to say these things because his life has been easy. Just the opposite! He faced life-threatening circumstances over and over again, all for the sake of Christ. Indeed, at the very moment he penned these words he was chained to a guard in a Roman prison. Even so, Paul had “learned the secret” of being content. What can we learn from Paul that can help us learn to be content no matter what comes our way?The Greek word Paul uses for contentment means “satisfaction with what one has; independence from all things and all people.” It's the idea of not needing anything, anyone, or any change in the circumstances in order to be at peace.But how do you get there?  In Paul's day, as in ours, there were two philosophies that people followed to ease their discontent. Counterfeit contentment, you could say. Contentment isn't a matter of giving in to stoicism. Stoicism believes the goal is to get rid of desire, to eliminate emotion. In other words, to simply not care. In today's parlance, the watchword would be “whatever.” “My job's been eliminated. Whatever. I don't care.”But this is not what Paul is talking about.Contentment isn't a matter of turning in to self-sufficiency. This is the philosophy of the Cynics. One of their beliefs is to trust no one but yourself. The problem with that is, the only resources you have are the ones you can muster up, and when those run out, you're out of luck. That's why Cynics are seldom content; they're bitter.So, what's Paul's secret? It's found in verse 13. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."This is one of the most popular verses in the Bible, used as motivation by athletes and millions of others facing challenging situations. But we would do well to understand that the original context of these words has to do with learning to be content.  What they remind us is that…Contentment is a matter of leaning in to divine sovereignty. Paul's contentment was anchored in His awareness that Christ was enough and that his life was controlled by a sovereign God who worked all things together for our good and His glory.Here are some actions steps that can help us when discontentment creeps in.Ponder: thank God for all that you do have. Discontentment is largely triggered by ingratitude. Instead of focusing on what isn't, thank God for what is. One of the secrets of contentment is gratitude.Wonder: ask yourself what God might be up to. God is always at work. What might He want you to learn about Him, about you? How might He use these circumstances for the greater progress of the gospel?Surrender: trust God's heart rather than your understanding.  There will be times when God's actions baffle us. In those moments, we much surrender our need to understand the situation and fall back on what you know is true about God – His character and love for you.  Text: Philippians 4:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; 12:7-12Originally recorded on February 1, 2009, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm

We have been given the incredible offer by God to not only find forgiveness, but to experience transformation. We have been made different to make a difference.How is this transformation done? Romans 12:2 gives us a hint. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but rather be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Transformation starts in the mind. Paul teaches the same thing in Philippians 4:8-9. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—THINK about such things.Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice (DO). And the God of peace will be with you.”THINK—DO. According these verses, the transformed life begins on the inside with what you think. Your outward action – that which you do – is an overflow of that. THINK—DO.Cognitive psychology has confirmed what the Scriptures have taught and from that study, have identified two “laws.” 1.     The Law of Cognition: You are what you think. Another way to say it is: the way you think creates your attitudes, shapes your emotions, and governs your behavior.Using trees as an illustration, Jesus taught that if the inner life (what you can't see) is healthy, the outer display (the fruit—that which you can see) will be healthy also. If the stream of your thoughts is “true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute” then you will be able to “do” or “put into practice” that which is delightfully different.By the same token, if the inner life, the unseen life of a person is unhealthy—if the stream of thoughts is misguided, false, impure or ugly—then that will become evident as well. The state of your inner life will inevitably leak out.2.     The Law of Exposure:  Your mind will think most about what it is exposed to.What repeatedly enters your mind eventually shapes your thinking and ultimately expresses itself in your behavior. It's like creating mental ruts in our brains—pathways worn deep by repeated patterns of thought. These ruts can be destructive, like resentment, complaint, negativity, worry, or lust. Or they can be life-giving, “whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely,” etc.How can you change the ruts you're in? Catch the negative or untrue thought. Replace it with that which is true and contstructive.Guard your mind by being careful about what you expose yourself to.Build structures that can help you create new ruts, such as worship, Scripture reading, and community.   Text: Philippians 4:8-9; Romans 12:2 Originally recorded on January 25, 2009, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm
Philippians: A Gentleness Known to All

The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 29:09


What are you known for? Your wit, appearance, talent, or success? Perhaps you're known for your sharp tongue or short fuse. Or maybe it's for your biblical knowledge and wisdom. But none of these things (not even the positive ones) are mentioned by Paul as noteworthy. Rather, in Philippians 4:5, he says, “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”Gentleness. The Greek word is hard to translate but it implies “generosity, goodwill, magnanimity, bigheartedness, forbearance, mercy toward the failures of others, charity toward the faults of others.”One way to understand what gentleness looks like is to look at the life of Jesus. In Luke 7, we see three examples of gentleness in action. The first encounter is with a Roman centurion – a gentile - who asks Jesus to heal his servant. The second encounter occurs when Jesus' journey is interrupted by a funeral procession. A local widow had lost her only son.   The third encounter was potentially the most embarrassing for Jesus. While seated at a dinner in the home of a prominent citizen, a woman, known to be a prostitute, comes in, sits next to Jesus, and bursts out crying.How did Jesus handle each of these encounters? And what can we learn about how to make gentleness known to all?Your gentleness becomes evident when you aren't too narrow to engage those who are different from you.Jews would never associate with Gentiles, but Jesus went out of His way to help Roman soldier. Your gentleness becomes evident when you aren't too important to reach out to those who are below you.It wasn't even the “important” person who needed help. It was a servant. Yet Jesus healed him. To be gentle is to love and serve the “little” people.Your gentleness becomes evident when you aren't in too much of a hurry to care about those who have needs beyond you.When Jesus saw the grieving widow, His “heart went out to her.” See, people mattered more to Jesus than His schedule. In fact, the needs of people were not seen as interruptions in His schedule, but part of His schedule. So, Jesus stopped, spoke to the woman and raised her son from the dead.Your gentleness becomes evident when you aren't too proud to embrace those who might be embarrassing to you.No one was too low in the social pecking order for Jesus to associate with. In fact, knowing how seldom such people were cared for, Jesus seemed to intentionally seek out the last, the least, and the lost, unconcerned about what it did to His reputation.What do you do when you encounter those whose mere proximity to you would be embarrassing?None of these people to whom Jesus expressed gentleness ever served to advance His position.  But His action certainly enhanced His profile.  People were filled with awe and praised God.  Moreover, a servant, a widow, and a prostitute were transformed.  I ask you again: What are you known for? I pray it will increasingly be said that your gentleness is evident to all.Text: Philippians 4:5; Luke 7Originally recorded on January 18, 2009, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN