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Passage: Philippians 2:1-6 | Message By: Josh Bondoc | Series: PhilippiansFor those of you who are new or visiting and don't know me, my name is Josh—I'm one of the members of this church, and I serve as one of the pastors here as well. And today, I get to serve you by starting a two-part sermon series from Philippians 2. Every summer, we take a few weeks (usually in the back end of August) to focus on specific topics or themes that would be helpful for us as we continue to pursue life together as a church.  And a few months ago, one of our pastors suggested that we do a series on serving one another. Then another one suggested focusing on loving one another. Then, we all looked at each other and quickly realized, “why don't we hit two birds with one stone?!”  So for the next two weeks, we will be looking at the book of Philippians (and there will be a lot more application points than usual, so feel free to take notes). Specifically, we will look at chp. 2 and doing verses 1-6 today, And next week, we will look at verses 7-11, which Josh will preach for us—the other Josh (L, which stands for lighter skin tone, to give you a helpful distinction). And the reason why we broke up the text this way is because there are actually two big ideas in this passage. While this text exhorts Christians to serve others like Jesus served them, it doesn't start with the acts of service. Instead, this chapter starts by calling for a certain way of thinking that drives the doing. Thinking, then Doing If you look at verse 2, the apostle Paul says “complete my joy by being of the same mind.” Then, in verse 5, he says: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” He commands a way of Thinking Like Jesus (which is what I titled this sermon). In fact, this was Paul's train of thought leading up to chapter 2.  In 1:27, Paul tells the Philippians to stand firm in one spirit and one mind as they strive side by side together for the faith of the gospel. He's talking about having a unified mindset in the faith and thinking in line with their togetherness in the gospel that is able to overcome any hardship or opposition (1:28-30), like Paul was doing from his prison cell while writing this letter.  In other words, Paul is telling Christians here to have a Christian mindset. But where does this start? By first finding our common ground in Christ. Look at chapter 2 starting with verses 1 and 2, which is an “if-then” statement: I. Finding Our Common Ground in Christ (2:1-2) “So if there is any encouragement in Christ… comfort from love… participation in the Spirit… affection and sympathy, [then] complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind” (2:1). So here, Paul states the obvious and asks rhetorical questions to make them think and evaluate! Are you Christians? Do you find any encouragement or comfort or love from being in Christ? Is the Spirit of God in your hearts that stirs you towards affection and sympathy towards others? If there's any of that in you, then be of the same mind. Have the same love you've received from Christ with each other, since his Spirit is in each one of you. Be in full accord and one mind. Paul basically says the same thing in four different ways. If you experienced these realities vertically, then it only makes sense to experience these horizontally with one another. But Paul isn't assuming that this is happening yet. He tells the Philippians to “complete my joy” by doing this. As in, don't let me lack any of this or miss out on fullness of joy because nothing else would me happier than to see you loving one another in Christ. Make my imprisonment worth it by being of one mind. But what does being of the same mind look like? This phrase is repeated in chapter 4 when Paul entreats two Christian women in Philippi who are in conflict with each other to “agree in the Lord” (Phil. 4:2). This is what was likely happening with Christians in Philippi. They were in tension over their disagreements. A bunch of them weren't on the same page. In the NASB, “agree" is also translated as “live in harmony with one another.” Think of a choir singing a harmony line together—different people singing different notes, yet together to make a more beautiful sound than what they could produce individually apart from one another. So Paul, back in chp. 2, is calling for a like-mindedness that unites them through their disagreements or differences! But why is Paul emphasizing like-mindedness? Well, think of who he's talking to. People. You might think, “well duh, Josh, he's not talking to animals.” But think about it: He's talking to a whole room of people—with different looks, tastes, backgrounds, opinions, personalities, preferences, you name it. I mean, didn't I just describe this whole room this morning? And Paul tells Christians, in Philippi and here today, that being of the same mind (like-mindedness in the Lord) and having the same love (having Christ as our common ground) brings us together through our differences. Here is what we have in common with one another.  Better yet, He is who we have in common with one another. Different people who would not otherwise spend time or share life with one another are brought together into fellowship because of Christ. These people are called Christians! Christ is the core of our identity. If that's not you today, I hope you're appealed by the vision of this kind of relationship. a) Navigating Our Differences But if that's you today, there are many lessons for us to learn here in light of our relationships with one another. First, let's think about what this has to say to us in regard to all of our differences. Because by default, even in a room this size, we tend to gravitate towards people who we have the most in common with (whether you share the same interests or hobbies or sense of humour, or maybe you're in the same age range or season of life, single, married, parents, grandparents, etc).  Now, I'm encouraged because many of you in this room (who are able to do this) intentionally think about switching seats each Sunday to connect with other people and avoid sitting in the same spot each time. And I want to commend that mindset. But we all know that it's easy to default backwards when we're not on guard (maybe you'll see that when you line up for the potluck today). And that's not necessarily bad! We can enjoy being with people who are like us. I really love spending time with people who I have lots in common with! Don't we all have those people who we can just put our feet up with, or laugh out loud with, and even when you accidentally let out a fart you're not scared of being judged (like I fear some of you are probably doing right now—I meant the judging part). Our families and close, comfort friends are a gift from the Lord. But think about it: don't we have the most conflict and tension with our family members? Don't our close friends get on our nerves faster than “other” people?  Why is that? Because your blood ties with your family members only bind you in harmony until your blood boils against each other. And your close friends are only close when you're doing the same things that you like doing together, but butt heads once your different agendas start clashing with each other. And in some cases (which I know a number of you here have unfortunately experienced), didn't some of these best friends ironically become your worst enemies? Why? Because all relationships that do not have Christ as their foundation do not last (not even blood, because those part at death)! But if the risen Christ is your common ground with people, then these relationships last beyond death. This is why, in chapter 4 when Paul tells the two women to settle their differences and disagreements in the Lord, Paul's motivation was the fact that “their names are [written] in the book of life” (Phil. 4:3). This tells us that disagreements between Christians on matters outside of gospel fundamentals can (and should) be resolved through our eternal fellowship in Christ. One of my concerns today (and I've noticed this with both young and old) is how Christians have tended to handle disagreements with one another with little to no concern or regard for preserving unity (like we can just throw it away).  On one end, some lack tactfulness when offering their differing opinions. Some Christians feel very comfortable (often too much) in expressing their disagreements with people's opinions (and usually these are the kinds of people who are very happy to blurt out opinions of their own).  And if this is where you tend to land, the question for you is this: though there are times when it is fitting to offer your thoughts, could there also be times to consider if it's worth holding yourself back from expressing disagreement—simply for the sake of preserving Christian fellowship and unity? “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion” (Prov. 18:2). On the other end, there's a lack of emotional maturity and stability in responding to any sort of disagreement. For some, any differing opinion or disagreement is instantly met with defensiveness. As in, “they disagreed with me so they must dislike me.”  What can so easily sap Christian` love and unity is when affection is replaced by assumption, and when sympathy is replaced by suspicion. Sound familiar? Then from there, any joke or comment from that person now rubs us the wrong way. We receive each word with utter suspicion and thus interpret it in the worst possible way, which quickly harbours quiet resentment in our hearts towards that brother or sister.  If this is you, could it be that you feel such defensiveness when people offer any disagreement because you hold your opinions on trivial matters as facts, and that you feel the need to be right?...

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We‘ll all face suffering in some way, so how do we ensure our faith endures through those times? In this episode from the podcast archives, Scott and Shawn tackle this difficult subject of pain and suffering from the standpoint of Jesus' own experience. They probe the Scriptures to see what guided Jesus' mind as he journeyed through suffering — and what they discover is both inspiring and hopeful.

In today's message, Dr. Brad Whitt shared from Philippians 2 that lasting joy is found when we think and live like Jesus.

Thinking Like JesusPhilippians 2:5-11Finding Joy, Part 4January 25, 2026Pastor Gary Watkins

In a world where many people consume content without truly thinking, Christians are called to develop the mind of Christ. Paul contrasts God's wisdom with worldly wisdom, emphasizing that the mind of Christ comes through the Holy Spirit, not through education or self-improvement. This supernatural thinking prioritizes spiritual truth over social approval and self-gratification. While the Corinthians initially received the mind of Christ but later reverted to worldly thinking, believers today can develop Christ's mind by thinking about Jesus regularly, allowing the Holy Spirit to manage thoughts, setting aside time without digital distractions, and making decisions through the lens of Christ's perspective.

Thinking Like Jesus by Burleigh Village Uniting Church

Are your thoughts leading you into the purpose God has for you? Benny Perez joins us to reveal how thinking like Jesus can truly transform not only our lives, but also the world around us. (J2593)

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Phillip Shumake

Since Jesus was fully human, that means he needed to learn just like we do. But how could he learn what he needed to know in order to become God's Messiah and the Saviour of the world? The answer isn't controversial, but it may surprise you. Join Scott and Shawn as they discover Jesus' foundation for thinking and why it affects how Christians should think about everything.

A new MP3 sermon from Wilton Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Thinking Like Jesus Subtitle: Joyful Confidence Speaker: Steve Harness Broadcaster: Wilton Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2024 Bible: Philippians 2:1-11 Length: 22 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Wilton Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Thinking Like Jesus Subtitle: Joyful Confidence Speaker: Steve Harness Broadcaster: Wilton Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2024 Bible: Philippians 2:1-11 Length: 22 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Wilton Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Thinking Like Jesus Subtitle: Joyful Confidence Speaker: Steve Harness Broadcaster: Wilton Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2024 Bible: Philippians 2:1-11 Length: 22 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Wilton Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Thinking Like Jesus Subtitle: Joyful Confidence Speaker: Steve Harness Broadcaster: Wilton Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/23/2024 Bible: Philippians 2:1-11 Length: 22 min.

When Jesus multiplied the fish and loaves, he did more than just provide a meal for a crowd. He was teaching his disciples how he thinks. He taught them how he confronts problems of lack or provision in his kingdom. Wade extends the invitation to let Jesus teach you how to think about problems of need or lack in your own life and in the lives of those around you.

1 Peter 4:1-6   English Standard Version   Stewards of God's Grace 4 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh,[a] arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. Footnotes 1 Peter 4:1 Some manuscripts add for us; some for you  

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No one can escape the reality of pain and suffering, but, as Christians, Jesus actually promised we'd suffer (John 16:33) and face persecutions for his sake (Mark 10:30). Whether it's experiencing pain because of the brokenness of sin upon the world or hardships due to our loyalty to Jesus, we will all face suffering in this world to one degree or another. So, how do we ensure our faith endures through them?In this episode, Scott and Shawn tackle this difficult subject of pain and suffering, but from the standpoint of Jesus' own experience. Specifically, they probe the Scriptures to see what guided Jesus' own mind as he journeyed through suffering. What they discover is both inspiring and hopeful.⭐ Get access to “So Much More Than Sex” — a video-based Bible Study Series for young adults that is focused on rediscovering God's eternal purpose for human sexuality.Support the show

Bro. Adrian Moore presents "Thinking Like Jesus" from Philippians 2, during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://ibcflorenceky.wordpress.com/follow/ Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live Instant Message: https://m.me/ibcflorenceky We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9

Speak the Word with Pastor Jo Anne Ramsay 

Speak the Word with Pastor Jo Anne Ramsay 

Lean in this week as Bryson McGuire, one of our church planters in Denver with Rock City Church, walks us through Philippians 2:5-11!CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE. You can find us here: www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder

God's Word in Romans 12 challenges us to think and act differently than the world. God's desire is for us to have our minds transformed to know His perfect will. 

"The Risks and The Rewards of Pioneering": The costs and sacrifices of mission are real and high – yet the rewards both in this life and in the next are rich and considerable. The theme of our 2022 conference faces the highs and lows of church planting head on – be prepared to be challenged and inspired by teaching from Vlada Stojanovic, David Devenish, Dave Holden, Wouter Vertegaal and a host of seminar speakers.⁠

The Bible tells us we can have the mind of Christ. In fact, the mind of Christ has already been revealed; it's just a matter of accepting the revelation. In the original language, the mind of Christ implies that we can know the reasoning behind why Jesus did what He did and why He did it the way He did. When we share in the mind of Christ, it is like sitting with Him in an intimate conversation, where He reveals His most intimate secrets. Join me this week in CyberChurch for the first message in this new series, “The Mind of Christ: The World Through the Eyes of God.”

Pastor Will continues through the Book of Ephesians with a message entitled "Thinking Like Jesus" - Ephesians 4:1-3.Other Referenced Scriptures: ​Matthew 11:29, James 5:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-16, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:14, Colossians 3:12-15Video.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: [...]

Christian thinking is thinking like Jesus, especially as seen in his becoming one of us to die on the cross.

Sermon by Ben Derstine Are we using God's logic.

Catholic psychologist, author, and speaker, Dr. Raymond Guarendi, joined Jose in this episode to discuss practical applications of psychology in the classroom and strategies to safeguard the mind of a teacher. Once you've finished listening, you can visit https://www.drray.com/ to learn more about his ministry. He also recommends "Thinking Like Jesus" for those who want to learn more about this topic. As mentioned, this will be the last episode for the semester. We will pick back up in the New Year after Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas! If you are looking for PD opportunities for the Advent and Christmas season, please consider purchasing "Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit" and "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" from our website! Don't forget to visit https://sophiainstituteforteachers.org/CITCCertificates for 1 hour of PD credit! **Certificates will be distributed digitally on the 1st and 15th of each month or the next business day.** Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Thanks for listening to this audio from New City Church in Champaign-Urbana, IL. We are a gospel-centered church with a heart for the next generation, passionate about making disciples who will renew our city in the real Jesus. For more information about New City, please visit our website at www.mynewcity.church THINKING LIKE JESUS: 1.) Thinking about God's Will in Suffering 2.) Thinking about Redemption for you Enemies 3.) Thinking in Prayer 4.) Thinking about Others for God's Glory 1 Peter 4: 1-11

What does it mean to think like Jesus? Is it really possible to have His same thoughts, the same attitude, and the same reactions? - YES! Listen as Michael breaks down Philippians 2:5 and how you and I as Christians can experience the mind of Christ and truly think like Jesus.

When you think like Jesus, you live like Jesus. Pastor Paul shares how to go from having a Christ-like mindset to living a Christ-like life.

Week one of Think Like Jesus A sermon series by Randy Frazee.