What do healthy church relationships look like? We get a wonderful example of healthy spiritual relationships in Philippians 1:1-8. Here we are encouraged to be thankful for one another, pray for one another, be confident of God’s work in one another, and have a godly affection for one another.
Sermon Series: Philippians - The Epistle of Joy
Paul’s Prayer For Growth in Godliness
When Paul prayed for the Philippians what did He ask God to do? Interestingly, he didn’t pray about all the things we usually pray about – safety, protection, healing, prosperity. Instead, he focused exclusively on the spiritual growth of the saints in Philippi – their love, knowledge, discernment, sincerity, blamelessness, and fruit. I think we would be wise to do the same.
A God-Centered Perspective on Suffering, Living and Dying
In this message we seek a God-centered perspective in three areas of life: suffering, living, and dying. If we can see these things from God’s divine perspective, and live the way the apostle Paul did, we can expect God to use in greater ways!
Conduct Worthy Of The Gospel
How do we live our lives worthy of the gospel of Christ? By standing together, striving together, and suffering together, in spite of the opposition we will face when we boldly proclaim God’s truth.
Jesus-The Ultimate Model of Selfless Humility
In order to help the Philippian believers pursue unity, Paul exhorted them to selfless humility, and then lifted up the supreme example in our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Human and Divine Role In Sanctification
What is my role and what is God’s role in my sanctification? Is it all up to me, or all up to God? Or is it half up to me and half up to God? Paul addresses these questions in Philippians 2:12-13. The answer may surprise you.
No Complaining Or Arguing!
God’s will is that His children stand out from the rest of the world with their pure and holy lives. But how do they to stand out specifically? In the way they do not complain or argue, but seek peace and unity.
Paul – A Poured Out Life
After telling the Philippians they should do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, Paul gives them three flesh and blood examples of what this looks like: Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus. In this message we see Paul pouring out his life on behalf of Christ’s church. May we go and do likewise!
Epaphroditus- A Fully Devoted Life
Epaphroditus provides us a wonderful example of an ordinary Christian who was fully devoted to the Lord. May we follow in his steps!
Rejoicing In The Lord In 2022
Pastor Brian sets out a course for The Bridge Church in 2022 to focus on rejoicing in the Lord. In this message he emphasizes five great truths about rejoicing.
3 Marks Of A True Christian
Who is a true Christian? What are the marks of someone who is truly saved? Paul gives us three marks of a true Christian in Philippians 3:3 – he worships in the Spirit of God, he glories in Christ Jesus, and he puts no confidence in the flesh.
The Futility Of Obtaining Salvation By The Flesh
What did Paul mean when he said that the true believer puts no confidence in the flesh? Well, in order to explain, Paul gives some biographical background to his own life in order to show what he once trusted in to gain acceptance with God. Then he says it’s all rubbish, in comparison with Jesus Christ! He is the one we must put all our confidence in, not in anything we have done!
The Excellency Of Knowing Christ
Paul had learned the greatest secret in life – that knowing Jesus Christ is the most precious thing we can ever have in this life.
Pressing On!
God doesn’t want us resting on our laurels or cruising in our Christian life. He wants us pressing on to grow in our relationship with Christ and becoming more like Jesus!
Good And Bad Examples In The Christian Life
Flesh and blood examples are powerful in our life, either for good or bad. May God helps to emulate the good examples and shun the bad!
Eagerly Waiting For Jesus
How should we live in light of the second coming of Christ? We must stand firm against, persecution, false teaching, and Satan’s influence!
Conflict Resolution in the Church
How do we handle it when we have a falling out with another brother or sister in the church? That’s what we tackle in this message. Pastor Brian shares 5 principles that will help us when we encounter that difficult situation.
6 Essential Marks of the Christian Life, part 1
In this message Paul exhorts believers to pursue four great qualities in the Christian life: joy – humility – faith – prayer. May the Lord enable us to grow in His grace!
6 Essential Marks of the Christian Life, part 2
The last two imperatives Paul calls the church to embrace are Meditation and Obedience. May the Lord quicken us to pursue these two commands with all our might.
The Secret of Contentment
It is the will of God that we as Christians are content. But how can we be content? Paul lays out the secret of contentment here in Philippians 4:11-13.
Giving That Glorifies God
What does the Bible teach about Christian giving? We can learn a lot about the giving of the Philippian church to support the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
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