Philippians

Philippians 3:17-21 calls believers to follow the right examples as they press on toward the prize. The sermon warns against enemies of the cross and the spiritual danger of being seduced by legalism or distorted teaching.

Right ExamplesPressing PrizeEnemies of the CrossChristian Maturity

Philippians 3:12-16 continues Paul's example of pressing on for the prize. The sermon calls believers to stay in the Word, prayer, godly examples, and trials as God-given helps for perseverance.

Pressing PrizeChristian PerseveranceSpiritual DisciplineGodly Examples

Philippians 3:12-16 presents Paul as an example of pressing on toward Christ and the prize. The sermon rejects a lazy view of the Christian life and calls for dissatisfied but encouraged striving after Christ.

Pressing PrizeSpiritual StrivingChristian DissatisfactionKnowing Christ

Philippians 3:7-11 continues Paul's testimony of the priceless privileges of knowing Christ. The sermon calls believers to treasure righteousness in Christ and to live so those privileges are visible to others.

Knowing ChristRighteousness in ChristPriceless PrivilegesWitness of Life

Philippians 3:7-11 begins Paul's testimony of the priceless privileges that come from knowing Christ. The sermon contrasts confidence in the flesh with the far greater privilege of righteousness from Christ.

Knowing ChristRighteousness in ChristPriceless PrivilegesGrace Over Merit

Philippians 3 continues Paul's warning against the Judaizers and their effort to add law-keeping to salvation in Christ. The sermon warns that legalistic false teaching can seduce professing believers and must be answered with grace.

JudaizersLegalism WarningFalse TeachingGrace Alone

Philippians 3:4-6 begins Paul's example against the Judaizers by exposing confidence in religious heritage and works. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not law-keeping or religious accomplishment.

JudaizersLegalism WarningGrace AloneReligious Confidence

Philippians 3:1-3 continues the call to understand true worship in the Spirit over against legalistic false teaching. The sermon explains how sinners are made right with God and how believers worship after saving faith.

Worship in SpiritLegalism WarningTrue WorshipGrace Alone

Philippians 3:1-3 begins a call to discernment by warning the church to watch out for false teachers. The sermon urges believers to know the Word, test teaching by Scripture, and stay anchored in the church.

False TeachersDiscernmentKnow the WordChurch Protection

Philippians 2:25-30 presents Epaphroditus as a role model for sacrificial service. The sermon also draws careful lessons about sickness, healing, mercy, and serving faithfully in the will of God.

EpaphroditusSacrificial ServiceSickness and MercyRole Model