The Joy of the Lord in all Things

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philippians 2:19-24 presents Timothy as a role model for single-minded service. The sermon calls the church to follow examples of sincere concern, sacrificial labor, and Christ-centered usefulness.

Philippians 2:12-13 teaches the believer's responsibility in sanctification. The sermon calls the church to work out salvation in practical obedience while recognizing that God is the one working in His people.

Sanctification

Philippians 2:5-8 begins setting Christ before the church as the model for Christian unity. The sermon lays the theological foundation for understanding His humility before drawing out the practical call to unity.

Philippians 2:1-4 concludes the teaching toward unity by pressing the church toward selflessness and ministry to others. The sermon urges the congregation to absorb and practice these truths before division can take root.