Chris Sheppard

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.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 prepares the church for the Act Like Men weekend by calling men to watchfulness, firmness, courage, strength, and love. The sermon urges prayerful expectation for God to work in men and young men.

Ephesians 6:14-15 begins unpacking the believer's armor for the spiritual battle. The sermon emphasizes truth, practical righteousness, and the gospel of peace as essential for standing against the schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6 frames five lessons for the believer's battle and war. The sermon teaches that the fight begins and continues by dependence on God, especially through being alone with Him.

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

Ephesians 6:10-13 continues explaining the believer's battleground and the need for spiritual intelligence. The sermon shows that knowing the enemy and the battle leads to readiness, preparation, and standing firm.

Ephesians 6:10-13 introduces the believer's battleground and the war every Christian is in. The sermon identifies the battle, the enemy, and the victory of standing firm in the full armor of God.

Ephesians 6:5-9 applies the riches of Christ to employees and employers. The sermon teaches that work is from God, laziness is not, and faithful labor can become a witness that brings Him glory.

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.

Ephesians 5-6 continues seven lessons for parents seeking to raise their children in the Lord. The sermon encourages fathers and mothers that God has placed them in the church with the teaching and help needed to parent well.

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