Philippians: God s Story in Ours: Profit and Loss

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Philippians: God s Story in Ours: Profit and Loss"

Transcription

1 Philippians: God s Story in Ours: Profit and Loss Psalm 78:1-7; Philippians 3:7-11 Rev Shari Monson 1 February 2015, Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church Today is Family Worship Sunday at Hamblen. Our Sunday school teachers are getting a well-deserved day off. This morning s scripture passages are well suited for intergenerational engagement. And in a moment we are going to use a word scramble exercise to help us wrap our minds around what Apostle Paul is saying in Philippians chapter 3. So if you re one of our younger worshippers this morning I want to give you a head start. (Explain green worship folder for ages 7-12 page 2 word scramble) When Paul was a young man he would have attended a fine Torah school, something along the lines of our Sunday school here at Hamblen. Torah schools had one primary text. It was the Hebrew Bible; what we call the Old Testament. Like clever Sunday school teachers today first century Rabbis used creative means to engage young minds. When teaching Ps 78 for example, a Rabbi might place a drop of honey on students fingers to remind them of the sweet truths of the Hebrew Bible found in Psalm 78. Wise teachers then and now understand this: learning happen best in the context of community. Each member of the community plays a vital role fathers, mothers, grandparents, siblings, everyone. Psalm 78:1-7 from The Message Listen, dear friends, to God s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you. I m chewing on the morsel of a proverb; I ll let you in on the sweet old truths, Stories we heard from our fathers, counsel we learned at our mother s knee. We re not keeping this to ourselves, we re passing it along to the next generation GOD s fame and fortune,

2 the marvelous things he has done. 5-8 He planted a witness in Jacob, set his Word firmly in Israel, Then commanded our parents to teach it to their children So the next generation would know, and all the generations to come Know the truth and tell the stories so their children can trust in God. At the close of our service we will participate in a sending prayer reminding us of these truths. In the meantime let s look at our New Testament passage today Paul s letter to the church in Philippi chapter 3. Here Paul instructs Christians about spiritual profits and loss. If anyone could boast of the things that tend to lead to success in life it was Paul. He had it all. If you ve been sorting out the word scramble please put your pencils down and look up. On the screen each of the 7 words to unscramble will appear in the same order as your Children s bulletin. Let s see what things could have made Paul proud: (found in Phil 3:1-6) GILEINOR hint: Paul s beliefs and practices (religion) PURTTAINEO hint: Paul s honor and esteem (reputation) REEBHW hint: Paul s nationality (Hebrew) BIRTE hint: Paul s family ancestry (tribe) VOOTINED hint: Paul s sincerity and dedication (devotion) SKOWR hint: Paul s good deeds (works) SARHIPEE hint: Paul s religious group (Pharisee)

3 Paul was what you might call a Jewish goody two shoes. He was raised to do the right things, at the right time, in the proper way. I imagine him well groomed, neatly dressed, punctual, impeccably mannered, and well spoken. This is the image of Paul the Philippians were fond of remembering. When a church received a letter from an apostle the letter was typically read aloud for all to hear. The setting in Philippi when Paul s letter to the Philippians was read may have felt something like this a family friendly worship setting. Read Philippians 3:7-11 NRSV page pew bible, this comes right after Paul s long list of spiritual gains, beginning with verse 7 Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ,[a] the righteousness from God based on faith. 10 I want to know Christ[b] and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11 if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. This is the Word of the Lord, thanks be to God I imagine it may have taken some by surprise to hear this word read aloud in verse 8: SKUBALON let s practice saying it together. Skubalon is a Greek word we translate RUBBISH. It looks much like one of our word scrambles, does it not? This is NOT a word that first century righteous people would have said to each other. It s more the kind of word one might mutter under one s breath when vexed by something detestable. There is a good reason Skubalon appears only once in the Greek New Testament. It is meant to shock as it refers to the thing your dog leaves behind and you are obliged to pick up in a plastic bag. Deeds of service, learning, spiritual practices, are counted as RUBBISH, valued as SKUBALON, worthless, offensive, and insignificant COMPARED to being found in Christ. You can add it up any way like but nothing of any worth compares to knowing Christ. What does it mean to know someone?

4 We can say we know someone because we are acquainted with what they do: maybe you follow Russell Wilson s Twitter feed, like me you re one 1.09 million who know Russell is finding solace in John 3:30 He must become greater; I must become less. We can say know someone because we actually converse with them; we are speaking terms, kids fighting cancer in Seattle s Children s Hospital know Russell Wilson in this way, We can say we know someone because we spend time in his house and with his family We can say we know Jesus because we are acquainted with what he does. We can say we are on speaking terms with Jesus through prayer. Spending time at church and hanging out with his family is another way knowing Jesus. But Paul says here that as good and valuable and insightful as that knowing is there is something beyond. There is a relationship built in following Jesus that goes beyond knowledge, prayer, and church family. Those things get us close but there is more. There is communion the laying down of our life in favor of a life built in Christ. Everything is loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. In Christ we find full life, flourishing life, resurrected life. A life built in Christ enfolds everything: successes, failures, wins, losses, strengths, weaknesses, our brokenness, everything. We are going to sing What Wondrous Love is This, verses 1 and 2. Hymn #85. And then as we collect the offering Susan is going to play this hymn ~ during which I invite you keep your hymnal open and reflect on this American folk hymn from the 19th century that captures profoundly a soul s bliss in knowing and being found in Christ. May God bless our singing and meditation as we prepare our souls for communion, AMEN Invitation to the Table: all who know and love Jesus, all who are learning to trust and follow him in all that life brings, you are invited to this table. This morning the Prayers of the People are offered at the table with great thanksgiving. Sending Prayer: Today, O Lord, we pray for the children and youth of Hamblen that they may be grounded in your truth and learn to love you with a whole heart, And we pray for the children yet to be born who will sit in these pews in the years to come that they may carry your kingdom to future generations,

5 And we pray for the mothers and fathers here that they may faithfully tell each new generation of your mercies and your salvation, And we pray for our current children and youth ministry leaders, pastors, and staff, and those to come in the future, that their leadership may always be true to your Word and faithful to your calling, And we desire, Lord, that you will continue to use us to reach our community and throughout our world so others may know your love and justice. Sermon reflection questions: 1. Is there a teacher to whom you are grateful for the creative way they taught you about spiritual truths? What was it about their instruction that stands out in your memory? 2. Are you troubled by Paul s use of Skubalon to describe loss? Is there another word you might substitute to translate the full meaning Paul is stressing? 3. What have you learned to count as loss compared to knowing Christ Jesus as Lord is your life? 4. Who taught you about loss and suffering in the Christian life? In what ways has their life impacted yours? In what ways might your suffering and loss impact others? 5. What does it look like for a family to practice Psalm 78? 6. Write a sending prayer for your group/family/church that builds on Psalm 78 or another favorite Psalm.

Don t Look Back Meditation on Philippians 3:4-14 Oct. 8, 2017 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church ***

Don t Look Back Meditation on Philippians 3:4-14 Oct. 8, 2017 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church *** Don t Look Back Meditation on Philippians 3:4-14 Oct. 8, 2017 Merritt Island Presbyterian Church *** 4... If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth

More information

Yes, skubalon means dung. Philippians 3:4-14

Yes, skubalon means dung. Philippians 3:4-14 Yes, skubalon means dung. Philippians 3:4-14 If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin,

More information

Greetings from God the Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus. The Book of Concord, in the Formula of Concord, states In the third

Greetings from God the Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus. The Book of Concord, in the Formula of Concord, states In the third 1 Greetings from God the Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and from the Holy Spirit. Amen The Goal, The Prize Philippians 3:4b 14 The Book of Concord, in the Formula of Concord, states

More information

The Book of Philippians

The Book of Philippians The Book of Philippians Chapter Three Workbook www.free-online-bible-study.com This Bible Study Workbook is designed to facilitate your study of Chapter Three of the Book of Philippians. Upon completion

More information

A Study of Philippians. Lesson 7: Philippians 3:1 11

A Study of Philippians. Lesson 7: Philippians 3:1 11 A Study of Philippians Lesson 7: Philippians 3:1 11 Gerald R. Chester, Ph.D. Date Lesson Teacher January 11 th Living by Every Word of God Matthew 4:4 John, Gordon, Gerald January 18 th Background Acts

More information

A devoted follower of Jesus is a vibrant worshipper of God who:

A devoted follower of Jesus is a vibrant worshipper of God who: A devoted follower of Jesus is a vibrant worshipper of God who: Sir, the woman said, I can see that You are a prophet. JOHN 4:19 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place

More information

A Life Like No Other A Study in Philippians

A Life Like No Other A Study in Philippians A Life Like No Other A Study in Philippians Life Group Study Guide that compliments the sermon series by Rev Dr. Drew Sams Study by Jerrold Launer Week 5: May 14, 2017 For His sake I have suffered the

More information

Philippians 3: Stanly Community Church

Philippians 3: Stanly Community Church What does it really mean to become a Christian? The Bible presents faith in Jesus Christ as the complete exchange of our human efforts to gain eternal life for God s gracious salvation through His Son.

More information

Philippians. CHAPTER 3:1-11 Lesson 10

Philippians. CHAPTER 3:1-11 Lesson 10 Philippians CHAPTER 3:1-11 Lesson 10 Philippians 3 begins with the word finally. This does not indicate that Paul is about to close his letter, but rather reveals that Paul is beginning a new section.

More information

Spiritual Journal for Kids. With Instructions for Parents

Spiritual Journal for Kids. With Instructions for Parents Spiritual Journal for Kids With Instructions for Parents Table of Contents A Note to Parents... 1 Selecting a Bible for Daily Reading... 2 The Importance of a Daily Quiet Time... 3 The Blessing of Obedience...

More information

Welcome to Promise Land Bible Church We re glad you re here!

Welcome to Promise Land Bible Church We re glad you re here! Welcome to Promise Land Bible Church We re glad you re here! Praise and Prayer Request Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my

More information

Scripture Work Sheets

Scripture Work Sheets Scripture Work Sheets Philippians Chapter 1 Scripture Work Sheets Chapter 1 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and

More information

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 1 Philippians 3:7-11 (New International Version 1984) 7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing

More information

Who Are You? Philippians 3:1-11

Who Are You? Philippians 3:1-11 1 Natalie W. Bell September 24, 2017 Who Are You? Philippians 3:1-11 As we continue this sermon series through Paul s letter to the Philippians, I encourage you to sit back and hear chapter 3 read aloud

More information

Circle the verse(s) or phrase from the above scripture that sticks out to you the most and write below why you like it:

Circle the verse(s) or phrase from the above scripture that sticks out to you the most and write below why you like it: 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all God s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons [a] : 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord

More information

Lesson 3 Confidence in the Flesh and Paul s Example Philippians 3

Lesson 3 Confidence in the Flesh and Paul s Example Philippians 3 Lesson 3 Confidence in the Flesh and Paul s Example Philippians 3 Previously From prison in Rome, Paul is writing to the church at Philippi, which he founded along with Silas and Timothy about 15 years

More information

RENOUNCE EvERYTHING FOR CHRIST

RENOUNCE EvERYTHING FOR CHRIST RENOUNCE EvERYTHING FOR CHRIST Lesson Scripture: Philippians 3: 1-16 Focus Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14 Key Verses: Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward

More information

Message: My life changed Do you see yourself in the Bible? Do you ever read about the lives of the people in the Bible and think, Gosh, that sounds

Message: My life changed Do you see yourself in the Bible? Do you ever read about the lives of the people in the Bible and think, Gosh, that sounds Message: My life changed Do you see yourself in the Bible? Do you ever read about the lives of the people in the Bible and think, Gosh, that sounds like me and my life? When I read Philippians 3:1-17,

More information

Drawing Near to God: The Habit of Public Worship 7/23/17- Pastor Randy

Drawing Near to God: The Habit of Public Worship 7/23/17- Pastor Randy Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are

More information

Philippians. Workbook On

Philippians. Workbook On Workbook On Philippians And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us. Now after he had seen the vision, immediately

More information

Valley Bible Church Sermon Transcript

Valley Bible Church Sermon Transcript Paul s Spiritual Accounting Practices Philippians 3:4-11 Part 2 We are presently looking at Philippians 3:4-11. And I have entitled this series of messages Paul s Spiritual Accounting Practices. Paul was

More information

SPIRITUAL GIFTS, THE GIFT OF OLD AGE. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church August 31, 2014, 10:30AM

SPIRITUAL GIFTS, THE GIFT OF OLD AGE. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church August 31, 2014, 10:30AM SPIRITUAL GIFTS, THE GIFT OF OLD AGE. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church August 31, 2014, 10:30AM Scripture Text: Psalm 92:12-15; Proverbs 20:29 Introduction. We have spent the summer

More information

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 Philippians 3:1-14 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those

More information

17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then?

17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Philippians 1 1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father

More information

But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. "Look," he said, "I

But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Look, he said, I But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. "Look," he said, "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right

More information

Study Notes For Philippians

Study Notes For Philippians Study Notes For Philippians (Chapter Three) Philippians 3:1 Rejoice [ to be cheerful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off ; Strong s # 5463] in the Lord (Psalms 32:10-11, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 5:40-42, Romans

More information

1:13 So that my chains in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 1:14 For many of the brothers in the Lord, growing

1:13 So that my chains in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 1:14 For many of the brothers in the Lord, growing Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the elders and deacons: 1:2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father,

More information

Moving On. How Do We Make it Home? Philippians 3:1-21

Moving On. How Do We Make it Home? Philippians 3:1-21 Moving On How Do We Make it Home? Philippians 3:1-21 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out

More information

Gettin Rid of the Rubbish October 8, 2017 Dr. Frank J. Allen, Jr., Pastor Frist Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee, Florida

Gettin Rid of the Rubbish October 8, 2017 Dr. Frank J. Allen, Jr., Pastor Frist Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee, Florida 1 Gettin Rid of the Rubbish October 8, 2017 Dr. Frank J. Allen, Jr., Pastor Frist Presbyterian Church of Kissimmee, Florida Philippians 3:4b-14 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I

More information

Those who know me well will undoubtedly conclude that I fit right in.

Those who know me well will undoubtedly conclude that I fit right in. SERMON TITLE: I Want to Know Christ TEXT: Philippians 3:4b-14 PREACHED AT: Lethbridge Mennonite Church BY: Ryan Dueck DATE: October 2, 2011/16 th Sunday After Pentecost As we ve already heard this morning,

More information

Philippians 1 in ASL

Philippians 1 in ASL Philippians 1 in ASL 1 Philippians Chapter One. This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God's holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including

More information

Philippians 3:7-21 New American Standard Bible February 3, 2019

Philippians 3:7-21 New American Standard Bible February 3, 2019 Philippians 3:7-21 New American Standard Bible February 3, 2019 The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School Lessons Series) for Sunday, February 3, is from Philippians 3:7-21 (Some will only

More information

Lose Your Religion, Choose Your Relationship!

Lose Your Religion, Choose Your Relationship! Message for THE LORD'S DAY EVENING, April 17,2016 Christian Hope Church of Christ, Plymouth, North Carolina by Reggie A. Braziel, Minister MESSAGE 10 in Philippians Sermon Series ( Living A Joy-Filled

More information

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Essentials ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Blackhawk Christian School 2015-2016 1 Essentials 2 Essentials S.G.R. Webster 2015-2016 Blackhawk Christian School [Email] swebster@blackhawkchristian.org

More information

International King James Version New Testament Philippians 1 PHILIPPIANS. Christ, g to the glory and praise of God.

International King James Version New Testament Philippians 1 PHILIPPIANS. Christ, g to the glory and praise of God. 1 International King James Version New Testament Philippians 1 PHILIPPIANS Chapter 1 1 Paul and Timothy, the bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the

More information

DASV: Digital American Standard Version. DASV: Philippians 1

DASV: Digital American Standard Version. DASV: Philippians 1 1 Philippians 1 DASV: Digital American Standard Version DASV: Philippians 1 1 From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the overseers

More information

PHILIPPIANS New King James Version

PHILIPPIANS New King James Version New King James Version Chapter 1 1. What two men are identified as bondservants in the greeting to the Philippians? (1:1) 1-Paul 2-Timothy 2. Who are the bishops of Philippi? (1:1) Elders 3. Who does Paul

More information

ART: The Ten Commandents. Morning P rayer. Proper 22 October 8, COLLECT BCP p. 78

ART: The Ten Commandents. Morning P rayer. Proper 22 October 8, COLLECT BCP p. 78 ART: The Ten Commandents by He Qi Morning P rayer Proper 22 October 8, 2017 COLLECT BCP p. 78 OPENING HYMN: Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing #111 LEVAS Officiant says: Grace to you and peace from God

More information

Scripture Work Sheets

Scripture Work Sheets Scripture Work Sheets Philippians Chapter 1 Scripture Work Sheets Chapter 1 1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus: To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and

More information

CHOICES Philippians 3: Everything that blesses or burdens our lives is tied up in the choices we make.

CHOICES Philippians 3: Everything that blesses or burdens our lives is tied up in the choices we make. CHOICES Philippians 3:8-11 INTRODUCTION: 1. Romans 6:1-14 2. Galatians 6:7-9 3. Everything that blesses or burdens our lives is tied up in the choices we make. 4. Matthew 16:24-26 5. Philippians 3:8-11

More information

Scripture Work Sheets

Scripture Work Sheets Scripture Work Sheets Philippians Chapter 1 Scripture Work Sheets Chapter 1 1 From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the holy ones in Philippi who are united with Christ Jesus, with their

More information

New Testament Letters Biblical Commands

New Testament Letters Biblical Commands 2013 Rev. Paul R. Schmidtbleicher, Th.M. Philippians Commands Page 1 New Testament Letters Biblical Commands Commands from Philippians 1. Philippians 1:27 The gift of eternal salvation demands that the

More information

John 4: Read Luke 7:36-50 Definition : "The ONE whom you NOW have is NOT your HUSBAND" now living with a man who is not even her husband

John 4: Read Luke 7:36-50 Definition : The ONE whom you NOW have is NOT your HUSBAND now living with a man who is not even her husband Love Lifted Me Recovery Ministries John 4:16-29 http://www.loveliftedmerecovery.com 16-18. Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." The woman answered and said, "I have no husband." Jesus

More information

RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS BEEN GIVEN

RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS BEEN GIVEN RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS BEEN GIVEN Philippians 3:2-11 A Small But Vital Part of God s Wonderful Salvation Plan. Mission of Associates for Scriptural Knowledge. It is our goal to bring to the attention of all

More information

DAILY BREAD THE WORD OF GOD IN A YEAR

DAILY BREAD THE WORD OF GOD IN A YEAR DAILY BREAD THE WORD OF GOD IN A YEAR By the late Rev. R. M. M Cheyne, M.A. THE ADVANTAGES The whole Bible will be read through in an orderly manner in the course of a year. Read the Old Testament once,

More information

Amazing Grace. Romans 3:24. September 21 st, 2008

Amazing Grace. Romans 3:24. September 21 st, 2008 Amazing Grace Romans 3:24 September 21 st, 2008 John was born in 1725 to Christian parents. He was instructed in the discipline of Scripture memorization almost as soon as he could talk. His mother sat

More information

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? PART 2 BIBLE STUDY BY JAMIE MCNAB

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? PART 2 BIBLE STUDY BY JAMIE MCNAB WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? PART 2 BIBLE STUDY BY JAMIE MCNAB 18.2.17 We started talking last week about how we all have a vision of ourselves who we are. We have a personal identity who we see ourselves

More information

Features. Shine Br igh for Jesus! 500+ Line-Art Illustrations to Color (including over 75 all-new designs)

Features. Shine Br igh for Jesus! 500+ Line-Art Illustrations to Color (including over 75 all-new designs) CREATED FOR AGES 8 & UP! Features 500+ Line-Art Illustrations to Color (including over 75 all-new designs) 300+ Devotional Readings Written Just for Girls by Author Carolyn Larsen Wide Margins for Creative

More information

LESSON 1 // INVESTMENTS THAT INVITE INCREASE

LESSON 1 // INVESTMENTS THAT INVITE INCREASE LESSON 1 // INVESTMENTS THAT INVITE INCREASE Proverbs 3:1-2 (NIV) My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace

More information

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Essentials ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Blackhawk Christian School 2015-2016 1 Essentials 2 Essentials S.G.R. Webster 2015-2016 Blackhawk Christian School [Email] swebster@blackhawkchristian.org

More information

Philippians 3:

Philippians 3: 2017 10.08 Philippians 3:4-16 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew

More information

The Christian Arsenal

The Christian Arsenal GALATIANS 1:1-24 Today we begin a new study. For the next six months we re going to be in different books of the New Testament. Today we begin in the book of Galatians. I love the Old Testament but it

More information

Thirsting for Righteousness Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37

Thirsting for Righteousness Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37 Thirsting for Righteousness Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-37 Brothers and sisters in Christ, if you are a dog owner then you will get this little joke about a dog asking this existential question. (show meme

More information

Why Memorize Scripture?

Why Memorize Scripture? www.redemptionhill.com INTRO BY JOHN PIPER Why Memorize Scripture? Conformity to Christ Bible memorization has the effect of making our gaze on Jesus steadier and clearer. Daily triumph over sin As sin

More information

A Practical Study of PHILIPPIANS

A Practical Study of PHILIPPIANS Bible Teaching Resources by Don Anderson Ministries PO Box 6611 Tyler, TX 75711-6611 903.939.1201 Phone 903.939.1204 Fax 1.877.326.7729 Toll Free www.bibleteachingresources.org www.oneplace.com/ministries/persevering_and_pressing_on

More information

In this scripture, Paul is asking the people to pray with all kinds of prayers.

In this scripture, Paul is asking the people to pray with all kinds of prayers. Lesson 6 - Prayer Ages: 3 to 11 years In this lesson, we will be learning about ten different kinds of prayer. Prayer is talking to God and it is an act of obedience. We must read the Bible which teaches

More information

NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT DO YOU DO? 2 TIM 3:14-4:5 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCT 23, 2016

NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT DO YOU DO? 2 TIM 3:14-4:5 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCT 23, 2016 NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT DO YOU DO? 2 TIM 3:14-4:5 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCT 23, 2016 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it

More information

Mexican side of the U.S. border that we would go visit. Over time, we became good friends with some of the Christians there.

Mexican side of the U.S. border that we would go visit. Over time, we became good friends with some of the Christians there. Series: Won t You Be My Neighbor? Part III: The Welcoming Table C. Gray Norsworthy Johns Creek Presbyterian Church October 7, 2018 World Communion Sunday In thinking about today s message, I was reminded

More information

Talk the Word. Bible Study Resource. Download Bible study resources:

Talk the Word. Bible Study Resource.   Download Bible study resources: Talk the Word Bible Study Resource THE INTRO Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul (1:1). The recipients of the letter are clearly identified: the saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi, together

More information

though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: PHILIPPIANS 3:4

though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: PHILIPPIANS 3:4 though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: PHILIPPIANS 3:4 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel,

More information

"These Things We Share" Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4(b)-14

These Things We Share Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4(b)-14 "These Things We Share" Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4(b)-14 READING: Exodus 20:1-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4(b)-14 SERMON : "These Things We Share" By Rev. Richard J. Fairchild The following

More information

The Conversion of Saul

The Conversion of Saul The Conversion of Saul By Mark Mayberry 7/15/2012 Introduction The initial account of Saul s conversion is recorded in Acts Chapter 9. Later, in making his defense before the Jews (Acts 22) and before

More information

When all is said and done. A sermon preached at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Prince George, BC on March 3, 2019 by Rev.

When all is said and done. A sermon preached at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Prince George, BC on March 3, 2019 by Rev. 1 When all is said and done. A sermon preached at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Prince George, BC on March 3, 2019 by Rev. Herb Hilder Lessons: ECCLESIASTES 12:13-14 PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11 MARK 10:17-22 As

More information

Religious, But not Saved

Religious, But not Saved Religious, But not Saved Romans 10:1-8 I want to begin today by relating a fictional story that Steven Cole tells about a woman and her husband. Imagine a dear old lady who all her life has faithfully

More information

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 180 th Anniversary of This Congregation Communion February 3, 2019 10:30 a.m. GATHER Let all enter

More information

Pursue: Philippians 3:1-21. January 20, Dr. Steve Horn

Pursue: Philippians 3:1-21. January 20, Dr. Steve Horn Pursue: Pursue Christ More Philippians 3:1-21 January 20, 2019 Dr. Steve Horn Text Introduction: We have begun this year in the book of Philippians. We are focusing our attention on the word pursue. We

More information

Powerful points from Prison. 3. Philippians Rejoice in the Lord

Powerful points from Prison. 3. Philippians Rejoice in the Lord Powerful points from Prison 3. Philippians Powerful Points from Prison MJ2 AD 49-52 Acts 16 AD 57-62 The Roman colony of Philippi. The great Roman road, the Via Egnatia, visible in the centre of the photograph,

More information

Philippians. How to Have Joy

Philippians. How to Have Joy How to Have Joy i In & Out philippians how to have joy ISBN 978-1-62119-306-7 2014 Precept Ministries International. All rights reserved. This material is published by and is the sole property of Precept

More information

H o w t o P r a y. that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3

H o w t o P r a y. that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 H o w t o P r a y that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 Lesson One: Reasons People Don t Pray (2) 3. We don t understand God s.

More information

PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER ONE

PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER ONE 435 PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER ONE 1) [This letter is from] Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, [and is being sent] to all the saints [i.e., God=s holy people] who are at Philippi [Note: This is a town

More information

When being good is not good enough

When being good is not good enough When being good is not good enough Bible Readings Self righteousness is no righteousness Morning Worship, Lord s Day 26 July 2009, 9.30am New Testament: Philippians 3:1 11, 1Timothy 1:12 17 Hymns/Songs

More information

Living a Cross-Shaped Life

Living a Cross-Shaped Life Living a Cross-Shaped Life A cross-shaped life: Living each day in light of what happened at the cross Colossians 1:15-18a (ESV) 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

More information

Philippians ESV Page 1. Philippians 1

Philippians ESV Page 1. Philippians 1 Philippians ESV Page 1 Philippians 1 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 1:2 Grace to you and peace from

More information

Jesus Our Righteousness November 11, 2018

Jesus Our Righteousness November 11, 2018 Jesus Our Righteousness November, 208 Series, Grateful Pastor Matt Whiteford Corinthians :30; Romans 3:2-26 I. Intro A. I Cor :30 - wisdom of God; salvation And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus,

More information

Lesson 4. The Word of God Lesson

Lesson 4. The Word of God Lesson Lesson 4 The Word of God Lesson THE WORD OF GOD Second Peter 3:18 commands, But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. THE

More information

LECTOR MANUAL Revised December 2014

LECTOR MANUAL Revised December 2014 LECTOR MANUAL Revised December 2014 When the Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself is speaking to his people, and Christ, present in his own word, is proclaiming the gospel (General Instruction

More information

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL December 13, How Can I To Rejoice at a Time Like This?

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL December 13, How Can I To Rejoice at a Time Like This? Third Sunday of Advent Rev. Darrell Debowey Immanuel Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4 7: 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness

More information

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Communion August 5, 2018 10:00 a.m. GATHER Let all enter the sanctuary in a spirit of prayer.

More information

A Course in Prayer Tazewell Presbyterian Church

A Course in Prayer Tazewell Presbyterian Church A Course in Prayer Tazewell Presbyterian Church A story Part One Desiring Prayer Part Two Understanding Prayer Part Three Learning Prayer Part Four Deepening Prayer Part Five Doing Prayer The Necessity

More information

Launching Into 2012 Text : Philippians 3: 1-16 ( Esp. Vs )

Launching Into 2012 Text : Philippians 3: 1-16 ( Esp. Vs ) Sermon : Launching into 2012 Page 1 Launching Into 2012 Text : Philippians 3: 1-16 ( Esp. Vs. 12-14 ) INTRODUCTION : A. Happy New Year 1. Unusual that both Christmas and News Day fall on a Sunday. 2. I

More information

Introduction. Worship is not only part of our walk with Christ here and now, but it will be the active service of heaven.

Introduction. Worship is not only part of our walk with Christ here and now, but it will be the active service of heaven. Series: Side by Side Message Title: The Practices of Our Worship Date: Sunday, February 18, 2018 Scripture: Philippians 3:3 Speaker: David H. McKinley Location: Warren Baptist Church, Augusta, GA Introduction

More information

1 Philippians Overview

1 Philippians Overview 1 Philippians Overview 1. Written by whom? Paul the Apostle (the author of twelve other books of the New Testament). All earliest church leaders believed Paul wrote Philippians no one has seriously argued

More information

Save Us from Worthless Things April 15, 2010

Save Us from Worthless Things April 15, 2010 Women & More Save Us from Worthless Things April 15, 2010 Ca-ching, ca-ching, ca-ching the register chimes and our change is counted out, after we ve handed over hard-earned money for what? How long will

More information

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity

Essentials. ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Essentials ESSENTIALS The undeniable landscape of Biblical Christianity Blackhawk Christian School 2015-2016 1 Essentials 2 Essentials S.G.R. Webster 2015-2016 Blackhawk Christian School [Email] swebster@blackhawkchristian.org

More information

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize GOSPEL STORY CURRICULUM (NT) LOWER ELEMENTARY LESSON 69 Keep Your Eyes on the Prize PHILIPPIANS 3:3 21 BIBLE TRUTH ALL OUR RELIGIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE NOTHING COMPARED WITH KNOWING CHRIST l e s s o n

More information

JoyFULL Part Three: The Quiet Joy of Humility Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Founding Pastor Ken Werlein

JoyFULL Part Three: The Quiet Joy of Humility Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Founding Pastor Ken Werlein JoyFULL Part Three: The Quiet Joy of Humility Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Founding Pastor Ken Werlein 1. Pastor Ken shared some of his heroes of humility you might call them. Who in your life has inspired

More information

Racial Reconciliation Begins with the Church by Professor Jerram Barrs, Covenant Theological Seminary

Racial Reconciliation Begins with the Church by Professor Jerram Barrs, Covenant Theological Seminary Racial Reconciliation Begins with the Church by Professor Jerram Barrs, Covenant Theological Seminary The failure of the Christian Church in many parts of the world and throughout time to speak out for

More information

THE CASE WHERE LOSS IS GAIN PHIL.3:4-16

THE CASE WHERE LOSS IS GAIN PHIL.3:4-16 THE CASE WHERE LOSS IS GAIN PHIL.3:4-16 I. INTROCUCTION 1. Many privileges and advantages are not necessarily the advantage or the gain or of the value they appear to be. 2. For privileges and advantages

More information

June 14, :00am & 11:00am 1st - 2nd Grade

June 14, :00am & 11:00am 1st - 2nd Grade June 14, 2014 8:00am & 11:00am 1st - 2nd Grade Leader BIBLE STUDY Use Week of: Jesus parable of the wedding feast is more than a simple story about a king s rude guests. The parable reveals the King (God

More information

Not I, But Christ Galatians 2:11-21, Pentecost 6-C, June 12, 2016

Not I, But Christ Galatians 2:11-21, Pentecost 6-C, June 12, 2016 Not I, But Christ Galatians 2:11-21, Pentecost 6-C, June 12, 2016 Brother and sisters, I am always so grateful for those words that Jesus spoke to his disciples on the night before he died: I still have

More information

Wouldn t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? Scripture Text: Psalm 1

Wouldn t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? Scripture Text: Psalm 1 Delivered Date: Sunday, January 10, 2016 1 Wouldn t You Rather Be A Tree Than Chaff? Scripture Text: Psalm 1 Introduction Welcome to the second Sunday of the new year. What do you want from this year?

More information

This morning s text is about eliminating failures to communicate when it comes to the Word of God.

This morning s text is about eliminating failures to communicate when it comes to the Word of God. A RELIGION OF HEARING AND DOING. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church November 9, 2014, 10:30AM Scripture Text: James 1:19-27 Introduction. There are a lot of parents in this room this

More information

The Heart of a Leader

The Heart of a Leader 1 The Heart of a Leader (Developing the Qualities that Set Leaders Apart from Others) So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. (Psalm

More information

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God Day 1: May 4, 2017: Thirsty for God Psalm 63:1: O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as

More information

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Pursuing Intimacy with God of past sins, but rather too much pride in what we have already done. We can allow the successes and blessings of the past to lull us into believing that we have already arrived and need not strive toward

More information

Jacob and Esau Lesson Aim: To understand the role of God s mercy in the lives of those He chooses to use in His plans.

Jacob and Esau Lesson Aim: To understand the role of God s mercy in the lives of those He chooses to use in His plans. Teacher s Guide: Ages 8-9 God of Wonders Part 2: Genesis through Joshua Unit 7, Lesson 36 Jacob and Esau Lesson Aim: To understand the role of God s mercy in the lives of those He chooses to use in His

More information

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Communion June 3, 2018 10:30 a.m. GATHER Let all enter the sanctuary in a spirit of prayer. Please

More information

"Where Else?" Joshua 24:1-26 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 August 26, st Ordinary

Where Else? Joshua 24:1-26 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 August 26, st Ordinary "Where Else?" Joshua 24:1-26 Psalm 84 Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 August 26, 2018 -- 21st Ordinary 24: Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and summoned the elders, the heads,

More information

"..and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:23 "He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and

..and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and Glorify God Deuteronomy 6:4, 5 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 1 Chronicles 16:24 Declare

More information

Friday Morning Prayer Confession of St. Peter

Friday Morning Prayer Confession of St. Peter Friday Morning Prayer Confession of St. Peter Opening Sentence Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world. Psalm 19:4 Versicle and Response Lord, open our lips.

More information