Rejoice In The Lord: A Study In Philippians (Page 3)

Cultivating Spiritual Discernment

Philippians 1:9-11 — Spiritual discernment is the ability to think and make decisions in light of the teachings of the Bible. This is vital for living in a manner that pleases the Lord and it enables us to enjoy the good life He has for us. So how do we develop this discernment? The answer is…

Compassionate Caring Ministry

Philippians 1:7-8 — Why was the Apostle Paul’s ministry successful? Because of his education? Because of his gifting? Because the times suited him? These no doubt played a part, but more than anything else his success can be attributed to his love for those he ministered to. The necessity of love in Christian ministry is…

Confident Of Completion

Philippians 1:6 — We are often frustrated and disappointed by the half-finished projects in our lives. We had all the right intentions but weren’t able to see it through. This is the complete opposite of God’s work of salvation. What He begins, He finishes! In this lesson, Pastor Brendan reminds us that God must begin the work of…

Gospel Partnerships

Philippians 1:5 — How does the New Testament define “fellowship?” Is it similar to the way we use the term today? This is crucial to understanding Paul’s thanksgiving in the opening of his letter to the church at Philippi. In this sermon Pastor Brendan takes us through what the New Testament teaches about fellowship and then…

Praying Like An Apostle

Philippians 1:3-4 — Have you ever paused to consider the wonder of prayer? The fact that we can actually communicate with the Creator of the universe is truly amazing. This is a reality that the Apostle Paul certainly grasped for it is reflected in the quality of his prayer life. As we begin to study Paul’s prayer in…