Don’t Give Up (Philippians 3:12-17)

Key Idea: Following Jesus means never giving up  How to Run the Race of Life Well:   Small Group Questions Who in your life has been a spiritual role model in your life? What stands out to you about their faith? What stood out from the message and why? When was a time in your life […]

Jesus Christ, The Only Savior (Philippians 3:1-11)

I. Jesus Christ is the Only One Who Can Save B. The (Former) Pharisee Who Testifies (3:4-7) C. The Christ Who Saves (3:7-8) D. The Righteousness From God (3:9) (over) E. The Betterness of Knowing Jesus Christ (3:10-11) Discussion Questions 1. Would you rather have eyebrows a foot long that you could never cut, or […]

The Beauty of an Ordinary Life (Philippians 2:19-24)

Philippians 2:19-24 Key Idea: An ordinary life is made special when it’s lived for Christ 1. Christ mattered more anything to Timothy 2. And because Christ mattered, people mattered 3. And because people mattered, the gospel mattered 

Our Work, God’s Grace (Philippians 2:12-13)

Philippians 2:12-13 Key Idea: We should see hard work as an act of faith to live in the reality of God’s grace.  Three ways to work hard as an act of faith in God’s grace:  1. Work in light of Christ’s greatnessa. Challenge: Live Coram Deob. Comfort: Our exalted Savior promises to exalt us 2. […]