Podcast by Doug McCary
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This week, as we finish chapter four, we see Paul thanking and encouraging the Philippians again for their gift and sacrificial giving. But, he also gives some insight into learning the secret to contentment/peace. Do we really believe God is all powerful and His plan is the best plan? God’s providence means He doesn’t just know what’s coming—He goes before us and sovereignly works circumstances…
This week, God instructs the Philippians (and us) to FOCUS on Christ-like virtues and allow that focus to become such a discipline in our lives, that it is a daily habit/mindset. We are a product of our thinking. God says in Proverbs 23:7 as a man thinketh in his heart, so he is.” The ESV says, he is like one who is inwardly calculating. What that means is that a person's true nature is defined by…
This week, we press into chapter 4 and the path to the peace and contentment that comes from Jesus. Where do most people look for peace and contentment? Especially when my wife has a chronic or terminal illness, bills aren’t getting paid, friends betray me or let me down, children disown me, grandkids are struggling with life, but you aren’t allowed to speak to it. Our world is filled with…
This week, Paul drives down deeper into what it means to pursue the one thing, encouraging the Philippians to do that, while revealing some pitfalls to watch out for. The key idea is that we continue to “PRESS ON” toward the goal of being like Christ until we reach full maturity, which doesn’t happen until we are with Him in glory! He also warns us that not everyone who says they are pursuing the…
This week, Paul gives us insight to a Christian’s Secret to Life, the ONE THING! Many people try to figure out what the one thing is and live out this philosophy. They make their spouse, their kids, or their family their “one thing.” They spend most of their time, energy, and resources focusing on providing, supporting, encouraging those people. Other make their one thing their job, their company,…
This week, Paul gives us two great models of what we’ve been studying over the past few weeks - Timothy and Epaphroditus. They lived lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ (Phil 1:27); they lived in unity with Paul and the church (Phil 2:1-2); they humbly considered others more highly than themselves (Phil. 2:3-4); they had the mindset of Christ, being willing to suffer in order to bring life to…
This week, we dive into chapter 2, verses 12-18 and learn what it means to reflect Christ light in a dark world. After reminding the Philippians of Jesus example, Paul instructs them that they are not just to try and imitate Jesus, but incarnate Jesus into their world. He reminds them that grumbling and fighting hinders their witness and they need to “hold fast” to the Gospel to be the lights they…
This week, in verses 5-11, Paul reminds the Philippians of the ultimate and only perfect example of humility, loving others, and someone who counts others “more significant” by pointing them to JESUS! If Jesus, the King of the universe, can willingly lay aside his rights, privileges, and freedom for us, who are we to make selfish demands on others! Remember, Biblical unity is not externally…
This week, we continue looking at this section that really runs from Ch. 1:27- Ch. 2:11 and deals with unity, harmony, and living out a life that reflects Christ’s values. Specifically, we see the “why” of living out a life worthy of our calling and “marks” of a life worthy of our calling. Paul is really driving down deep with the Philippians into the idea of unity within the church. There have…
This week, we finish up chapter one with another challenging teaching on our stewardship of the Gospel. Paul reminds the Philippians to “live a life worthy of their calling.” This phrase or a variation of this phrase is found in Col. 1:10, Eph. 4:1, 1 Thess 2:12, and 2 Thess. 1:11. It conveys the idea that you were redeemed and your life should correspond to your Heavenly Citizenship. We now have…
