BIG IDEA: The opposition and suffering Christians face is not for nothing— it’s ultimately for the sake of Christ. *3 encouragements in the face of opposition for Christ: 1) To…
BIG IDEA: Live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel. *3 marks of citizens living worthy of the gospel: 1) They stand firm in the one Spirit for the…
BIG IDEA: The Christian’s deepest desire should be to honor Christ through his/ her body. * 3 gifts of grace God works in you to honor Christ: A certainty of…
Big Idea: We can experience God's love.
BIG IDEA: All events can be redeemed for the Lord’s sake. *Pauls’ four words on a redeemed event: 1) Paul advocates the divine perspective. (v.12) 2) Paul articulates the direct…
BIG IDEA: Christian love is to be expressed fuller, and finer, until its finished fruit is revealed to the furthering of God’s glory. *Four expressions of love in Paul’s prayer:…
BIG IDEA: Christian partnership is a reason for joy. *Paul’s 4 reasons for joy in partnership: It’s a Christian partnership (v.5a) It’s a continuing partnership (v.5b) It’s a confirmed partnership…
BIG IDEA: Jesus is behind every true church. *Four mentions of Jesus in connection with the Philippian church: The servants of Christ Jesus. (v.1a) The saints in Christ Jesus. (v.1b)…
Our search for significance as found in Psalm 8.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is worthy of our worship and work. * Three ‘great’ words that reflect Christ’s worth: 1) The great assertion. (v.18) 2) The great commission. (v.19, 20a) 3)…