Category Archives: Philippians

Excerpts and thoughts from sermons on Philippians

What’s in a name???

As pastors we frequently use the Aaronic blessing at the end of a service as the benediction, the speaking of God’s good word, on His behalf, upon the congregation: The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His … Continue reading

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Roses and Olives…

Philippians 4:10, 14-18: But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my … Continue reading

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the Best of all possible gods…

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice! Philippians 4:4 We rejoice in the Lord…because we can. We rejoice in the Lord…because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts. We rejoice…because we have that … Continue reading

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Following on from yesterday…

Is Paul concerned? You bet: 2 Corinthians 11:28-29 …besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not … Continue reading

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To the degree that we have already attained…

Philippians 3:15-16 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by … Continue reading

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Forgetting those things which are behind – Matthew Henry

Philippians 3:13:  Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of … Continue reading

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Laid hold of by Christ…

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Let’s make sure we’ve got this clear. … Continue reading

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