Bible Study

Philippians 2:5-11 THE GLORY OF THAT NAME Intro: Names! We all have them. They are important to our knowing one another and to others knowing us. Most of our names are unimportant, that is, we could have any other name on earth and still be the same person we already are. Our text tells us … Continue reading “The Glory Of That Name – Philippians 2:5-11 – Bible study”

Phil. 2:9-11 THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME Intro: Each of us possesses a name. It is a name given to us by our parents. Perhaps we were named after some relative, or we were just given a name that our parents liked. Whatever the reason and however you came by your name, there is probably … Continue reading “The Name Above Every Name – Phillipians 2:9-11 – Bible study”

Phil. 2:12-16 A CALL TO NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY Intro: Ill. Paul has spend some time encouraging the Philippian church to be humble and submissive to the Father and to the Lord Jesus. Paul even appeals to the supreme example of humility, Jesus Himself. In these verses, there is a call given to this young church … Continue reading “A Call To New Testament Christianity – Philippians 2:12-16 – Bible study”

Philippians 2:12-16 THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Intro: Everyone has to meet certain expectations as they go through life. Parents have expectations of their children. Spouses have expectations of one another. Employers and employees come to the job situation with certain expectations. You have expectations of your Pastor and I have certain expectations of … Continue reading “The Expectations Of The Christian Life – Philippians 2:12-16 – Bible study”

Philippians 2:25-30 AN ANATOMY OF A LOVELY CHRISTIAN Intro: As one reads the epistles of Paul the Apostle , it is easy to see that he crossed paths with many different individuals. Some of these individuals, it would seem, were a great hindrance to his work for the Lord, 2 Tim. 2:14; Phil. 1:16; 1 … Continue reading “An Anatomy Of A Lovely Christian – Philippians 2:25-30 – Bible study”

Phil. 3:1-3 THE POSSESSIONS OF A COVENANT PEOPLE Intro: Ill. The importance and significance that God attaches to a covenant. (Ill. Gen. 9:12-16; Ill. Gen. 13:15) A covenant is not a contract. A contract is an agreement that can be broken by either party. A covenant, on the other hand, is an agreement that is … Continue reading “The Possessions Of A Covenant People – Philippians 3:1-3 – Bible study”

Philippians 3:7-11 HOW TO DEVELOP A NORMAL CHRISTIAN LIFE Intro: Here is a woman, she is a good person, morally speaking. She is a good mother to her children and a good wife to her husband. She keeps a neat house and has a good, gentle spirit. For her, Christianity is about being a church … Continue reading “How To Develop A Normal Christian Life – Philippians 3:7-11 – Bible study”

Phil. 3:12-16 RUNNING FOR THE PRIZE Intro: There are two basic statements that every growing Christian in this room will have to agree with this evening. Let me share them with you. 1. We have failed in the past. That is, we have fallen short of God’s goal for our lives. 2. We are dissatisfied … Continue reading “Running For The Prize – Philippians 3:12-16 – Bible study”

Phil. 3:13-14 THREE LOOKS THAT EVERY CHURCH NEEDS TO TAKE Intro: In these verses here in Philippians chapter 3, we find the Apostle Paul taking a spiritual inventory of his life. He tells of his pedigree in verses 4-6. In these verses, Paul relates that if any man could claim works as his banner, then … Continue reading “Three Looks Every Church Needs To Take – Philippians 3:13-14 – Bible study”

Philippians 4:4-8 HOW TO FORTIFY YOUR MIND Intro: As each of us knows, man is a tripartite being. That is, every man is made up of body, soul and spirit. The body allows us to interact with the physical world. The soul allows us to respond to the intellectual and emotional world. The spirit allows … Continue reading “How To Fortify Your Mind – Philippians 4:4-8 – Bible study”