In this text Paul wants us to understand that Jesus is the real treasure, and that He that is worth sacrificing everything else for. Christianity is not a quick fix to our self-made problems or a magic salve for our guilty conscience. Rather, it is a chosen path, following in the footsteps of The LORD. (Philippians 3:1-11)
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This message considers how followers of Jesus are called to work out their salvation, because it is God who is at work in them to accomplish His will. This formula places the initiative and the power for our salvation and Christian maturity in God’s work, while still requiring our participation in the process. (Philippians 2:12-18)
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This text is really at the heart of the epistle to the Philippians… Paul shows us the beauty of sacrifice and how we can be motivated and passionate to pursue a life of serving others. This message examines 3 key attitudes that help us to walk the downward path of greatness modeled by Jesus. (Philippians 2:1-11)
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In this text The Apostle Paul highlights both the difficulty of his own circumstances and his joy in the midst of them. The attitudes Paul models in the midst of extreme hardships can help us to have confidence to face our own storms of life. (Philippians 1:12-30)
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Are we Jesus-filled, or merely Jesus-flavored? Partnership and Prayer… these are two key elements necessary for growing, healthy followers of Jesus. Spending time in community with God, and with His people, may these be our goal and our purposeful participation, as we pursue a better life together. (Philippians 1:1-11)
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Peter uses this final section of his letter to remind us that this Earth and this life will not last forever – The Day of the Lord will come. Are we ready for The Day? In this text Peter provides some insight for how we can be prepared now for what is to come then. (2 Peter 3:10-18)
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Peter challenges us to develop a pattern of wholesome thinking — to learn to think rightly about this world and the life to come. Many people travel through life with misconceptions about the world we live in. In this passage Peter wants to insure that followers of Jesus Christ think clearly and correctly about this life God has given to us. (2 Peter 3:1-10)
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In chapter two Peter carries a high regard for the Truth of Scripture into a discussion about false teachers… those who come into God’s family, the church, peddling ideas, philosophies and activities that oppose Biblical truth, all the while ignoring the Consequences of choosing that path. (2 Peter 2:1-22)
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The Word of God is a treasure trove. It’s not a fairy tale or make-believe made my men. Rather, it is the message of the living God to us. The more that we read it, travel through it, embrace it, and apply it… the more we will discover a growing trust and an immeasurable reward as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:20-2:10)
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After spending the first 11 verses of this letter explaining the beauty and power of the Gospel to save us, sustain us and sanctify us – now Peter takes time to remind us of some basic promises to strengthen our faith. (2 Peter 1:12-19)
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