Gospel Community Sermons

”Press On!” (Philippians 3:12-4:1)

The Christian presses on to claim what has already been freely given
Paul's Exemplary Mindset (3:12-16)
Paul's Exemplary Walk (3:17-19)
The Christian's Worthwhile Future (3:20-4:1)

”Exemplary Service” (Philippians 2:19-30)

We serve Christ by considering how Christ can be treasured in others

”Working Out God‘s Work” (Php. 2:12-18)

Finding a joyful life in a wicked world requires faith in a God who works in our working

”Humility and Exaltation” (Php. 2:1-11)

We can consider others first because Christ considered us

”Being Like Jesus” (2 Cor. 3:12-4:7 w/ M. Gipe)

Big Idea: God's gospel makes you (and I) magnificent ministers of mercy

”Heavenly Citizens” (Philippians 1:18b-30)

Salvation sweetens our life and death
1. Paul is sure of coming salvation in life or death (1:18b-26)
2. Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm without fear (1:27-30)

”Growing Pains” (Philippians 1:12-18)

God uses bad circumstances to spread his good news
1. The Gospel’s advance in Paul’s imprisonment (1:12-14)
2. The Gospel’s advance in a divided church (1:15-18)

”Gospel Partnership” (Phil. 1:1-11)

Gospel partnerships invite us to see the grace of God anew
1. Paul’s Greeting to the Philippians (1:1-2)
2. Paul's Thankful Prayer's for the Philippians (1:3-8)
3. Paul's Prayerful Petition for the Philippians (1:9-11)

”God‘s Patient Justice” (2 Pet. 3:1-13)

God waits to judge to give time for repentance
1. Scoffers will Question God's Judgment (2 Pet. 3:1-7)
2. God is Patient AND Just (2 Pet. 3:8-10)
3. God's People Wait Eagerly for Righteousness (2 Pet. 3:11-13)