Gospel Community Sermons

”Two Servants” (Is. 41:1-42:9)

Jesus is the only Savior worthy of our trust
God's Fearful Servant (Is. 41:1-20)
God's Faithful Servant (42:1-9)

”Bad News, Good News” (Isaiah 1:1-31)

God brings judgment to establish salvation
Israel's Indictment (1:1-20)
God's Coming Redemption (1:21-31)

”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)