Guarding the Gospel

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Guarding the Gospel

Unbreakable - Part 5

November 14, 2021 • Ben Kimmell • Philippians 3:1—4:1

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Paul challenged the Philippians to guard the gospel by delighting in Christ rather than in the works of the Law or inherited privilege. In this message, Pastor Ben summons all Calvary Christians to experience and pursue unshakeable joy in the Lord by contemplating four urgent themes of gospel delight as Paul lays them out in chapter 3.

Gospel Partnership & God's Provision

November 28, 2021 • Ben Kimmell • Philippians 4:10–23

Paul closes this letter by acknowledging receipt of the gift the Philippian church sent for his support. He celebrates the gospel fellowship and partnership that it represents while also making it clear that his contentment and his strength are grounded in, and come from, Christ. In this message, Pastor Ben urges Calvary Christians to ground their contentment in the unchanging Christ instead of ever-changing circumstances. Along the way, we are encouraged to pursue a life of abundant gospel generosity.

With Thanksgiving

November 21, 2021 • Ben Kimmell • Philippians 4:1–9

In this text, Paul again embodies joy personally and exhorts others to rejoice corporately. Along the way, he addresses perhaps the central issue that undermined Christian joy in his day and undermines Christ-exalting joy in our http://day..that is worry and anxiety. And Paul gives us some of the best advice that we will ever get on dealing with anxiety so that we can live our faith out loud with confidence, consistency, and unshakeable joy. In this message, Pastor Ben reminds us of the urgency and centrality of joy and celebration in the Christian life. And we will consider practical steps on how we can both achieve and maintain that joy in a world drowning in anxiety and worry.

Two Worthy Examples

November 7, 2021 • Ben Kimmell • Philippians 2:19–30

After the famous Christ hymn of Phil. 2.5-11 where Jesus is identified as the supreme example of humility, Paul now points to two further examples of humility and selfless dedication to the cause of Christ and His church. In this message, Pastor Ben challenges Calvary Christians to embody that same selfless and sacrificial service to Christ and His church by contemplating two examples of Christlike humility in the text. And along the way, we will see the importance of building and nurturing relationships with other brothers and sisters in Christ, other churches both in our own community and around the world.