The gospel begins and ends with God. We are saved by grace, through faith, in Christ, forever.
The gospel should inform and control every aspect of our lives.
- Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
- We are slaves of Christ Jesus
- We are children of the Heavenly Father
Gospel-formed Appreciation (1:1-6)
- For human partnership in the gospel (5)
- For Divine faithfulness in the gospel (6)
Gospel-formed Affection (1:7-8)
Gospel-formed Application (1:9-11)
- Abounding love from...
- ...increased knowledge and discernment, leading to...
- ...practical wisdom and holy living...
- ...filled with the fruit of Christ's righteousness, for the glory of God
We have twenty-five cents - and all the promises of God. - Hudson Taylor
I have thumbed through my Bible many a year; I have never yet thumbed a broken promise. The promises have all been kept to me; not one good thing has failed. - Charles Spurgeon
God Finishes What He Starts
Philippians 1:1-11
December 30, 2018 • Pastor Mark Mincy
That I May Know Him And The Power Of His Resurrection
April 21, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy
The Mind of the Incarnate Christ - Lay aside your rights - Live as a servant - Love through sacrifice - Look to your Savior The Power of the Resurrected Christ - Joy - Contentment - Partnership - Worship The Grace of the Exalted Christ - Every need is met in Christ - Glorious riches are found in Christ - Abundant grace flows from Christ
The Peace Of God
April 7, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy
We have peace with God (Romans 5:1) - Stand firm in the Lord (Philippians 4:1) We have peace with others (Philippians 4:2-3) - Agree in the Lord - Help others to agree in the Lord - True companion - Fellow workers - Names written in the book of life - "Spiritual capital" We have the peace of God (Philippians 4:4-9) - Rejoice in the Lord - Be reasonable towards others - Pray about everything (instead of worrying) - Think on the right things - The peace of God surpasses all understanding - The peace of God guards your hearts and your minds - Live the right way - The God of peace will be with you
Gospel Transformation
March 31, 2019 • Pastor Mark Mincy
Those who have been transformed by the gospel are committed to: PARTNERING in the gospel (1:5) AUTHENTICATING in the gospel (1:7) ADVANCING in the gospel (1:12) DEFENDING the gospel (1:16) PROCLAIMING the gospel (1:18) SUFFERING for the gospel (1:29) HUMBLING themselves because of the gospel (2:5) SHINING the light of the gospel (2:15) SACRIFICING for the gospel (2:19-30) REJECTING anything that threatens the gospel (3:1-11) WORKING and WAITING because of the gospel (3:12-21) IDENTIFYING on the basis of the gospel (3:20-21) UNIFYING in the gospel (4:2-3) REJOICING in the gospel (4:4) FORBEARING because of the gospel (4:5) PRAYING based upon gospel truth (4:6-7) MEDITATING on the gospel (4:8) SEEING, HEARING, RECEIVING, LEARNING, PRACTICING, AND THINKING the gospel (4:9)