PERCEPTUAL BLINDNESS
PERCEPTUAL SET
The danger for the Christian pilgrim is that we lose sight of the reality of heaven because of the mirage of this world.
We need the gospel to reorient our perception (1:21-26)
- Gospel living is counter-intuitive
- Gospel living is counter-cultural
We need the gospel to refocus our priorities (1:27-30)
- Gospel living is selfless
- Gospel living is courageous
"To live is Christ"
"Glory in Christ Jesus"
"Walk worthy of the gospel of Christ"
"Believe and suffer for the sake of Christ"
Living In Light Of Eternity
Philippians 1:21-30
February 10, 2019 • 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)