Philippians - Cities Church

God Will Provide

June 16, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:19–23

In this last sermon of our series through the Book of Philippians, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 4:19-23 in which we receive the promise that God will provide for all of our needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. He will provide everything we need to be happy in him forever.

Not About the Money

June 9, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:14–18

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 4:14-18 in which Paul addresses his financial partnership with the Church at Philippi giving three reasons why Christian giving is not about the money. This church’s giving expressed their true partnership; it resulted in spiritual receiving; it was a sacrifice that pleased God – and these three things apply to us today.

Learning Christian Contentment

June 2, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:11–13

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 4:11-13 in which Paul reveals to us the secret of Christian contentment. It’s not funds, freedom, or food. It’s Christ-sufficiency! Christian contentment is a presence of heart that delights in Jesus’s plans for us and humbly seeks him to direct us in them.

See the World Well

May 26, 2024 • Mike Schumann • Philippians 4:8–9

In this sermon on Philippians 4:8-9, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Paul’s exhortation to think about the things that are worthy of praise. In a world that gets it backwards, we should think about these things because setting our minds upon these things will build our character and, like Paul, our identity will be as Jesus worshippers, joyful servants, generous disciplers, and welcoming witnesses.

Character Matters

May 19, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:4–7

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 4:4-7 in which Paul exhorts us with three character qualities – joy, gentleness, and peace. We want to be a people growing in spiritual joy, obvious gentleness, and an inner peace. And it’s because of Christ Jesus that we are able to do so. It’s because of God’s love that he is still working on us.

Agree in the Lord

May 12, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 4:2–3

In this sermon on Philippians 4:2-3, Pastor Jonathan Parnell highlights three observations in these verses that are relevant for our life together as a local church. With the disagreement between Euodia and Syntyche, Paul teaches us that local church unity really matters, it is owned by everyone, and local church members’ names are written in the book of life.

Our Homeland Now Is Heaven

May 5, 2024 • David Mathis • Philippians 3:20—4:1

In this sermon on Philippians 3:20-4:1, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Paul’s contrast between enemies of the cross (v.19) and those who are friends of the cross and citizens of heaven. As Christians, our true place of belonging is in heaven and it is real, right now. We marvel at the power of our king, anticipate the spectacular upgrade of our bodies, and wait eagerly to see Jesus face to face.

Imitate Those Who Walk Well

April 28, 2024 • Mike Schumann

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Schumann expounds upon Philippians 3:15-19 in which Paul entreats the Philippians to think in a way that says: ‘I’m a member of God’s true people, because of Christ, who is my treasure. And I’m not there yet, but I am pressing on.’ A mature Christian thinks this way. Paul entreats us to imitate those who have walked the Christian life well.

For the Journey

April 21, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 3:12–14

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 3:12-14. There are three things here that the Christian should remember as we progress and mature in our journey of the Christian life. Let’s press on to lay hold of Jesus Christ.

I Want to Know Christ

April 14, 2024 • David Mathis

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Philippians 3:9-11 in which Paul teaches justification by faith alone. We are fully accepted by God in Jesus, and we will one day fully know Jesus and be satisfied in him forever. We know Jesus even now, and we want to know him more. Knowing Jesus will change us. We become more like him. In triumph and sufferings – we want to echo Christ’s heart and mind.

Because of Christ

April 7, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 3:3–9

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 3:3-9 in which Paul counts everything as loss because of Christ. Jesus Christ is the only true savior. We cannot be righteous by our own merit. The only way God accepts you is by looking at you and seeing something not of you. Jesus is the only one who gets you God, if it’s God that you want.

Easter Safety

March 31, 2024 • David Mathis • Philippians 3:1–3

In this sermon, on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Philippians 3:1-3. Easter is the highpoint of our rejoicing in the risen Christ. These verses have three threats, and so here are three safeties for us as we put our confidence in the risen Christ.

The Honesty of Paul

March 24, 2024 • Jonathan Parnell • Philippians 2:25–30

In this sermon, on Palm Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon Philippians 2:25-30 in which Paul gets really personal. Paul shows his honesty is three ways in this passage by how he makes practical ministry decisions, how he shows honor to Epaphroditus, and how he talks about the sorrows of death.

No One Like Timothy

March 17, 2024 • Mike Polley • Philippians 2:19–24

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Polley expounds upon Philippians 2:19-24 in which Paul gives instructions regarding Timothy. Paul was like a father to Timothy, living out a Godly life to be imitated by Timothy. And Timothy was faithful to receive this well. Paul commends Timothy to the Philippians and encourage them to follow his Christ-like example.

God Himself in Me to Work

March 10, 2024 • David Mathis • Philippians 2:12–18

In this sermon, Pastor David Mathis expounds upon Philippians 2:12-18 in which Paul turns from Jesus's obedience and reward to ours. We have God in us not only to will, but to work! And all this stands on the rock of God’s own joy, his delight, his good pleasure. He is not reluctant in helping us fight sin and pursue Christlikeness.