November 17, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 2:5–8
As Christians, we are called to follow the example of our Savior in living lives of humility. In this sermon from Philippians 2, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s encouragement to follow the humble attitude and actions of Christ, where we no longer live only for ourselves but truly live for the good and blessing of one another, no matter the personal cost. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Unity Through Humility
November 10, 2024 • Austin Farley • Philippians 2:1–4
As Christians, we are called to strive for unity in the church, which often requires great humility and self-sacrifice. In this sermon from Philippians 2, Austin Farley looks at the motivation, mindset, and heart of unity, challenging us to examine our lives to see where we may need to deny ourselves that we might better serve the Lord and his church. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
A Worthy Life
November 3, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:27–30
How can we live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? In this sermon from Philippians 1, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s desire to prepare the church for suffering and to heal the division that has begun among them. He calls them and all believers to lead a worthy life by standing firm, striving together, and remaining steadfast. If God has graciously given us everything in Christ, shouldn’t we live to glorify his name? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Meaning of Life
October 27, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:21–26
What is the meaning or purpose of life? In this passage from Philippians 1, Paul declares that “to live is Christ and to die is gain,” in response to a real situation where he could lose his life for being a follower of Jesus. The Philippian church needed to hear this truth as they were facing persecution, and we need this reminder as we battle the lies of a culture that tells us to live only for ourselves. Will we buy into these lies, or follow the example of Paul in living for the glory of the Lord and the service and love of others? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Hope for the Hopeless
October 20, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:18–21
How can we have hope in what feels like hopeless circumstances? In this sermon from Philippians 1, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s example in a time of great difficulty, where he demonstrated joyful hope in the plans and power of God. His eyes were fixed on Christ alone, allowing him to rejoice no matter what circumstances he faced. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Having a Proper Perspective in Difficulty
October 6, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:12–18
In this passage from Philippians 1, Paul models the right perspective amid difficulty and challenges. He first shows us the proper perspective for difficult circumstances, focusing not on his difficulty but on what God is doing. He then helps us to have the right perspective on difficult people, modeling not a desire to fight back or justify himself but to glorify Christ. In all of life’s difficulties, we can trust that God has a purpose and seek to glorify him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
A Lesson in Prayer
September 29, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:7–11
In this sermon from Philippians 1, Pastor Phil takes us through a lesson in prayer, looking at the motivation and the model for Paul’s prayer for the church. Paul prays for them because of his deep and abiding love, and he prays for the things that ultimately matter the most: that they would grow in Christ’s love, wisdom, and righteousness, and that through their lives Christ would be glorified. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Joy in Every Circumstance
September 22, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:3–6
Joy is not an emotion but an attitude and a fruit of the Spirit granted by God when we submit all things to him. In this sermon from Philippians 1, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s encouragement to find joy in every circumstance through prayer, partnership in the gospel, and perseverance in Christ. We can have great joy and peace knowing that God will help and strengthen us through any trial we face! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
A Humble Greeting
September 15, 2024 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Philippians 1:1–2
In this first sermon from our Philippians series, Pastor Phil looks at Paul’s humble greeting to the church. We see humility in the descriptions of the author and the readers, and the greeting that hopes for grace and peace for the church he loves. Like the church in Philippi, may we experience more grace, peace, and humility through the Lord Jesus Christ. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
