Philippians: The Hope of Joy
Philippians 4:10-23
July 28, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 4:10–23
It has been said that Philippians is the epistle of joy. In part, this is because the words “joy” or “rejoice” appear 16 times in this short letter. The unassailable joy of the Gospel is a theme that runs throughout the NT and it is inextricably connected to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Jim as he wraps up the closing thoughts of the apostle Paul from the ancient letter called Philippians.
Philippians 4:1-9
July 21, 2019 • Curate Kim Thomas • Philippians 4:1–9
The times in Philippi were contentious, and Paul not only knows it but has experienced it. As he encourages his beloved church there, he reminds them how to be “in Christ”, and what that looks like in our daily life as individuals and as members of the body of Christ. He also reminds them of the life-giving promise associated with being “in Christ”. Join TVC’s Curate Kim Thomas as we look at these things from Philippians 4:1-9.
Philippians 3:12-21
July 14, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 3:12–21
How can we tell if we are on the wrong road or the right road in our life with God? How do we make progress in our Christian pilgrimage? What impact does the Gospel of grace have on our past, our present and our future? Join Pastor Jim as he explores the answers to these questions and more from the apostle Paul’s ancient letter to the church in Philippi.
Philippians 2:12-30
June 30, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 2:12–30
Do you ever wonder what terms like salvation, justification, sanctification and glorification really mean? If the Bible tells us to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” how does that square with its claim that “it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure”? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks one of the most succinct passages on these subjects found in Philippians 2:12-30.
Philippians 2:1-11
June 23, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 2:1–11
Jesus prayed that love and unity would be foremost among the characteristics that mark those who call themselves His disciples. The apostle Paul echoed that in Philippians 2 and spelled out some of the ways we can nurture such deep love and unity. Join Pastor Jim as he explores the rich tapestry of the unity and love we share in Christ.
Philippians 1:27-30
June 16, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 1:27–30
In this passage the apostle Paul exhorts his readers to conduct themselves in a manner “worthy of the gospel of Christ.” What would that have meant in their time and how does that relate to us all these years later? Is it possible to nurture a steadfast faith in a culture that isn’t always friendly to our faith? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks the timeless truths of scripture and what it means to live out the Gospel of grace, remaining steadfast in the faith, all for the glory of Christ.
Philippians 1:12-26
June 9, 2019 • Pastor Tommy Bailey • Philippians 1:12–26
As we continue our study of chapter 1 of Paul’s letter to the Philippians we are given an example in both word and deed of a sturdy confidence in the providence and sovereignty of God. Whether in life or in death Paul has a proper abandonment to whatever the Lord has for him. Paul displays a clarity for life’s great aim: Christ and his glory. He loves the church at Philippi and desires to see them continue growing and maturing in the faith. His desire is for their progress and joy in Christ.
Philippians 1:1-11
June 2, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 1:1–11
Some form of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” appear a total of 16 times in Paul’s ancient letter to the Philippians. The phrase “in Christ” appears 10 times and there are over 40 references to “Jesus Christ”. So, we can begin to see there is some connection between real joy and abiding in Christ. Just what does Paul mean by this and how might it apply to our life with God today? Join Pastor Jim as he begins this study of Philippians: The Hope of Joy!