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- Philippians - Studies from Paul's letter to the Philippian church
- Thanking God for You – Philippians 1:3-6 - March 24, 2018 - In the 47 years I have been a believer, God has brought a vast array of fellow believers into my life. I am so thankful…
- God’s Not Finished With Me Yet – Philippians 1:6 - April 3, 2014 - Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.…
- Love Abounding In Knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11 - February 17, 2020 - Is your love abounding in knowledge that would give you insight into discerning God's will for your day to day life? That is Paul's prayer…
- Responding to Challenging Circumstances – Philippians 1:12 - May 20, 2019 - How do you respond to the challenging circumstance that you might sometimes find yourself in? Paul's example is that God can use us even then.…
- What To Do While Stuck On the Ground – Philippians 1:20-24 - February 25, 2014 - I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will…
- Walking Worthy – Philippians 1:27 - May 4, 2017 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. - Philippians 1:27 Regardless the circumstances you find yourself in, live up…
- The Privilege of Suffering for Christ – Philippians 1:29 - July 22, 2019 - Who likes to suffer? No one! But we have been given the privilege of suffering for Christ. Rather than complain about it, we should rejoice…
- The Exultation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11 - July 30, 2012 - One of my favorite passages of scripture is in Paul's letter to the Philippians, which appears to be a quote of an early Christian hymn…
- Work Out Your Salvation – Philippians 2:12-13 - June 17, 2019 - How do you work out your salvation? With fear and trembling. Recognizing that God is at work in you to accomplish his own purpose. Work…
- What is Knowing Christ Worth – Philippians 3:7-8 - May 7, 2017 - But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of…
- Forgetting the Past and Looking Ahead – Philippians 3:12-14 - August 22, 2014 - Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for…
- Enemies of the Cross of Christ: Not Who You Might Think – Philippians 3:17-21 - December 23, 2013 - 17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who…
- Why Can’t We All Just Get Along – Philippians 4:2 - June 22, 2020 - Whenever two or more people get together there is the potential for conflict. But as believers we are called to be of one mind in…
- What Do You Think About? – Philippians 4:8 - September 23, 2019 - What do you think about during your day? Think godly thoughts. Because those thoughts that fill your mind through the day will be reflected in…
- Colossians - Studies of Paul's letter the the church at Colossi
- Faith and Love that Spring from Hope – Colossians 1:4-5 - March 3, 2021 - The church at Colossae was known for their faith in Christ and love for other believers. And those had sprung from their gospel hope.
- Living Worthy of the Lord – Colossians 1:9-10 - October 11, 2013 - Can you live a life that is worthy of the Lord? We can with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy Spirit gives. And that…
- Living a Worthy Life – Colossians 1:9-10 - May 12, 2017 - "I continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that…
- Continue in your Faith – Colossians 1:22-23 - October 28, 2013 - Once saved, always saved! I grew up hearing this repeated over and over, like a mantra. The problem is that it's deceiving. Most people I…
- Deceived by Fine Sounding Arguments – Colossians 2:2-4 - April 8, 2014 - My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding,…
- Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8 - May 13, 2017 - See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of…
- The Cross: A Look From the Other Side – Colossians 2:13-15 - October 14, 2013 - I have been reading through Colossians and, as frequently happens, a passage jumped out at me and captured my interest. When you were dead in…
- The Futility of Legalism – Colossians 2:20-23 - October 16, 2013 - It is common in some circles to have a set of rules that are used to regulate conduct and ensure that you are worthy. Many…
- Having Your Mind Set On Things Above – Colossians 3:1-4 - June 10, 2019 - As believers, we haved died with Christ and are seated with him in heaven. Because of that, we should set our minds on things above,…
- New Year Resolutions – Colossians 3:9-10 - December 30, 2011 - The old man represents a year that is worn out with all of the struggles of life while the young child is new and fresh…
- Clothed With Compassion – Colossians 3:12-14 - May 14, 2017 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one…
- Over All These Virtues, Put on Love – Colossians 3:14 - May 11, 2020 - There are many attributes that should characterize the life of the believer. But over all of these, we are told to put on love. Love…
- In Jesus Name – Colossians 3:17 - November 1, 2013 - "In Jesus Name" is a common expression in Christian circles, usually applied to our prayers and is frequently the closing phrase of those prayers. But…
- Devoted to Prayer – Colossians 4:2 - May 15, 2017 - Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. - Colossians 4:2 NIV “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be…
- Epaphras: Prayer Warrior Extraordinaire- Colossians 4:12 - July 8, 2019 - I have hear the term prayer warrior most of my life. But what does the term mean? I believe that the brief glimpse we get…
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