Sermons

Our last sermon in the book of Philippians (for now!). We take a look at Philippians 4:10-23 and understand what it means to have Christ as ‘Our Contentment.’

It’s our second to last sermon in Philippians! Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We can be blown about by strains in our relationships, anxiety can rear its ugly head, and it can be tempting to stick our head in the sand and hope it just blows over. But that is not the way it needs to be! In Philippians 4:1-9 Paul shows us how we can stand firm in the storms of life – by standing firm in the Lord. How do we do this?

Philippians is a letter about joy. The idea of joy or rejoicing is mentioned 12 times in 104 verses in the NIV. Yet this book is written by a man in prison, in chains, isolated from his friends, facing potential death. How can he still be joyful? Can we have joy in the rough and tumble of life? This morning God’s Word asks you: “What sparks your joy?”

As we continue our journey through Philippians we come to Timothy and Epaphroditus. Paul points to these men as practical examples of the truths he has been unpacking so far in Philippians. How do do these examples challenge and encourage us as a church family today?

We continue on in Philippians Chapter 2! What does the Apostle Paul mean by “work out” your salvation? Is Paul speaking to believers or unbelievers? We dive deep into Philippians 2 to discover how the Holy Spirit helps us apply this wonderful truth to our lives today.

The Profession of Faith of CS. As we enter the second chapter in our Philippians sermon series we take a look at the example of Christ in the life of the church. We can’t be humble in ourselves but we feel very humbled when we focus on Jesus and what He sacrificed for us. This love will fuel our attitude as we serve our Christian brothers and sisters.

Join us for our third sermon in Philippians as we dive into the profound truth behind Paul’s famous declaration, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Find out how living for Christ brings purpose and how the hope of being with Him in death liberates us to live fearless lives for the joy and sake of those around us.

The second part of our Philippians series. Is the advancement of the Gospel your motivation in life? Whatever the circumstances God can use them for His own glory.

We’re excited to begin a new sermon series on the book of Philippians. Paul is writing from his prison cell in Rome … to the church he founded in Philippi about the joy of Christ and the joy from Christ. Joy that is above circumstances. Joy that shines brightly in the darkness. Joy that is not grounded in what is seen, but rather what is unseen. We look forward to unpacking this book with you over the next couple of months. Today we look at the first part of Chapter 1, what it means to have joy in Christ and in fellowship.

Looking at Philippians 4:10 – 13 and trying to understand what contentment, despite the circumstances is. Contentment is obviously a real challenge for the Christian.

In this 2nd sermon on worry, we consider that sometimes or worry comes from a lack of faith. We also have to ask if we treasure the things on earth more than we treasure God and trust him when he gives us what we don’t want or does not give us what we do want. In Jesus, we see a man who did not worry. Not about his life, death or praise of man. His death and resurrection means that we can be in a relationship with him, part of his kingdom and live a life of no worries. We like Jesus can know the perfect love of the father, a love that drives out fear and worry.

In this first part of 2 sermon’s, we consider what the bible has to say about worry. Whether long term or short, whether significant or even insignificant, worry is weighty. Worry can consume us, it can change how we think and feel and act, it can paralyse us, it can limit and reduce our lives in a way which very little else can. And it is something that affects so many people. we worry about many things but likely they all fall into 2 categories – something we want to happen and doesn’t or something we do not want to happen that might. Yet, God in the bible says to us, Do not Worry! How can this be so?