Sermons on Philippians
The Responsibility of the Saints
In 1 Corinthians 6:1–8, the apostle Paul teaches the believers at Corinth how they should settle disputes. Pastor Ben Bessett answers the apostle’s questions: Do you dare go before the unjust world instead of saints to settle legal matters between Christian brothers? Do you not know your high and exalted authority? Do you choose unbelievers as judges who have no standing…
The Ambitious Christian’s Resolution
In Philippians 3:10-14, the apostle Paul lays out his resolution for the believers in the early Christian church. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the fundamental need for forgetfulness and surpassing need to press forward.
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God…
Learning the Secret of Being Content
In Philippians 4:10–28, the apostle Paul reveals the secret to being content. It is a learned behavior that comes through trial and error. We do not attain this on our own, rather Christ is the one who strengthens us in all things that are holy and according to His will. In this message, Pastor Ben Bessett asks why do we struggle with being content in life, and what is…
Barricading Our Anxiety
In Philippians 4:1–8, the apostle Paul provides the remedy for the stress and worry many people experience today. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches the Bible’s answer for the anxiety we may be experiencing and the solution found by walking closely with our God.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests…
Being Balanced in the Present
In Philippians 3:12-20, the apostle Paul describes how future citizens of heaven should live in the present and also be focused on the future kingdom of Heaven as our goal and motivation for it all. Pastor Ben Bessett preaches correctly handling the past, correctly handling the present, and correctly focused on the future.
“But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind…
What Are You Living For?
In Philippians 3:1–11, the apostle Paul gives us a guide for living that leads to eternal life with Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches Paul’s instruction to guard ourselves, Paul’s past resume (old identity), and Paul’s great exchange (his new identity).
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have…
Character Built through Sanctification
In Philippians 2:19–30, the apostle Paul explains how believers can be further sanctified as they face and conquer their trials. Mr. Ben Bessett describes character, the process of sanctification, and how Paul shows them in his own life, in Timothy’s life, and in Epaphroditus’ life.
“So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for…
Now Get to Work!
In Philippians 2:12–18, the apostle Paul prescribes a life of holiness for those who follow Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches a life of sanctification and service for those who are redeemed with God working through us to accomplish His good pleasure.
“Be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom…
The Only Way to Exaltation
Philippians 2:9–11 explains that following Christ’s earthly life of humiliation and His death on the cross, God the Father exalted Him so every tongue would confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Mr. Ben Bessett presents Christ as the blueprint for our lives, so that following our humility and self-denial, we too can be exalted in glory.
“Therefore God has highly exalted…
The Mindset of Humility
Philippians 2:5–8 describes for all believers the humility and obedience of our example Jesus Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett preaches the willingness to go, the willingness to become, and the willingness to suffer and die.
“And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”