Sermons on Philippians (Page 2)

Sermons on Philippians (Page 2)

The Mindset of Unity

In Philippians 2:1–4, the apostle Paul uses Christ as our example of humility and concern for the church family. Mr. Ben Bessett asks whether our mindset reflects Christ, whether we show compassion for the church family, whether our words and actions disrupt unity within the church, and whether we can we become even more humble. “Complete my joy by being of the same…

Life’s True Meaning and Purpose

In Philippians 1:21–30, the apostle Paul presents an example of living faithfully for Christ and the wonderful reward that awaits believers. Mr.  Ben Bessett teaches that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings meaning and purpose to the life and death of the believer. Christians have a life of peace and hope because we can serve the Lord here and now, and in the life to come…

Building Our Character Through Joy

How do you view conflict? How do you respond to difficult circumstances? The apostle Paul responded to his conflict and affliction with joy and hope in the Lord his God. Listen and learn how we may do the same in Christ as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:12–20. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus…

Eternally Secure in Christ

“Once saved, always saved.” Is this true? Can a Christian lose his or her salvation? What is salvation? Are you a Christian? Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett addresses questions like these as he preaches on Philippians 1:6 on the believer’s eternal security in Christ. “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus…

Suffering Together Joyously

Christians are to suffer together joyously in the ministry of the gospel. The church in Philippi and the apostle Paul partnered together in the gospel and in suffering for the gospel. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 1:1–11 on the reason for our joy and how to deal with suffering. “It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you…

Christ Standing Guard

The catechism explains that the sixth commandment is not only speaking about physical murder, but also about murderous thoughts in the heart. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the sin of murder, how the door of Cain’s heart opened, and how the Christian heart’s door is protected from murder. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and…

Christ—The Example of Self-Denial

Christians have the mind of Christ and are to take up their cross and follow Christ and deny themselves, as Christ took up his cross and denied himself. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on Philippians 2:1–11 on self-denial in the mind, through the cross, for God’s own glory. “And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his…

The Surpassing Worth of Christ

In Philippians 3:1-11, the apostle Paul explains how his great credentials became loss when compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus—he gave it all up to know Christ, and the power of Christ’s resurrection to attain his own resurrection into eternal life. Giving up his own credentials, he received the glorious credentials of Jesus. Listen as Rev. Paul van…

Gaining Christ

Pastor Eduardo Martorano uses Philippians 1:15-26 to answer the question, “What do you live for?” Learn about the Apostle Paul’s desire to gain Christ in his life, and his greater desire to gain Christ in his death. “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”