Sermons on Philippians (Page 3)

Sermons on Philippians (Page 3)

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.”