Philippians

"Giving Until it Hurts"

Philippians 4:14-26

Rev. Charlie Phillips

St. Francis of Assisi said, “above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self”. There are few people more infamous in Christendom than St. Francis of Assisi in regard to self-sacrifice-giving up a life of inherited luxury to serve the poor and unprivileged. A life like his leaves behind a ripple. It makes us ponder the weight of sacrificing self. Join us this Sunday for our last sermon in the book of Philippians as we dive deep into the gift, joy, and power of self-sacrifice.

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"The Secret of Contentment"

Philippians 4:10-13

Rev. Charlie Phillips

This past week I googled “contentment in America” and up came study after study showing that Americans are less content and satisfied than they’ve been in 50 years. This is despite the fact that the average American home has grown from a modest 983 square feet to 2,436 square feet and is filled with with approximately 300,000 items! Given that we have so much, why are we so discontent? Join us this Sunday as Paul teaches us the secret to contentment.

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"Peace of Mind"

Philippians 4:8-9

Rev. Barr Overcast

In recent years, the human brain has been compared to a super computer, with some estimates of the brain's processing power coming in at 1 exaFLOP (I'll let you look up what that means if you want). Yet more often than not our minds feel like a mess of confusion, error, and sinful thoughts. Join us this Sunday to hear what the Bible has to say about our minds and how we ought to use them.

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"Breaking the Anxiety Cycle"

Philippians4:6-7

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Charles Spurgeon rightly said that “anxiety doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” It’s fair to say that since the pandemic, anxiety has become a staple of life in the postmodern world. Questions dominate our thinking such as: “Will another virus spring up this year? Who can we trust to tell us the truth? Will our investments ever fully recover from the downturn? Will America ever be the same?” This Sunday Paul gives us a lifeline—the solution to all the anxiety we’ll ever face. Join us as we learn to rest in Christ together.

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"Persevering Pilgrims"

Philippians 3:20-4:1

Rev. Charlie Phillips

There’s been a lot of debate the past few election cycles about what it means to be an American. How ought an American to think…act…treat others…raise children? We are told that to be American is to be distinct or even exceptional. There’s no question that we ought to pursue excellence as Americans, but how much more ought we to be distinct as Christians in this world. As Paul points out in this week’s passage, we are citizens, not of this world, but of heaven. How should our true citizenship affect the way we think or act or treat others? Join us this Sunday as we discuss God’s desire for our distinction.

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"Follow the Leader who Follows the Leader"

Philippians 3:17-19

Rev. Charlie Phillips

“We’re following the leader, the leader, the leader. We’re following the leader wherever he may go”. No doubt many of you know that to be the lyrics of a classic Disney song from “Peter Pan” in which the Lost Boys follow John mindlessly through the jungle. While we’re not called to be mindless in our following as believers, we are called to follow. According to Paul (and Jesus:), following is actually a staple of Christianity. Join us this Sunday as we contemplate the importance of following mature believers as they follow after Christ.

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"Further Up & Further In"

Philippians 3:12-16

Rev. Barr Overcast

"Cheer up! You are worse than you think!" Nobody's perfect. But deep down we all want to be. We shrivel up at the thought of our failures, weep over our worst moments, and beat ourselves up for our inability to change. Yet even in our ongoing sin, God has a comfort and a calling for us. Join us this Sunday as we learn from Paul what it means to press on in the midst of our imperfection.

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"The Design of Joy"

Philippians 3:1-6

Rev. Charlie Phillips

This Sunday we begin chapter three of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, perhaps the most beloved chapter of them all (one of the most beloved in all of Paul’s writings). And it’s not hard to see why. In the first section alone Paul hits on some of the most important themes in the entire New Testament. Don’t miss this Sunday as we take in Paul’s twin commands to “rejoice” and “look out”.

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"Lights in the World"

Philippians 2:14-18

Rev. Charlie Phillips

All of Scripture is intentional. The Holy Spirit moved men to write the exact words we read together every Sunday morning. As such, every movement, paragraph, theological argument, and application are perfectly intended for God’s people—for our growth, conviction, love, and joy. Join us this Sunday as we observe Paul’s intentionality of crafting a people set apart for God.

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"Deep Faith"

Philippians 2:12-13

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Following on the heels of the proclamation of the glorious truths regarding Jesus’ humiliation and exaltation, Paul switches gears and tackles the nitty gritty of the Christian life. He takes the church at Philippi up the mountaintop of doctrinal glory and then leads them back down to everyday life. Join us as we contemplate our calling as a result of the work of Christ.

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"What Goes Down Must Go Up"

Philippians 2:9-11

Rev. Charlie Phillips

This week we’ll be focusing on the second half of what has been called a “Christ hymn” of the early church (Philippians 2:5-11). In verses 9-11 we’ll encounter one of the fullest expositions of Jesus’ identity in all of Scripture. Join us as we learn about the incredible nature of Jesus’ exaltation and the future glory we will all experience.

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"How Good and Pleasant"

"How Good and Pleasant"

Philippians is known as Paul's joy letter. We've seen that the source of Paul's joy as he waits in prison is knowing and being known by Jesus, and he finds so much joy in this that he can say "To live is Christ; to die is gain." But now as we transition into v. 2, we read that something is lacking in Paul's joy. Join us this week as we learn what that something is and how our joy is made complete.

"Should I Stay or Should I Go"

Philippians 1:22-26

Rev. Charlie Phillips

Have you ever gotten front row tickets or ringside seats to a sporting event or concert? The close proximity to the action gives you a perspective far greater and more animated than any other seat in the house. This Sunday we’ll be front and center inside the mind of the Apostle Paul as he weighs a heavy decision. Join us as we learn how to think deeply about life and decision-making.

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"To Live is ______"

Philippians 1:18b-21

Rev. Charlie Phillips

What does a man think about while in prison? As the sun rises and sets day in and day out what sort of thoughts fill his mind—especially as he knows that death might be right around the corner? Join us this Sunday as we enter into the mind of the Apostle Paul to understand the thoughts of a man suffering for the sake of the Gospel—a man who was determined to rejoice!

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"Motivation for Proclamation"

Philippians 1:15-18a

Rev. Charlie Phillips

We know from history that the Apostle Paul had many enemies outside the church—people that sought his arrest and even his death. But often times we forget that he had enemies within the church—envious people that made trouble for him and even increased his suffering. Join us this Sunday as we glean Paul’s response to such troublemakers and examine our own motives for life and ministry.

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"Glorious Growth"

Philippians 1:9-11

Rev. Charlie Phillips

When’s the last time you assessed your vision for life? Do your everyday decisions, goals, and values align with that vision? And more importantly, do they align with God’s vision for your life? We don’t often think of it this way, but the way we pray is a good indicator of the direction we’re attempting to head. Join us this Sunday as Paul models what it looks like to pray God’s vision into play.

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"Forever Fellowship"

Philippians 1:3-8

Rev. Charlie Phillips

For the past three weeks we’ve discussed Westminster’s vision of cultivating joy in Jesus Christ in Hall County and beyond. Perhaps there’s no better book to follow up our vision series than Philippians—a letter from Paul that’s often called the most “joyful” book in the Bible. Join us this Sunday as we get a preview of what’s to come in the next six months at Westminster!

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"Grace to You"

Philippians 1:1-2

Rev. Charlie Phillips

For the past three weeks we’ve discussed Westminster’s vision of cultivating joy in Jesus Christ in Hall County and beyond. Perhaps there’s no better book to follow up our vision series than Philippians—a letter from Paul that’s often called the most “joyful” book in the Bible. Join us this Sunday as we get a preview of what’s to come in the next six months at Westminster!

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