Introduction Two weeks ago we studied the last part of chapter 3 where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not yet obtained these things; but, like Paul, we're to press on to … Continue reading Philippians 4(10–23) →

Introduction Last week we spent our time on the passage which runs from verse 12 of chapter 3 to verse 1 of chapter 4, where Paul said that he had not yet obtained the resurrection or perfection in the presence of God, which is the goal which God has set before us. We have not … Continue reading Philippians 4(02–09) →

Introduction Before I went on holiday we had spent six weeks studying Paul's letter to the Philippians. You may recall the background to his letter, which is recorded for us in Acts 16, where it tells us how Paul received a vision from the Lord, telling him to come over to Macedonia. And so, Paul … Continue reading Philippians 3(12)–4(01) →

Introduction Last week we spent our time on verses 5 to 11 of chapter 2, which is that marvellous passage about the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Eternal Son of God; and therefore he is equal to the Father and the Spirit in every way. However, he did not consider his equality with God … Continue reading Philippians 2(12–18) →

Introduction We come today to this marvellous passage which is all about the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who made himself nothing by coming to earth as one of us and who was obedient to the point of death, even to death on a cross, before God exalted him to the highest place. … Continue reading Philippians 2(05–11) →

Introduction The passage we studied last week was in two parts. Do you remember? In the first part Paul reassured his readers about his present circumstances. At the time of writing, Paul was under house arrest and chained day and night to a Roman guard. However, instead of complaining about his circumstances and having a … Continue reading Philippians 1(27)–2(04) →

Introduction We're starting a new series of sermons today on Paul's letter to the Philippians. And this book is often a favourite among God's people, because it contains many of their favourite verses. In today's passage, there's verse 6 where Paul writes that he who began a good work in us will carry it on … Continue reading Philippians 1(01–11) →

Introduction We began to study Paul's letter to the Philippians last Sunday evening, when I reminded you of the background to the letter, which we find in Acts 16. During one of his missionary journeys, Paul received a vision of a man in Macedonia, calling him to come over to Macedonia to help them. Paul … Continue reading Philippians 1(12–26) →