A Famine Not of Bread

Click here to listen to this sermon. “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:8-11). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! The Judaizers were a faction of Jewish Christians who regarded the Levitical laws of the Old Testament as still binding on all Christians. They were strenuously opposed and criticized for their behavior by the Apostle Paul, who used many of his epistles, including our text for today, to ...

Click here to listen to this sermon. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. 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 in Christ Jesus ( Philippians 3:...

  Click here to listen to this sermon. "Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like His glorious body, by the power that enables Him even to subject all things to Himself. “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved” ( Philippians 3:17 - 4:1). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! “Set a good example.” You’ve probably heard this before. “Parents, do you want your children to grow up in the Christian faith? Set a good example!” “Son, you’re the oldest. Set a ...

Click here to listen to this sermon. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. 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 in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:12-14). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! He’s never been one to hide who he is or what he thinks. He is often rather earthy in his choice of words. He seldom beats around the bush, but he’s not above using hyperbole to make a point. As he lists his many accomplishments, it sounds to many as though he is boasting. In the face of opposition, he’s been known to use some forceful and colorful language, including name calling.   No, I’m not talking about one of our current candidates for the highest office in the land. I’m talking a...