Philippians 3:1-11

What is your spiritual resume? What would you list as those things which “define” your life? Whatever the answer to that question is, it will be the thing that tells you, “You are ok.” The Apostle Paul lists his righteous resume before Christ...

Philippians 2:19-30

What are the ingredients for faithful and fruitful service within the local church? The Apostle Paul points to two men who served sacrificially and selflessly on behalf of him and the church.; are we comfortable in our chairs or are we motivated by grace to step out...

Philippians 2:12-18

The Apostle Paul, from prison, is encouraging the Philippian believers to be united in the Spirit; but what do you do when you run into or are the subject of strife or Spirit-quenching drama within the church? Our tendency is to murmur and complain, or run and...

Philippians 2:1-11

In our study this week we are made aware that self-centeredness was a problem that existed in the congregation in Philippi (see also Phil 4.2,3). The Holy Spirit mentions words like strife and vainglory to describe the attitudes that existed within this local church...

Philippians 1:12-18

Join Pastor Ray Viola for a deep word on motives and the Sovereignty of God. Why do we serve Jesus? Is it for recognition or the fame of the Lord? The way we are noticed or unnoticed is a great indicator. God’s refinement has a way of showing us our hearts, may...

Philippians 1:1-11

Other than verses 13 and 19 in Philippians 4, perhaps one of the most often quoted passage from this epistle is: “Being confident of this very thing, that He Who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) What a...