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Time for Serving

October 28, 2012 | Philippians 2:1-11 | discipleship, generosity

Pastor Gary Combs continues the “Time to Thrive” sermon series with this message from Philippians about how Christ humbled himself and became a servant, considering others better than Himself. In this message entitled, “Time for Serving,” Pastor Gary describes how God has shaped us to have the same mind as Christ and to serve His purpose.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

October 3, 2012

Worry is self-talk. Prayer is talking to God. Stop talking to your self and start talking to God. Worry is not only wasted effort, it is self destructive. Worry is sin, the opposite of faith. But praying we experience a peace of mind that only comes through trusting Christ with every circumstance. Stop worrying. Pray.

“And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control” (Philippians 3:20-21)

October 2, 2012

This is what we believe, that the Resurrected One will return and our bodies will be changed to be like His. Christ is the firstborn (prototokos) from among the dead, the prototype. Those who believe will have a glorious body like His! Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!

“For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him” (Philippians 2:13)

September 30, 2012

Since God (has done/is doing/will do) a work in us, we must work out what He is working in. God gives us a physical muscle, but we must work it out. In the same way, when we believe, God does a work in us that gives us both the “desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Now, it is up to us to work out of that which He has worked in us. We can exercise our faith and yield to the Spirit, so that God’s work in us becomes obvious to all. Start flexing your spiritual muscles!

“I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6)

September 29, 2012

The Apostle Paul encouraged the believers at Philippi with this word about God’s continuing work in our salvation. The work of God in us not only has justified us, it is sanctifying us and will one day bring us to glory with Christ. We lean on Christ not only for our salvation, but for our following and working. We depend on Him for all.

About Jesus

October 2, 2011 | Philippians 2:5-11 | jesus, theology

Pastor Gary Combs continues the series “Faith Foundations” with this message entitled “About Jesus.” Taken from Philippians 2:5-11, this message seeks to lay a firm foundation for what we believe about Jesus Christ.

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5)

September 30, 2011

What attitude is this? It is the mindset of a servant that considers others before self. Will you stop your self-edifying and allow God to lift you up? How do we gain this mindset? Ask for the Spirit’s filling and appropriate His power for living. Then, look for feet that need washing.

The Sovereign That Served

June 12, 2011 | Philippians 2 | jesus

Pastor Gary Combs continues the four part series “Four Pillars of Christology” with this message from Philippians entitled, “The Sovereign That Served.”

New Purpose

May 15, 2011 | Philippians 2:1-16 | easter

Pastor Gary Combs concludes the four part sermon series entitled “NOVUS,” which is Latin for “new.” This final message is taken from Philippians 2 where the apostle Paul describes the new purpose that God has for those who have received the resurrection life of Christ.

The Mark of Joy

October 11, 2009 | Philippians 4:1-9 | fruit of the spirit, joy

What is the difference between happiness and joy? How can we pursue the mark of joy? Joy flows from God and we must tap into his river of Joy that is resistant to circumstances, and not dependent on them.