Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
Part 1: Silent Night Introduction: Silent night is one of the classic Christmas songs sung each Christmas season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus more than two thousand years ago. Jesus, born to Mary, a young unmarried teenager, and Joseph, a poor carpenter engaged to this young mother-to-be. In spite of the criticism he…
Christmas is Coming to Town Introduction: While not as obvious as in the commercial world, church’s across America and the world have our own ecclesiastical version of “only 25 more shopping days ‘til Christmas.” Those days will evaporate. It won’t be too many days from now you’re going to be taking down the Christmas tree,…
Part 4: The Secret of Contentment Introduction: Paul, the apostle, wrote, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians. 4:11). How could he make such a bold statement? Because he knew that contentment lies not in what he has, but in whose…
Part 3: It’s Not About Me Introduction: Past performance is worthless. If salvation were based on genetics and Jewish laws, Paul would do well. Paul has everything the legalism people/Judaizers (living according to Jewish customs) have, and more. He was born a Jew, educated in Judea, zealous even by the standards of the strictest group.…
Part 2: Attitude Is Everything Introduction: The big theme in Philippians is joy. But how can you experience joy when you don’t feel all that joyful? How can you have joy if your attitude lacks joy and thus is the main barrier? Paul’s joy wasn’t a syrupy denial of the hardships of life, but an…