Bible Study

Sermon Philippians 2:1-11 This Humble God By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen “Have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-11 This Humble God (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 2:5-11 What Would Jesus Ride? By Dr. Mickey Anders What would Jesus drive? If Jesus were on earth today, what kind of vehicle would he choose? Can you imagine Jesus tooling around town in Volkswagen Beetle or do you see him driving a Hummer? What would Jesus drive? I recently found two very … Continue reading “Philippians 2:5-11 What Would Jesus Ride? (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 2:1-13 Sweat Equity By Dr. Randy L. Hyde I recall a conversation about fifteen years ago with a colleague friend of mine. I was struggling in my current church situation with some deeply-rooted conflict issues that existed long before I got there, and we were discussing the options I might have. It was … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-13 Sweat Equity (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 2:1-13 Learning To Laugh At Death By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker On this day and in this gathering there are two birthdays that coincide. The first is the birthday of this Sunday afternoon congregation which, I have been told, first gathered half a decade ago. Some of you who are here today were … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-13 Learning to Laugh at Death (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 2:1-13 To Share the Mind of Christ By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Of all the churches Paul had a hand in starting, Philippi seems to have been his favorite. It was where he made his first foray into Europe. According to Luke, Paul was staying in Troas when he had a vision. Luke … Continue reading “Philippians 2:1-13 Sharing the Mind of Christ (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 3:4-9; 4:1-9, 11b-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times By the Rev. Norma J. Cooper There is an ancient Chinese proverb and curse that states, “May you live in interesting times.” Currently we are certainly living in “interesting times.” We may even feel cursed and in desperate need of an antidote to … Continue reading “Philippians 3:4-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times (Cooper) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 3:4b-14 The Subtext of Our Lives By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker In the study of literature, the term “subtext” sometimes appears. For example, the subtext of a play is made up of the unspoken thoughts and motives of the characters, what they think and believe in the contrast to what they say. It … Continue reading “Philippians 3:4b-14 The Subtext of Our Lives (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 3:4a-14 The Prize By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel MAY THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH AND THE MEDITATIONS OF MY HEART BE ACCEPTABLE IN YOUR SIGHT, O LORD, MY ROCK AND MY REDEEMER. Julian Huxley, the British scientist was in Dublin for a meeting of the Irish Association. He arrived late at … Continue reading “Philippians 3:4-14 The Prize (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 3:13b-14 Faster! Higher! Stronger! By The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger Faster! Higher! Stronger! A familiar trilogy as the Sydney games come to a close tonight. Faster! Higher! Stronger! Citius, Altius, Fortius – the motto and the overarching goal of the Olympic competitors. Have you been watching the games? I have…some. Not all, … Continue reading “Philippians 3:13b-14 Faster! Higher! Stronger! (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Philippians 3:4-9; 4:1-9, 11b-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times By the Rev. Norma J. Cooper There is an ancient Chinese proverb and curse that states, “May you live in interesting times.” Currently we are certainly living in “interesting times.” We may even feel cursed and in desperate need of an antidote to … Continue reading “Philippians 3:4-9; 4:1-9, 11b-13 Rejoicing in the Midst of Tough Times (Cooper) – Bible study”