Bible Study

Scriptures: Philippians 2:5-11 Born in the grip of poverty and willing to identify with people at the lowest level of society, Jesus revealed the glorious truth that He came to be the Savior of all mankind. The angel’s made the announcement to the shepherds in the Bethlehem fields and they were the first evangelists of … Continue reading “Philippians 2:5-11 – What Child Is This? – Bible study”

Scriptures: Philippians 2:13-14 Introduction Do you feel like you are in a spiritual rut? Do you wonder why you haven’t grown spiritually? Are you covering the same ground in your Christian walk? Do you wonder why though you are learning about Jesus, you are not living like him? Are you saying to yourself, “I’ve been … Continue reading “Philippians 2:13-14 – Understanding How God Changes Me – Bible study”

Scriptures: Philippians 3:7-14 Introduction You talk about gaining a new perspective on what’s important . . . A preacher dreamed he had died and was standing in front of the gates of heaven. As it will happen in such make-believe dreams, he came face to face with St. Peter, who was holding a big book … Continue reading “Philippians 3:4-17 – Encouragement for the Long Haul – Bible study”

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7; Acts 16:16-25 Introduction The apostle Paul is the New Testament’s version of an “unsinkable Molly Brown.” As was the case for the Titanic’s most famous survivor, Paul simply refused to go down with the ship . . . literally. Three times Paul was shipwrecked, and he once spent a full day – … Continue reading “Philippians 4:4-7 – Say No to Anxiety – Bible study”

Scriptures: Philippians 4:4-13 Introduction In part of this country in the 1980s, when wolves were in danger of extinction, there was a special bounty offered for wolves caught alive. Each live wolf brought into captivity would bring $5,000! That turned two men, Sam and Jed, into fortune hunters. They headed for the forest. Day and … Continue reading “Philippians 4:4-13 – Encouragement When You Need It Most – Bible study”

Sermon series: Godly Virtues Honesty: The Complete Virtue – 2 Kings 12 Godliness: The Serious Virtue – 1 Corinthians 10 Contentment: The Learned Virtue – Philippians 4 Usefulness: The Impact Virtue – Luke 5 Endurance: The Resilient Virtue – Romans 5 Scriptures: Philippians 4:11 Introduction Historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., observes that our society is … Continue reading “Philippians 4:11 – Contentment: The Learned Virtue – Bible study”

Sermon series: Following Jesus Reconstructing Your Heart Five Ways to Defuse Conflict Talk This Way Praying for Your Friends Jesus Wants Loving Obedience Scriptures: Philippians 1:3-11; Colossians 1:9-12 Introduction In his book The Antioch Effect, Dr Ken Hemphill offers insight about relationships as illustrated from the long-running and highly successful television program, Cheers. “Why did … Continue reading “Colossians 1:9-12 – Praying for Your Friends – Bible study”

Sermon series: What Does Jesus Do For Us? Jesus Forgives our Sins – Colossians 1 Jesus Opens our Eyes – Luke 24 Jesus Takes Care of Us – 1 Peter 5 Jesus Restores Our Lives – Colossians 3 Jesus Died For Us – Colossians 1 Jesus Lives for Us – 1 John 3 Scriptures: Colossians … Continue reading “Colossians 1:13-14 – Jesus Forgives Our Sins – Bible study”

Christmas sermon series: God’s Missionary Heart Joy to the World – Isaiah 9 Unhappy Holidays at Christmas – Revelation 12 The Angels Announce the Good News – Luke 1 The Days After Christmas and A New Year – Colossians 1 The days after Christmas involve taking down the tree and the lights. It might mean … Continue reading “Colossians 1:13-18 – The Days After Christmas and A New Year – Bible study”

Sermons series: The Trinity: God the Son Sermon: The Incomparable Christ – Col. 1 Sermon: The True and Better Adam – Ro. 5 Sermon: The Conquering King – Rev. 19 Scriptures: Colossians 1:15-20 Connection to unit theme Jesus is God! False teachers attacked this truth in Paul’s day, and they continue doing so in ours. … Continue reading “Colossians 1:15-20 – The Incomparable Christ – Bible study”