Sermons

The final sermon in our series on Philippians, recorded during our evening service, Mike challenges his listeners to consider what we seek as sources of comfort and contentment.

In Philippians 4, Paul reveals the secret to his contentment in any circumstance. Writing while in circumstances where he is in prison and often hungry, he encourages the Philippians and through them us to turn to Christ for our contentment.

In this sermon, Mike shares his own reflections and experience to encourage and challenge us to consider where our own priorities lie and the things that hold us back from being generous.

In a world of distractions, it is worth asking where our focus is.

Mike unpacks Philippians 3:12-21, helping us to see that Paul is reminding Christians of who they are, to be aware of who our role models are, and to keep our eyes on the goal.

Paul encourages his readers not to be like the Israelites in the wilderness during the Exodus but to shine like stars without grumbling.

Mike unpacks Philippians 2:12-30, revealing the encouragement Paul has for the faithful in Philippi and the ways in which we can seek to be an encouragement to others.

Mike continues our series “Partners in the Gospel” with Philippians 2:1-11. In this passage, Paul encourages his readers to be of one mind and seek to meet the needs of others before themselves. Not only for the benefit of the early church in Phillipi, but to be imitators of Christ.

Mike helps us to see the need for this same attitude and mindset today, not only for the benefit of our wider community but discover that a life live in this way is more fruitful for us too.

Third in our series on Philippians, drawing from Philippians 1:27-30, Mike shows how standing firm in the Gospel is easier when we have a community living likewise and can see examples in the lives of others.

For the Philippians this was Paul, in chains for his faith. For all of us past, present and future, this is most clearly seen in the willingness of Jesus Christ going to the cross to redeem us.

In the second sermon of our series through Philippians 1:12-26, Mike highlights the single minded focus Paul has on Chirst that enables him to rejoice in Christ regardless of his circumstances and in spite of the motivations of others.

While pointing to the way in which others have lived for Christ above all, Mike encourages us today to likewise develop a singular focus on Christ and discover the way it can change our lives and motivations.

Starting our series through Philippians with Philippians 1:1-11, Mike introduces the context of the letter to the Philippians found in Acts 16:11-40 and encourages us to consider how we might be effective partners in the gospel.