Philippians in a Phlash (104 verses in one message)
For fun, here's the whole book of Philippians in one 39 minute session! Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #20 “Right Choices #5 – Choose to Invest in the Kingdom” – Philippians 4:14-19
If we are focused on building our treasure on earth, everyday we are moving farther from it. If we are focused on building treasure in heaven, everyday we are moving toward it. We tend to psych ourselves out regarding investing in God's Kingdom. We think, my resources are limited and insignificant. Yet, when we invest in the gospel we participate in the work of the gospel which has eternal impact on multiple levels. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #19 “Right Choices #4 – Choose Contentment Daily” – Philippians 4:10-13
As human beings we battle discontent daily, even hourly. God's message for us >> don't live there! When we choose contentment there are multiple ripple effects in our life. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #18 “Right Choices #3 – Choose to Focus Wisely” – Philippians 4:8-9
What are we "feeding" our brains? What do we tend to focus on? What we dwell on will affect our perspective, words, actions, and attitudes. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #17 “Right Choices #2 – Choose Prayer Over Anxiety” – Philippians 4:6-7
Life tends to catapult us into worry. How are we to handle worry and anxiety? The biggest problem with worry is that it accomplishes nothing. Paul's solution isn't natural, but it is highly effective. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #16 “Right Choices #1 – Choose to Defuse Disharmony” – Philippians 4:2-4:5
Paul shares four elements that aid us in choosing to defuse disharmony in our relationships. One element is to remember we have been forgiven and are heirs with Jesus (in other words, in view of eternity--how critical is this conflict?). Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #15 “Living Between Two Worlds” – Philippians 3:17-4:1
We live between two worlds. We are temporary tenants on earth, but our true citizenship is in heaven. The world is always squeezing and pressuring us to shift our eyes from heaven to earth. How should we respond? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #14 “How to Go for the Gold” – Philippians 3:12-16
How are we "running the race"...the race toward spiritual maturity and Christ likeness? This section shares four principles or training rules for running the race. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #13 “How Good is Good Enough?” – Philippians 3:1-11
If you walked the streets and asked folks , How does one qualify to go to heaven and be accepted by God?, the #1 answer would be, You have to be good. But, the haunting question is, How good is good enough? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #12 “Heart Check: Epaphroditus, A Model of Empathy and Humility” – Philippians 2:25-30
Isn't it amazing that God incorporates people like us in His plan to touch the lives of others! We can spiritually learn much from the practical example of Epaphroditus. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #11 “Heart Check: Timothy, A Model of Caring and Serving” – Philippians 2:19-24
Was Jesus a "people person?" Are we to be "people persons?" The truth is people are the most significant commodity in the world today! Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #10 “Our Spiritual Workout, pt. 2” – Philippians 2:14-18
If we are successfully "working out our own salvation," what practical fruit should we be displaying? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #9 “Our Spiritual Workout, pt. 1” – Philippians 2:12-13
What does it mean to "work out your own salvation?" I thought salvation was NOT by works. Sounds confusing--yet there are three aspects to salvation... Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #8 “Jesus’ Counter Culture Revolution, pt. 2” – Philippians 2:5-11
Jesus is the ultimate example of personal unselfishness and humility in serving others. We are to display a similar attitude in serving others. This isn't automatic nor easy, but it is spiritually important! Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #7 “Jesus’ Counter Revolution, pt 1” – Philippians 2:1-4
We're not called to be clones where we all dress, think, and sound alike. We are to prioritize unity, display humility, and practice unselfishness. What does that practically look like in my life? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #6 “Living Letters” – Philippians 1:27-30
What is a "living letter?" We are called to "live worthy." What does that look like? How do we do it? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full life ~ #5 “Paul’s Enthusiastic Confidence” – Philippians 1:18b-26
Paul had a tri-fold source for his enthusiastic confidence as he lived his life. What can we learn from him? How would we fill in the blank: To me to live is _______? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #4 “Responding Rightly When Life Unravels” – Philippians 1:12-18a
How can we respond rightly when life "unravels" and circumstances sour for us? Paul shares two key points of focus for you and me. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #3 “Fortifying your Prayers” – Philippians 1:7-11
Let's go deeper on prayer. How can we authentically and specifically fortify our prayer life? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #2 “A God You Can Count On” – Philippians 1:3-6
What are we to pray about? How are we to pray? Let's go to prayer school with Paul as our teacher. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Spiritual Essentials for a Joy-Full Life ~ #1 Introduction – Philippians 1:1-2
Philippians is chock full of memorable phrases and spiritual sound bites, but what is the book really about? What was Paul's overall message to believers? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed