As Christians, we are to display the light of Christ in a dark world. Paul helps us with five practical ways in which we can shine brightly as children of God in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
We are to always obey, but who are we obeying? We are obeying God our Father, just like Jesus, who was obedient in His living and in His dying (Phil. 2:8). Jesus was obedient to the will of the Father through following the word of God. This is the “obedience of faith” that is in our mission statement for this church (Romans 1:5). We (Crosspoint) exist “to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of His name among all the nations.” This obedience to God is because of – a result of – a fruit of – evidence of – our faith in Christ. There is an interlocking connection between believing and obeying. Listen to what Jesus taught:
In this message we explore the significance of living in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ, regardless of the circumstances we face as Christians. We delve into Philippians 1:27-30 to understand why this is crucial and discover practical ways to embody this as a Gospel-centered church.
One of the ways that we live as citizens of heaven is to make our primary goal to exalt Christ. Paul declared and demonstrated this truth by saying that if he were to live, it would be for the benefit and progress of others in their faith, and if he died, it would be far better for Him. So to live is Christ, and to die is gain, so either way, both in life or death, Christ would be exalted. Our hope and prayer is that this would be our perspective and aim as well, as we live as citizens of heaven.
Living as Citizens of Heaven – Part 2 Advancing the Gospel – Phil. 1:12-18a Crosspoint – Dave Spooner – June 9th, 2024 Intro: In all of our lives, we…
The apostle Paul writes this epistle from a prison cell, yet it radiates with gratitude, affection, and hope. This Sunday, our focus will be on the opening verses, Philippians 1:1-11, where Paul expresses his heartfelt thanks and prays for the believers in Philippi. These verses provide us with a powerful model of joyful partnership in the Gospel.
As we close out our series through Habakkuk, we join with the prophet as he rests in joy and worship. Moved from complaint to trust, we will be challenged to take our fears to God, and trust in the One who is the joy of our salvation!
God’s acceptance is not God’s approval, and what God allows will be called into account. Wickedness, evil, violence, and injustice will not have the final word; the one from all eternity, the Lord in His holy temple, has both the first and the last word.
What are we to do, as people of faith, when we face ongoing, lingering, and long-term challenges, hardship, and suffering? What are we to do when it feels like God is not providing help, deliverance, or relief? The book of Habakkuk helps us in these times by giving us guidance, understanding, and hope.
Habakkuk, the prophet, is crying out to God for help and salvation based on his situation and circumstances. We read about his lament, a prayer of complaint, in the opening four verses of Habakkuk.