Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church

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Healthy Churches Find Contentment in Jesus

March 4, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Frank Winans
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Philippians 4:10-20
Healthy Churches Find Contentment in Jesus

Sermon Notes: Healthy churches/people seek the mystery of contentment in Jesus. (Philippians 4:12) What is Paul teaching to Philippi about Giving? When we give, we give to God. God sees when we give to Him in His name. Paul says that when we trust God and give, we are fragrant to God. He blesses us […]

Healthy Churches Are Never Perfect “The Fight to Stay Healthy”

February 25, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Graham McGuinness
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Philippians 4:1-9
Healthy Churches Are Never Perfect “The Fight to Stay Healthy”

Sermon Notes: Healthy churches can have contentious Christians (v2-3) The Cause of Contention The Consequence of Contention The Cure for Contention (v3) Healthy churches have the secret of true blessing. (v4) Why should Christians rejoice? In whom should Christians rejoice? How often should Christians rejoice? Healthy churches have the antidote to anxiety (v6-7) The ailment […]

Healthy Churches Understand and Protect the Gospel

February 19, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Frank Winans
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Philippians 3:2-3, 9
Healthy Churches Understand and Protect the Gospel

Sermon Notes: Peter is saying in Acts 15 that: They/we don’t need to observe the laws of Moses to be saved. (Acts 15:10-11) We are all saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ! (Acts 15:10-11) Paul says in Philippians 3: There is no advantage of spiritual righteousness before God in being Jewish. […]

Healthy Churches “Working It Out”

February 11, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Frank Winans
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Philippians 2:12
Healthy Churches “Working It Out”

Sermon Notes: At the heart of God is the desire to give, to forgive, and to serve! (Philippians 2:5-11) Healthy churches/people keep learning more and more about Jesus! (Philippians 2:5-11) Healthy churches/people seriously ponder in a personal way what Jesus did for them! (Philippians 2:12) Healthy churches/people produce healthy followers. (Philippians 2:19-30)   Follow-up Questions […]

Working Your Way to the Bottom: The Path to True Life in the Midst of Struggles

February 4, 2019
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Speaker: Mike Cranford
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Phil 2:1-11
Working Your Way to the Bottom: The Path to True Life in the Midst of Struggles

Sermon Notes: Struggles are a sign that you’re on the right (Philippians 1:27-30) When things are difficult and we face opposition, we need to come together in mutual love and avoid the tendency to focus on ourselves. (Philippians 2:1-4) Our role model is Jesus Christ, who faced struggles, opposition, and suffering and put others before […]

A Personal Update to a Healthy Church

January 28, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Frank Winans
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Philippians 1:12-30
A Personal Update to a Healthy Church

Sermon Notes: Paul’s letter is not just a personal thank you, but an update on his life. God is using this valley for good: People that normally would not have heard about Jesus are now hearing about Him (Philippians 1:13) Healthy believers are bolder to share Jesus. (Philippians 1:14) Unhealthy believers are also bolder to […]

Joy and Thankfulness for a Healthy Church

January 21, 2019
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Speaker: Pastor Frank Winans
Series: Philippians: A Letter to a Healthy Church
Verses used: Phil 1:1-11, Romans 8:28-29
Joy and Thankfulness for a Healthy Church

Sermon Notes: Philippians is a personal, joyful letter to a healthy church The people of Philippi were: Military families patriotic to Rome. Wealthy people. First told about Jesus from Paul. Philippians is a thank you letter. What does the church of Philippi teach us? Spiritually healthy people: Understand the Gospel. Stay away from division and pride. Practice generosity. Are a joy to others.   Follow-up Questions from Sunday:   Getting to Know You: […]