Sermons on Philippians

Hot topics: What does God think of religion?

Philippians 3:1-11 One of the key accusations of the New Atheists is that religion isn’t simply irrational, but that it’s dangerous and that it leads inevitably to intolerance and violence. Then, of course, the pro-religion voices try to protest by demonstrating the strong correlations between religion and many desirable outcomes such as stable mental health, and happiness, and altruism. And the debate rolls on. But what about God, what does God think of religion? Listen in as we consider this question from the Bible, and as we discover that God is not nearly so pro-religion as we might have expected…

Mission Partner Sunday

Philippians 1:12-18 Nelson Mandela was in prison for 27 years, yet had a powerful impact even from there because of the power of proximity. Proximity is something the apostle Paul made the most of as well for the advance of the gospel – and we can too, in our workplaces and neighbourhoods. (This talk is by Musa, one of the Barge Mission Partners, who pastors a church in Soweto).

Making Partner: 7 of 7: How can I get stability in my faith?

Philippians 4:1-23 Instability is about being wobbly, insecure, shaky, impermanent. By contrast stability – to be steadfast, anchored, secure, solid as a rock, enduring, established – is very attractive, whether the stability is financial, relational, emotional, or political. But spiritual stability is not just attractive but essential. How can we stand firm spiritually?