Sermons on Philippians
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…
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).
Philippians 4 What is contentment? What does the Bible have to say? How do we pursue it? & What is it so difficult to find. Listen in as we think through this topic together.
Phil 2:5-18 Listen in as Glen Scrivener talks to Christians in the Wharf about why they would want to be ‘outgoing’ with their faith as they follow their ‘outgoing’ God.
Pride and Humility C.S. Lewis said humility doesn’t just mean thinking less of ourselves, it means thinking of ourselves less. Listen in as we see the best way to grow in self-forgetfulness is to marvel at someone else’s humility.
Pride and Humility C.S. Lewis said humility doesn’t just mean thinking less of ourselves, it means thinking of ourselves less. Listen in as we see the best way to grow in self-forgetfulness is to marvel at someone else’s humility.
Philippians 4:4-7Many things cause anxiety in our lives. It could be our work, our home life, or even our hobbies! Paul explains that the surprising secret to deal with anxiety is not eliminate it, but to pray and receive peace of God.
Philippians 3:1-16 Do you think you’re a Perfectionist? Or maybe someone close to you is? Some studies say that around 80% of gifted people are, so in London you’re not alone! We’ll be thinking through what Perfectionism is, where it leads us, and what hope there is in the Gospel for Perfectionists.