Sermons About The-ridge-church
Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.12-18
What is our responsibility as a believer in becoming more like Christ? What is God’s part in such a work? The New Testament says things like work out, fight, run, press on, put on, and put off when speaking to the Christian. Today we will see in Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi that we are to diligently work together with Christ in this work of becoming more like Jesus.
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.1-4
Last week in Philippians, Paul began his plea for unity in his letter to the church at Philippi. He called for them with one spirit and one mind to strive together for the faith of the gospel. He continues this week with this central plea, longing for them to be of the same mind. This week we will see Paul explain this unity. We will see the why, what and how of unity. Unity is a work of God and the church needs this great work.
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.27-30, 3.18-20
As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we ask the following question this week: How shall we live in response to the glorious gospel? Paul commands a certain conduct from the believers in Philippi. It is a life lived as one who is a citizen of heaven. Too many times our conduct reflects a mind that is on the earthly instead of on the kingdom of heaven. What if we lived differently? What if our mind was on Christ and the kingdom of heaven more often? What if we thought biblically and lived biblically? How would our lives look then? Our prayer as we look at Paul's letter together this week is that we would strive together to live lives that promote the gospel. Just think, what if we really did this?
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 2.5-11
The sermon passage today is no doubt one of the most glorious in all of Scripture. It is one that takes us from the highest of highs to the lowliest of lows only to re-ascend to the greatest of heights. As we look at this section on Christ’s humiliation and exaltation it is central to what Paul is calling the church at Philippi to and what we are called to as well. We are called to have a certain conduct and attitude as those belonging to Christ. I pray that we would be moved to exalt in worship the exalted Christ today.
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.12-18
As we continue in Paul's letter to the church at Philippi we see he speaks of suffering. Paul experienced various trials throughout his ministry. For Paul and the writers of Scripture suffering was not a strange thing, but normal. According to Paul suffering is a gift from God for the advancement of the gospel of Christ. Often trials impede our progress in our walk with Christ. Paul saw trials as those which brought even greater progress to the advancement of the gospel. So how do you respond to suffering? For Paul, he rejoices because through such Christ is proclaimed.
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.3-11
As Paul begins his letter to the church at Philippi he reveals his gratitude to God for the church's commitment to the gospel and to Paul's ministry. Their partnership in the gospel gives Paul much joy as he prays for them. He has such joy and affection for the church because they are walking in the truth. What gives you the greatest joy? For Paul it is the work that God is continuing to do in his brothers and sisters in Philippi. No doubt Paul would have much reason to be down and lonely while in prison, but his circumstances do not affect his joy and prayers for these in Philippi. The gospel has such power as it reconciles sinful people not only to God, but to each other. The gospel is what holds Paul and the Philippians together even though they are apart. The gospel must take first place in both our relationships and prayers.
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Sacred Joy: Philippians 1.1-6; Acts 16.6-40
What is your view of the gospel? Is it big and glorious as the Apostle Paul’s view of it was? Or is it a little gospel? Have you domesticated it, compartmentalized it, boxed it in, because how dare you over do it or be seen as super spiritual or as some say ‘religious’? This week you will see that this is no little gospel, instead it is glorious and so much so that the soul rejoices over it again and again. This week we begin our new series on Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi with looking at this all glorious and joy causing gospel.
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Sacred Life: Titus 3.8-15
This week we close out our series on Paul's letter to Titus. I pray that you have been encouraged and challenged over the last eight weeks. Sunday we will look at Paul's last word to Titus. In his closing remarks he speaks of the fruit of a regenerate life. Such fruit is God-glorifying, faith-drenched good works done from a heart of love. We see in this text that the regenerate life is lived in the context of relationships, vertically with God through Christ and horizontally with others. Paul addresses four different groups and how we are to live profitable lives among them.
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Sacred Life: Titus 3.3-8
There is a groaning coming from all of creation. It is a longing for the new birth. Creation needs it. Not only does creation, but so does mankind. We need to be born again, to be changed and to experience regeneration. God has made this possible through HIs Son Jesus Christ by the work and power of the Holy Spirit. This week's message addresses true conversion and what God does to make one born again.
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Sacred Life: Titus 2.9-3.8
In Paul's letter written to Titus one sees life. In fact, a sacred and holy life for a different kind of people, the church. This life is made possible because the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. This is a tremendous truth. We live in a pagan society similar to the culture found in Crete. We are given a mission as Christian’s in such a world. It is not to change the morality of the culture, but to evangelize. This is Paul’s message to Titus as he speaks to the churches throughout Crete. He is to remind the faithful few to hold out the message of grace and allow God to change one person at time, whether at our place of work or even by just paying our taxes. We are to preach and live out the gospel in our pagan society. We are called to evangelize.
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