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Philippians 1:1-2 – A Captive Joy
We normally think that Philippians is all about joy, and that is of course a major theme when it flashes forth 16 times. But it is sparked by the deeper themes of Paul’s letter. Philippians calls us to a particular kind of joy – a joy that was experience by Paul in Roman captivity facing a capital charge while his leadership was being contested. In this sermon we will look at acts 16 and see the journey Paul took to get to Philippi with his companions (Luke, Timothy, and Silas) including the Macedonia call by the Spirit of God. Secondly
Philippians 1.6-8 – Sources of Joyful Affection
Paul bases his affection on the Philippians on the confidence He has in God’s work in their lives. The doctrine known as “The Perseverance of the Saints” (or “Eternal Security”) is an essential orthodox belief that if adamantly rejection will destroy the Gospel of Grace and create another religion foreign to the teachings of Christ. Paul’s affection was not motivated by merely earthly emotions but by Christ’s love for his people. We find in these few verses 3 sources for the affections that Paul had for the Philippians: 1) Affections in the center of his heart, 2) Affections of fellowship,
Getting Things Done Outlook Add-In Support
Getting Things Done Outlook Add-In Support Tour Getting Things Done Outlook Add-In®Welcome to the online tour of the Getting Things Done Outlook Add-In. These short videos demonstrate the different functions of the add-in and how they map to the David Allen Getting Things Done Methodology. This tour demonstrates the basics of the major features of the Add-In. Each section is self contained, so you may explore any or all of the features. To open the tour: Click the link of the tour you would like to review.Click the Play button on the bottom left of the display window. Section Time
Fireproof – The Movie
Fireproof – The Moviehttp://fireproofthemovie.com/main.php see also www.disciplemaking.net
2 Samuel 21.15-22 – Courage for Insurmountable Enemies
In the last half 2 Samuel 21 we find david gaining victory over 4 giant enemies. There is debate on whether the word “giant” is to be take in its regular sense as a big person, or as a god, but the evidence of the context would favor the first viewpoint. Another issue here is the identification of Goliath. Some see a corruption of the original text, but it is better to see this as a copies error which 1 Chronicles 20:5 correst and itentifies the giant as the “brother of Goliath.” During battles David has grown weary and is
2 Samuel 18.1-19.8 – A Sad Victory
This is the final battle that determines who is king. David’s men defeats Absalom and kills him contrary to David’s request and command. … all » While Joab may have been disobedient in this action he is still acting more like a king that David, who is passive. David finally receives the news about the death of Absalom and morns for his son. His morning actually hurts the troops and demoralizes Israel in the process. One will benefit from this narrative when one places it and the sad vistory with the emphasis on David’s guilt see also www.disciplemaking.net
What Would the Modern Preacher Have Done? (Paul Washer)
Christianity is the only unique, powerful, revealed, true Gospel in the world. With many pastors today truncating this precious Gospel of Christ, it is encouraging to see it preached in a powerful and biblial way. I pray that this video will encourage you to procalim the gospel of Christ with more boldness, and more conviction that at when one preaches the cross of Jesus Christ it is sufficient to effect the salvation of sinners from their sins. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Luke 18:1-8 – The Right Kind of Faith
For a church to become a biblical community and make biblical disciples, the members need to cultivate an eternal prepsective and a right … all » view of God’s gracious actions. In this passage Jesus exhorts his disciples to endure, after rebuking and warning the pharisees about his second coming at the end of chapter 17. This explicitly sets the context of the passage on the second coming of Christ (not a secret rapture). The basic questions that is being asked is “Will God Find faith on earth when he comes again? Will the warnings of Jesus to remember Lot’s
Luke 1:26-38 – When God Breaks In
This passage Marry receives the message that she will give birth to the Creator of the world – Jesus. One can ask 2 basic questions in this … all » passage: 1) How did God break into this world because he exists seperate from this world, and 2) Who is this God who breaks into this world? The reader realizes from the start that God inpregnates marry by the Holy Spirit to provide a sinless human nature for Christ as well as the right linage to the throne of David. The God who breaks in is Christ Jesus and is
2 Samuel 17 – God’s Kingdom Plan Cannot Fail
In the 17th Chapter of 2 Samuel we are drawn into the espionage and the ntelligence reporting of Hushai of Ahithophel’s plan to destroy … all » David and his followers. Like the main theme of the book we see God sovereignty over the choices and affairs of me when the inspired writer in vese 14 reveals to us that God Himself had ordained (willed, chosen) to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel so that He might bring harm upon Absalom. If you are a christian you can take confort in the will of God by 1) understanding the different meanings
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Glenn Leatherman
I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more