Expositional Bible preaching from the First Baptist Church in Sherman, New York
David prays that God would slay the wicked and search the worshipper for wickedness. (Text: Psalm 139:19-24)
Every part of God’s creation is for his purpose, even my life. (Text: Psalm 139:16-18)
The God who knows everything about me and is everywhere with me also made me exactly according to his design. (Text: Psalm 139:13-18)
No matter where I go or what happens to me, God is with me. (Text: Psalm 139:7-12)
I can better understand and appreciate God’s love and care when I understand his deep knowledge of me. (Text: Psalm 139:1-6)
Giving to the work of God is a spiritual investment and an act of worship. (Text: Philippians 4:14-23)
By looking to Christ, we can confidently and contentedly face any and every circumstance in life. (Text: Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul explains the Christian responses to difficult circumstances in life, namely joy, graciousness, and prayer. (Text: Philippians 4:4-9)
For the church to enjoy unity, we must all agree in the Lord and be willing to help each other. (Text: Philippians 4:1-3)
We need good Christians examples, because bad ones are dangerous and good ones are helpful. (Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Christians are not people who are perfect but who are making progress towards it. (Text: Philippians 3:12-16)
Paul has explained that what he used to count as gain he now considers loss. Instead, he counts Christ as gain. But what exactly does that mean? Paul explains what it means to gain and…
Christian culture, religious zeal, and good deeds aren’t bad things, but they don’t get us to God; in fact, they could keep us from him if we’re trusting in them. (Text: Philippians 3:…
True believers should rejoice in Christ and beware of false teaching which leads away from Christ. (Text: Philippians 3:1-3)
Paul gives two real life examples of selfless, sacrificial, Christlike service: Timothy and Epaphroditus. (Text: Philippians 2:19-30)
Real Christianity must be worked out in real, practical ways because God is at work in us.(Text: Philippians 2:12-18)
Jesus existed in the highest place, yet took the lowest place to serve; therefore, God exalted him to the highest place. This is the Christ of Christianity and our example of humility a…
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After explaining what he would do in light of the Gospel, Paul instructs the Philippians what they must do in regard to the Gospel and their current situation. Truly believing the Gospe…
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