Philippians
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Greet Every Saint in Christ Jesus
New Testament epistles generally close with a series of greetings. They are....
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To God Be All Glory
There are times in Paul’s letters that he becomes so overwhelmed by....
God's Riches in Glory
Paul is confident that God will supply every need of His....
What Do We Truly Need? Pt. 2
In Phil 4:19, the word “need” means, “that which is lacking and necessary to perform a....
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What Do We Truly Need? Pt. 1
In Phil 4:19, Paul is confident that God will supply every need of His people when they....
We Can Only Give What God Supplies
In Phil 4:14-20, Paul commends this congregation for their partnership in the Gospel. He then promises that God will....
What Does God Promise?
Philippians 4:19 is often quoted to suggest that God’s supply of our needs is an absolute, unqualified promise. However....
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A Sacrifice Acceptable and Pleasing to God
Christ is the one for all sacrifice for sin. However, as the redeemed, we are now made priests called to offer sacrifices of....
A Fragrant Offering
In Philippians 4:14-20, Paul commends this congregation for their faithful partnership in the Gospel. In verse 18....
Investing in the Gospel
In Paul’s commendation of the saints at Philippi, he uses common accounting terms of the day. He applies these....
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True Partners in the Gospel
Paul refers to the Philippian church as partners in the Gospel. Their commitment to....
I Can Do All "These" Things Through Christ
When Paul says he can do all things through Christ who strengthens, it is clearly limited to the....
Who Can Do All Things?
In Philippians 4:13, Paul says he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. But this is not....
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I Can Do All Things?
Philippians 4:13 has to be one of the most abused and misapplied verses by....
Godliness with Contentment
In Phil 4:10-13, Paul gives his own testimony of learning the secret of being content regardless of his situation. In 1 Tim 6....
Learning What We Need
In Phil 4:10-13, Paul tells the saints that he has learned the secret of being content in....
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The Secret of Learning Contentment
In Phil 4:11-12, Paul says he has learned the secret of contentment in....
The Winter of Our Discontent
Paul tells the Philippians that he has learned in every situation to be....
The World is Not Enough
While fallen humanity vainly seeks for that which brings contentment, Paul has....
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I Have Learned
In Philippians 4:10-11, Paul rejoices when he received a gift from the....
Mutual Care Within the Body of Christ
In Philippians 4:10, Paul begins his epilogue. In his closing remarks....
Doctrine Is for Living
After instructing the Philippians to live in such a way that they might experience the....
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Maintaining a Biblical Worldview
The enjoyment of joy in the Lord and transcendent peace are prominent....
Minds Stayed on Christ
Much of Paul’s instruction in Philippians has to do with the mind (be of one....
Christ-Like Thinking Pt. 2
The thought life of the Christian is an important component in our sanctification. We are....
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Christ-Like Thinking Pt. 1
In Philippians 4:8, Paul addresses the content of the Christian’s thought life. The things with....
What Was I Thinking?
The saints at Philippi enjoyed the peace of God’s salvation and had every reason to rejoice. However, their....
Guarded by God's Peace
In Philippians 4:7, Paul assures us that, when we commit everything to God in thankful....
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Peace Surpassing All Understanding
The peace of God that Christ secured for His people on the cross is an objective reality for all who are in....
From Anxiety to Prayer to Praise
In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul tells us to not be anxious about anything but bring everything to....
Standing Firm Through Prayer
In Matt 6, Jesus teaches about relief from anxiety in a sermon in which He first teaches us how to....
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The Worthlessness of Worry
In Philippians 4:6, Paul says, “Do not be anxious for anything.” The word “anxious” means....
The Lord is Near
In Philippians 4:5, Paul says, “Let your reasonableness be known to everyone; the Lord is....
I Will Say Again, Rejoice!
In Philippians 4:4, Paul gives the command to rejoice in the Lord always. Then, he repeats himself. This is....
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Conflict Resolution: A Family Affair
Contention between two prominent ladies in the Philippian church had disrupted the unity of....
Being Like-Minded in the Lord
The church at Philippi was a mature and well-grounded congregation. They had stood firm against....
The Urgent Appeal to Agree in the Lord
In Philippians 4:1-2, Paul addresses a serious problem within the....
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Stand Firm Thus in the Lord
In Phil 4:1, Paul bookends the admonition he began in 1:27 while....
The Glory Yet to Come
In Phil 3:20-21, Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven from which we....
Longing for Our Homeland
In Phil 3:20, Paul says “our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a....
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Citizens of Heaven
In Phil 3:17-21, Paul contrasts godly examples with the example of false brethren we must avoid. The enemies of the....
Beware of Enemies of the Cross
In Phil 3:17-19, Paul contrasts godly examples with examples we must not....
The Necessity of Godly Examples in Discipleship
In Phil 3:17, Paul encourages the saints to follow godly examples who live their....
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Following Godly Examples
In Phil 3:17, Paul urges Christians to follow godly examples. This is....
Following Godly Examples
In Philippians 3:17, Paul admonishes the brethren to join together in....
Act Your Age in Christ
In Phil 3:15-16, Paul tells us that those who are truly mature will have the same mindset and....
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The Upward Call of God in Christ
In Phil 3:12-14, Paul uses the analogy of a race to explain our journey through this life as we grow in....
Lean Into What Lies Ahead!
In Phil 3:12-14, Paul uses the analogy of a race to explain our journey through this life as we grow in....
Forget the Past and Press On
In Phil 3:12-14, the Apostle Paul doubles down on his admission that he has....
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Christ Has Made Me His Own
In Phil 3:12, Paul says, "Christ Jesus has made His own.” That’s why his all-consuming passion is to....
Not Yet Perfect
Perfectionism is an unbiblical doctrine that requires lowering God’s standard of....
Faith, Assurance and the Means of Grace
In Phil 3:8-11, we find that Paul’s all-consuming desire is to know....
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How Do We Come to Know Christ?
In Philippians 3:8-11, Paul speaks of the surpassing worth of knowing....
Knowing Christ from Death to Life to Glorification
In Philippians 3:9-11, Paul relates his own experience of salvation as his....
That I May Know Him
In Philippians 3:10, Paul moves from justification to sanctification. While we come to....
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When Losing Everything is Gaining All
In Philippians 3:7-8, Paul uses accounting terms in reference to His pursuit of....
A Worthless Spiritual Resume
In Philippians 3:4-7, the Apostle Paul uses his impressive “spiritual resume” as a Jew to....
Confidence in Christ Alone
In Phil 3:1-3, Paul commands the church to “rejoice in the Lord.” He then issues a warning to look out for those who....
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Rejoice in the Lord
In Philippians 3:1, Paul tells the saints to “rejoice in the Lord.” Neither he nor the Philippian saints were in....
Epaphroditus, an Example of Christlikeness
In Philippians 2:25-30, while informing the congregation of his....
Timothy, an Example of Christlikeness
In Philippians 2:19-24, the Apostle Paul informs the congregation of his....
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Lives Befitting the Gospel
Philippians 1:27-2:18 is an extended admonition on the importance of living in a....
It Is Worth it All
In the closing paragraph of Paul’s admonition to live in a manner befitting the Gospel, he encourages the....
Shining as Lights of the World
In Philippians 2:14-15, Paul admonishes the saints to....
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Without Grumbling and Disputing
The hymn of Christ’s humiliation and exaltation is at the heart of....
With Fear and Trembling
In Philippians 2:12-13, the Apostle Paul tethers our personal responsibility to....
For It Is God Who Works in You
Paul commands the saints to “work out your salvation with fear....
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Work Out Your Own Salvation
In Phil 2:12, Paul urges the saints to “work out their own....
Christ, the Counter Adam
There are two federal heads of humanity, Adam and Christ. Though Adam was a....
To the Glory of God the Father
Citing Isaiah 45, the Christ hymn in Philippians 2 climaxes with....
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Every Knee Will Bow
The Father highly exalted Christ and bestowed the divine name upon Him as the....
The Name Above Every Name
The world tells us we must promote ourselves, believe in ourselves and make a name for....
The Humble Christ is Highly Exalted
In Philippians 2:6-11, not only does Christ’s condescension teach us how to walk in....
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The Gift of the God-Man
The hymn of Christ in Philippians 2:6-11 is a summary of the Gospel from Christ’s perspective. Humanity was created to....
Even Death on a Cross
In the hymn of Christ in Philippians 2:6-11, Christ’s condescension is traced by degree....
Born in the Likeness of Men
The hymn of Christ in Philippians 2:6-11 describes the incarnation as the Son’s humiliation who....
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The Form of A Servant
In Philippians 2:7 we find that the Son, existing in the form of God, emptied Himself by taking the form of a servant. He did not cease to be....
The Wonder of Divine Humiliation
In Philippians 2:7, we’re told that, in Christ’s condescension and humiliation, He emptied....
Beholding Christ Cuts Us Down to Size
In support of his command to, in humility, count others more significant than ourselves, Paul sets Christ’s condescension before....
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Are You in Your Right Mind?
In Philippians 2:5, Paul is transitioning from his exhortation to humility and...
What Interests Are We to Look to?
When the Apostle Paul tells the Philippians saints to “look not only to your...
Look Rather to the Interests of Others
In Philippians 2:3, Paul urges the church to “do nothing from selfish ambition and conceit; but in...
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Humility and True Unity
The unity of the saints is a unity that begins with the truth. There can be no unity with those who proclaim a false Gospel and...
In Humility Count Others More Significant
Strife that was stirring within the church at Philippi was not only robbing Paul of the fulness of Gospel joy, it was depriving the congregation of...
The Same Mind, the Same Love
In Philippians 2:1-2, the Apostle urges unity on the basis of the Triune God’s blessings and Christian affection and...
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Paul's Impassioned Appeal
After instructing the saints to live in line with the Gospel as good citizens of heaven, standing firm in...
The Gracious Gift to Believe and Suffer
The climax of Paul’s instruction for how to live as citizens of heaven comes in...
Not Frightened in Anything
In Phil 1:27-30, Paul issues a “call to duty” for the citizens of heaven to...
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United for the Faith of the Gospel
In Philippians 1:27, Paul not only calls the church to live as citizens of heaven in a manner consistent with the Gospel, he also uses a military metaphor to...
Living Worthy of the Gospel
Paul sets forth an example of a life consumed with the Gospel of Christ. He instructs the saints at Philippi that...
To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain!
In Philippians 1, Paul assures the saints that nothing hinders the Gospel. He rejoices in the fact that...
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Every Reason to Rejoice!
In Philippians 1, Paul assures the saints that nothing hinders the Gospel. He rejoices in the fact that...
Rejoice When Christ is Preached!
Paul’s good report of the advancing Gospel reveals God’s sovereign control over all the affairs of humanity. Far from impeding...
The Indomitable Advance of the Gospel
After expressing confidence that God would finish the good work He had begun in the Philippians, Paul prays that it would be...
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Paul Prays for God's Finished Work
After expressing confidence that God would finish the good work He had begun in the Philippians, Paul prays that it would be...
God Finishes What He Begins
In the opening paragraph of Philippians, Paul thanks God for the saints at Philippi and intercedes for them with joy. They are joined with...
The Humble Apostle
The epistle to the Philippians is a joyful letter. While Paul writes to address temporal concerns, the letter is filled with...
Speaker
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Stan McGehee, Jr.
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