As I was concluding Sunday’s sermon, I read the following quote from Charles Spurgeon, which he said during one of his own sermons in 1866: “Suppose that God saved men…
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In Philippians 4:8 Paul exhorts his readers to think deeply about good things. He was encouraging what we might call Christian meditation, which George Swinnock (1627-1673) defined as “a serious…
Last Sunday night, as Super Bowl LII ended with a defeated New England Patriots football team (my favorite football team), the morning’s sermon text was brought to mind – Philippians…
In Philippians 3:18, Paul cautions believers to watch out for professing believers who, in actuality, walk “as enemies of the cross of Christ.” I think, for many, the word “enemy”…
It’s no secret the Apostle Paul was a sports nut. He loved sports, probably played them, and obviously understood them. By the time Paul was born the annual Greek, (and…
Here is D.A. Carson’s helpful word on Philippians 3:10, where the Apostle Paul says “…that I may know him and the power of his resurrection.” In Paul’s usage, the “power…
“Look out for the dogs.” –Apostle Paul (Philippians 3:2) The Apostle Paul stood in opposition against the false teachers of his day. He refuted their claims (Romans 2:25-29), warned Christians…
As I’ve been preaching through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, I would say my most practically helpful commentary has been “Basics for Believers: An Exposition of Philippians” by D.A. Carson. …
Yesterday I preached on humility, with Philippians 2:5-8 as the text. I was thinking this morning how dangerous compliments and flattery are to the Christian pursuing humility, and how imperative…
Last week, as I prepared to preach from Philippians 2:1-4, I was convicted by the following quote from D.A. Carson: “It is always deeply disturbing to find some professed Christians,…