CrossPoint Sermons

The ends do not justify the means, but the means do lead to an end. Philippians 3:17–4:1 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their sh...

People who truly want to be like Jesus do things to be like Jesus. Philippians 3:12–16 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the...

When we start to get proud about our accomplishments, Paul reminds us to “look out.” Because it’s not about us. It’s about Jesus. Rejoicing For The Right Reasons Philippians 3:1-11 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For...

We have often misunderstood our connection to the local church as being customers, when we are actually soldiers. Philippians 2:19–30 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you kno...

We need to be hold-fast believers in let-loose culture. Philippians 2:14–18 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in va...

You depended on Him to save you, now depend on Him to use you. Philippians 2:12–13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Message Notes: 1. Put your salvation to WORK. 2. Because God is...

Your finish line is God's starting line. Philippians 2:5-11 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point...

A follower of Christ actually follows Christ. Philippians 2:1-5 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than you...

Do you suffer for the church? There is 168 hours in a week, if we can't give an hour and fifteen minutes of it to the Lord in a church service, we aren't ready to suffer for the church yet. Philippians 1:19-30 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all...

There is no place in Christianity for territorialism, tribalism, or terribleism. Philippians 1:12-18 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my im...

Righteousness isn’t a lure for Jesus, it’s the result of Jesus. Philippians 1:7-11 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8 For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And it is my prayer that y...

A friend to be thankful for doesn’t always agree with, cover for, or excuse away… but they stand by, stand strong with and even stand up to you. Philippians 1:1-6 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God in all my remem...