Grace Covenant Church Podcasts

Scripture Text: Philippians 4:8-9 Just as an athlete must have their mind focused in order to preform well, Christians must have their minds focused on the proper things in order to live for the glory of God. Supporting Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Acts 8:26-35

It’s natural to worry. Our world provides many opportunities to be anxious. However, for the believer, there is peace that passes understanding.

Scripture Text: Philippians 4:5 This may be one of the most difficult virtue to exhibit. In a world that tells us to “Look out for number one”, and “Stand up for yourself”, this attribute is basically extinct in our world. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-27, Matthew 18:28-30, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:18, Jude 3-4, 1 Peter 3:15, Philippians 2:5-7, Titus 3:1-5

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4 Paul commands believers to rejoice, and not only to rejoice, but to rejoice all the time. What does Paul mean, and is this even possible? Supporting Scripture: 2 Peter 2:22, Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Samuel 30:1-4, 1 Samuel 30:6

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:2-3 Paul desired that church members live in unity. The only way that will ever happen is if exalting Jesus is the main focus of the church.

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1

Sermon Scripture: John 13:1-17

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 God did not save us to sit on the bench and watch the race. He saved us to run, and ultimately finish the race!

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11 The goal of the Christian life is to know Christ deeply and act more and more like him. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, John 10:27, John 14:21-24, Philippians 2:5-8

Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-9 It’s natural for us to take pride in our “good works”. However, Paul warns the Philippians to be careful that they do not put confidence in the works of their flesh. We must constantly remind ourselves that the only works that are good in the sight of God are the works of Jesus. Supporting Scripture: Romans 2:28-29, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Galatians 3:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:...

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30 We must first and foremost keep our eye on Jesus. However, the Lord also places people into our lives to serve as examples of what it means to follow Christ. But remember, just as you are looking up to another believer who is faithfully living for Christ, someone else is looking at you. What do they see?  Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Titus 2:2-...

Scripture Text: Philippians 2:12-18 In verse 12 Paul tells the Philippian church to work out their salvation. In verses 14-16 he shows us what that looks like. Supporting Scriptures: Leviticus 11:45, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Numbers 21:4-6, Exodus 4:11, Colossians 3:15-16, Psalm 9:1

Scripture Text: Philippians 2:12​-13 What does it mean to work out our salvation? Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1, Matthew 11:28​-30

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 The church must walk together having one mind, one mission, and one master. The key to accomplishing this is humility.  Supporting Scripture: John 7:20​-23, James 4:1-2, Matthew 6:24​

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:27​-30 Paul says that it is not only granted to us to believe on Jesus, but also to suffer for his sake. The good news is, because of the church, we don't have to do this alone.  Supporting Scriptures: Acts 5:40​-42, Acts 4:29​-31, Psalm 133:1

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:19​-26 What is the purpose of your life? Paul said that it was no longer he who lived, but Christ who lived in him. It is only when Christ is the center of our world that we can have a biblical perspective of life and death. Supporting Scripture: Luke 12:15​-21, John 10:10​, Galatians 2:20​, Philippians 2: 12-1, Philippians 4:12​-13

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18 Hardship is a divine opportunity to proclaim Christ and the Gospel rather than ourselves.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14​-20 Don't worry, be happy. That's not just a catchy song, it's actually commanded in the Bible. When we seek happiness from this world, we will come up empty handed. That's because the only true source for enduring happiness is found in the resurrection of Christ! Happy Resurrection Day! Supporting Scripture: Philippians 3:4-10, John 11:25​, John 10.10, Coloss...

Sermon Scripture: Luke 19:28​-40 What is “Palm Sunday”? It’s the Day we commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which is also the beginning of “Holy Week”, the final days of Jesus's life before his crucifixion. All four gospels record this event. John tells us that the people cut palm branches and took them to meet Jesus, thus the term, Palm Sunday. As we read through Luke's account, we...

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11 When I ask, “Do you love your church?”, I’m not referring to a building, a preacher, or a style of worship, I’m talking about the people that make up the assembly. After all, church is an assembly of people. The question I’m asking is, do you love those people? Supporting Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, John 15:12​, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 4:31​-32, 1 Joh...

Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6 The most glorious truth about our relationship with God in Christ is that we had nothing to do with it's beginning, and we will have nothing to do with its completion. We are a work of grace, and by faith we trust God to complete the work He has begun in us! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Titus 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17​, John...

March 7, 2021 Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2  We will look at the History of Philippi and how God providentially placed a church there. This is important because our church is ultimately a descendant of this church!  Supporting Scripture: Acts 16