Rejoice in the Lord...Always!

In Philippians 4:6-7 Paul reminds us about the power of prayer.  We should not be anxious about anything, but we should take everything to God in prayer.  Do not let Satan take back ground that you have gained.  We are often pulled in different directions, creating anxiety in our lives.  This can lead to physical, mental, and emotional stress.  Prayer is a request made kno...

In Philippians 4:4 we hear Paul's eternal words, "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."  The main theme in his letter to the church at Philippi is filled with joy and rejoicing in the Lord.  He reminds the church, and also us today, that real joy is found only in the Lord.  We let ourselves be burdened by things like living in the past, our failures, and perhaps a s...

In Philippians 4:1-3 Paul expresses his love and concern for his "brethren dearly beloved" in Philippi.  He knows that there are some disagreements among two of the women and he seeks to encourage the others to help them resolve their differences and "be of the same mind in the Lord."  There are important lessons for today's church in these 3 verses.  1) Love all, 2) Be fair and get...

Philippians 3:15-21  Living Christ-like is a life-long endeavor.   1. (v.15) Don't get distracted. The Holy Spirit will show you what's right and what's wrong, and will guide us and teach us.  It takes work. 2. (v.16) Our actions should line up with our beliefs.  Practice what you know.  Be consistent.  Live like a good Christ follower. 3. (v.17) We need good examples...

In Philippians 3:12-14 Paul tells us that the race isn't over.  Two things we need to know, 1) we are all sinners, and 2) Christ is a Great Savior.  We are called and kept safe by Jesus Christ.  Don't look back and live in the past.  Instead, focus on the future because God has a plan for you.  The "high calling of God in Christ Jesus" gives us a goal.  When we know w...

Philippians 3:7-11 We are the biggest obstacle the Holy Spirit has to overcome while transforming us into the image of Jesus Christ.  Gain for me is a loss for Christ.  Paul says that when he LOST his wealth and position (he called it dung) he WON with Christ.  What will you say when God asks you, "How did you live your life?"  Jesus died as a sacrifice for our sins.  He w...

Philippians 3:1-6   Paul commands us to "Rejoice" and "Beware".  Anything that takes away from "Jesus only" is evil.  You can't be obedient enough. We should worship God in the Spirit, Rejoice in Christ, and have no confidence in the flesh.  Trusting in your heritage, religion, zeal, or confidence will not redeem you.  Only in Jesus is your faith, hope, and confidence. &nb...

Seven ideas upon which to focus for 2021: 1. Let's find our joy in Jesus 2. Let's let love be our language 3. Let's let mercy be our attitude 4. Let's let faithfulness be our aim 5. Let's let truth be our fuel 6. Let's let gentleness guide our actions 7. Let's let God's glory by our goal

Sermon by Pastor Andy Plank, December 6, 2020      Luke 1:5-16 . . . . How is your prayer life? Let God answer in His own TIME, in His own WAY, in His own POWER, and in His own PURPOSE.  Let God BE God!

Sermon by Pastor Andy Plank, November 29, 2020      Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:18-21 . . . . We can learn about true faith through the examples of Mary and Joseph. To live by FAITH we must believe the unbelievable, make time to hear God, find strength in the promises of God, not worry about what everyone else thinks, be available for His plan, and realize that NOTHING IS IMPO...

Sermon by Pastor Andy Plank:  Don't rejoice in physical things.  Be obedient not by laws, but by faith.