Sunday Sermons

The sermon begins with an introduction of Pastor Stephen Khoury, who leads Holy Land Missions in Israel. Pastor Khoury speaks about his experiences and challenges of preaching the Gospel in Israel amidst persecution. He emphasizes the importance of holding a positive mindset, based on Philippians 4:8-9, and shares stories of resilience and faith under duress. Pastor Khoury outlines the vision for...

In this sermon, Pastor Josiah preaches on sermon focusing on Philippians 4:5b-7, addressing the universal struggle with anxiety. He emphasizes the importance of replacing anxious thoughts with prayer, approaching God with neediness, thankfulness, and faith. Using real-life anecdotes, he encourages the congregation to trust in God’s near presence and promises. He highlights the distinction between...

Visiting missionary Dave Merkh shares his journey of understanding true joy through Philippians 4:4-5, emphasizing the profound impact of finding joy and gentleness in Christ. Using personal stories, particularly an example from his time in Brazil and reflections on his grandchildren, he contrasts happiness, which is fleeting and circumstantial, with joy, which is stable and rooted in Christ. He c...

Pastor Emeritus Mark delivers a sermon on Philippians 4, emphasizing the deep affection Paul had for the Philippian church. Despite their strong faith, Paul addresses an underlying conflict between two influential women, Euodia and Syntyche. Paul calls for them to 'agree in the Lord' and to resolve their differences, highlighting the importance of unity and harmony within the church. The sermon st...

Pastor Ben preaches about mentorship within the Christian faith, focusing on Philippians chapter 3. Through Paul’s letters, Ben highlights mentorship as a crucial component for personal and spiritual development, asserting that no one in the faith has 'arrived' in their maturity. He correlates this to the need for mentorship, emphasizing that it is impossible to live out discipleship to Christ alo...

Pastor Mike preaches on Philippians chapter 3, exploring Paul's letter to the Philippians written around 30 years after Jesus's death and resurrection. The focal passage emphasizes Paul's humility, his pursuit of Christ, and the tension between the 'already' and 'not yet' aspects of spiritual maturity. The sermon highlights key principles, including recognizing that spiritual life begins with Chri...

Jerry Costello, a Collingswood campus pastor, preaches on Philippians 3:1-11. He discusses the value of repeatedly examining the same scripture from different perspectives. Costello highlights the importance of knowing Christ, describing how Paul counted all his achievements as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. He contrasts living according to the flesh with living in faith a...

Philippians 3:1-11 is linked to the concept of dying to oneself daily and understanding the importance of loss in the spiritual journey. Pastor Ben shares a personal experience of loss and describes how Paul in the scripture regards his accomplishments as 'rubbish' compared to knowing Christ. Practical guidance on facing frustrations, grieving, and accepting suffering is provided, emphasizing that...

This sermon focuses on Philippians 2:25-30, discussing the example of Epaphroditus as a model of humility, servitude, and obedience, much like Jesus and Timothy. Pastor Emeritus Mark explains Epaphroditus' journey as a messenger and caregiver sent by the Philippian church to assist Paul, highlighting his near-death experience and dedication. Mark stresses that true honor comes from living a Christ...

Pastor Jared preaches on Philippians chapter 2, focusing on Christian virtues such as unity, humility, and unconditional love. He emphasizes the importance of having a physical Bible and guides the congregation through Paul's letter, particularly highlighting Timothy as an exemplary model of these virtues. He shares personal anecdotes, including his experience taking over a membership class and le...

Pastor Mike's sermon focuses on a passage from Philippians 2:14-18, emphasizing the importance of living without grumbling or disputing and instead, embracing joy and faith. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and urges the congregation to see God’s sovereignty in all circumstances. Ginny Owens, a blind singer-songwriter and author, shares her story and performs songs that illustrate the...

Pastor Emeritus Mark Willey leads through a sermon on Philippians 2:12-13, focusing on the theme of sanctification. The passage emphasizes both the believer's responsibility to 'work out' their salvation and God's role in working within them to will and act according to His purpose. Mark offers a historical context of Christian movements like Pietism and Quietism, highlighting their imbalances in...

Pastor Ben shares an Easter sermon about the transformative power of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that while human nature and the physical world tend to decay from new to old, Jesus reverses this process, making old things new. Using personal anecdotes and biblical references from Genesis to Revelation, he illustrates how the scripture narrates humanity's fall and God's covenantal promise of redempti...

This sermon focuses on the exalted Jesus, based on Philippians 2:1-11. Starting with a hymn of adoration, pastor Mike discusses the humility and obedience of Jesus, who emptied himself and was obedient to death on a cross. He elaborates on the exaltation of Jesus by God, who raised him from the dead, ascended him to heaven, and placed him at the right hand of the Father. Mike explains the Greek te...

Pastor Emeritus Mark Willey invites the congregation to study Philippians 2:1-11, emphasizing the humility and servanthood of Jesus Christ. Revisiting themes previously addressed by Pastor Ben, he highlights the importance of believers adopting the mind of Christ, which involves humility, unity, and service to others. Mark contrasts human pride with the humility demonstrated by Jesus, who, despite...

This sermon delves into Philippians chapter 2, exploring the desire to understand the mind of Christ and its implications for Christian living. Pastor Ben emphasizes that Philippians 2 provides not just a narrative but a glimpse into the mindset of Jesus Christ. The sermon highlights the importance of humility and self-sacrifice as exemplified by Jesus, who emptied himself and took the form of a s...

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Pastor Ben's sermon is based on Philippians Chapter 2, which parallels Paul's speech on Mars Hill in Acts 17, emphasizing the human longing for unity and community. Ben outlines how Paul connects this longing to Christ and exhorts the congregation to complete his joy by being of one mind, showing humility, and considering others above themselves. Ben includes various cultural references, including...

This sermon discusses the importance of living a life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Pastor Mike begins with an analysis of the Apostle Paul's life, his conversion, missionary journeys, and letters, particularly focusing on Philippians. Using historical context and geographic references to Jerusalem, the speaker illustrates Paul's background and how his experiences shaped his teachings. The core...

Mark Willey, Pastor Emeritus at FCC, delivers a sermon on Philippians 1:18-26, reflecting on Paul's confidence in showing the greatness of Christ whether in life or death. He emphasizes that Paul rejoices in Christ being proclaimed despite his imprisonment, where he has even preached to the elite praetorian guard. Paul’s confidence is rooted in dependence on Christ, the prayers of believers, and t...

Pastor Jared introduces the passage from Philippians 1:12-18. He explains how Paul's imprisonment has unexpectedly served to advance the gospel, both through his constant witness to the Imperial Guard and by inspiring other believers to preach with boldness. Jared emphasizes that Paul, despite his dire circumstances, rejoices because Christ is proclaimed. He interprets Paul's message to mean that...

Pastor Ben preaches on the importance of joy found in the midst of sorrow as well as joy from prayer, specifically intercessory prayer, as taught by Apostle Paul in Philippians. The sermon covers Paul's prayers for the Philippian church, stressing the importance of praying for others to grow in love and discernment. He emphasizes praying with affection and confidence, building community through pr...

This sermon is centered around the theological and spiritual concept of joy, as explored in the biblical book of Philippians. Pastor Ben elaborates on two key Greek words—'Cairo' (joy) and 'freno' (mindset)—highlighting their significance throughout the book. He shares a personal anecdote about a challenging morning to illustrate the fragility and pursuit of joy amidst daily struggles. It is empha...

This sermon begins a new series on Philippians. Pastor Ben's focus is introducing the book of Philippians and its key themes, including a handout provided to the congregation, outlining ten important background points. These points cover the historical context of Philippi, its founding by Philip II, the transition from the Greek to Roman Empire, the Macedonian vision, the establishment of the firs...

Pastor Emeritus Mark Willey preaches the final sermon in this series on Ephesians 6:20-24, discussing the role of Tychicus in delivering Paul's message to encourage the Ephesians about his well-being despite being in prison. The sermon reflects on the importance of community and emphasizes Paul's 'signature moves': encouragement, prayer, and challenges. Mark explains how Paul's concluding messages...