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Philippians 3:1-3 Dead religion robs a believer of their joy. Paul adds shock value to this message in order to warn us against these joy stealers.

Philippians 2:25-30 In the gospels we are presented with two basins. The basin of Pilate said "I wash my hands of this mess", and the basin that Jesus used to wash the disciples feet. Paul sets Epaphroditus before us as an example of a Jesus follower who was not afraid to get his hands dirty.

Philippians 2:19-24 When people interact with Christians they often feel that they have just met the judge and jury. This is not what Jesus intended for his followers. We should follow the example of Christ, always leaving people with a sense of being valued. And a strong conviction that a life with God is a life worth living.

Philippians 2:12-13 Andy Stanley says it best "Salvation is free, it will cost you nothing. Following Jesus will cost you everything."

Philippians 1:27-28 To “Take a Stand” is not the absence of movement or action, but it is to position yourself in a way that would ensure victory. Jesus Said: “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. (Matthew 10:16) Jesus never answered questions that would offend or alienate his followers for the purpose of “taking a stand”. He d...

Philippians 12:1-18 If sex, money, power, and fame results in happiness, then Hollywood should be filled with the happiest people on earth. But we seem to find the happiest person on earth, right here… in PRISON. Paul wanted the church to know that God can use adverse circumstances to bring about changed lives.

Paul prays for abundant, intelligent, and discerning love for the Philippian saints.