The Cross and the Crown

How do we combat anxiety? In Philippians 4:4-9, Paul gives perhaps the most practical formula in all of Scripture for fighting anxiety.

Euodia and Synteche were two Philippian women who had labored with Paul side by side in the gospel. At the time of Paul's letter, the relationship seems to have grown icy. How will Paul confront his two friends? 

In this short series, we will be reading through various sermons, primary sources, and short books written throughout Church History. 

What does it mean to stand firm in the Lord? Why does Paul speak so lovingly of the church at Philippi? How do we cultivate similar longings? 

What will our resurrected and glorified bodies be like? What will the New Heavens and the New Earth be like? 

Often referred to as the Parable of the Tenants, we see that this story hinges on the Son Himself. One of the most unique parables of Christ, Jesus incorporates both historical and prophetic elements.

What are the implications of our heavenly citizenship? What does it mean to be broken for the lost? Why does Paul contrast the hopelessness apart from Christ with the hope that we have in our Lord? 

What are the marks of maturity in the Christian walk? What does it mean to think for the glory of God? What are the fruits of a role model?

On what basis can we hope to press on through life's difficulties? From where do we draw our strength? To whom shall we look as an example?

What does Jesus' interaction with the rich young ruler in Mark 10 show us about who He is and how alluring the treasures of this world often prove to be? Is there a superior rich young ruler who shall show us the way? 

As Cory presses into the person and work of Christ, we find doctrines that sing and glory in Christ our Treasure. 

Jesus gives multiple parables in Luke 14. How do they relate? Why does Jesus say what he says, when it seems to blatantly contradict His other teachings? Why are they not contradictions?

What is the connection between rejoicing in the Lord in verse 1, the warning passages in verse 2, and Paul's glorying in Christ? How does Paul present the ideas of justification, sanctification, and glorification? 

Are we accountable for how we live our lives? What are the consequences for wasting our lives? What are the consequences for living them for the glory of God?

How did Paul exemplify what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel? 

What, in Paul's mind, made Epaphroditus worthy of being an example of what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel? How should we respond to Epaphroditus' example? 

What, in Paul's mind, made Timothy worthy of being an example of what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel? How should we respond to Timothy's example? 

What does Paul mean when he tells us that we are to "work out our salvation that God is working in us?" How do we do that? 

In this parable, Jesus examines the ideas of justice, mercy, and forgiveness. What responsibility do we have as believers to stand up against injustice? How do process injustices when weighed alongside forgiveness? 

In this parable from Matthew 20, Jesus examines the ideas of justice and grace.

What is the steadfast love of the Lord like? What is the righteousness of God like? In this song, we see a picture of the wickedness of sin, the attributes of God, and how we should respond to the attributes of God. Warm, personal, and uplifting, we find Christ at the center of this beautiful portrait of David's relationship with God. 

Typically labeled "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," we see clearly that this parable is as much about the father and elder son. What is Jesus conveying to the Pharisees? How does this take us to the very heart of the gospel?

Is the Parable of the Good Samaritan simply and only a moral nudge to love our neighbor better, or is there something more at work within Christ's teaching?

The Hymn of Christ closes with the exaltation of the Lord of Lords to the glory of God the Father. What does the exaltation of Christ entail? 

Philippians 2:5-11 immerses us the deepest truths of the person and work of Christ. The truths it contains propel us to worship the Son of God and stand in awe of His glory.