"philippians" Tagged Sermons
Unshakeable Joy
Can happiness survive suffering? In this message from Philippians 1:18-30, Peter Tepper explores the surprising secret behind the Apostle Paul’s joy while imprisoned in Rome awaiting trial. While most of us tie our happiness to circumstances, success, or security, Paul points to a deeper source of joy that remains steady even when life falls apart. Through stories from Paul’s ministry, reflections on what truly makes us happy, and the powerful example of Christ’s sacrifice, this sermon challenges listeners to discover…
The Sweet Exchange: Embracing Christ’s Righteousness
Sermon preached on the 6th of April, 2025 by Bishop Justin Holcomb at St Peter the Fisherman, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Philippians 3:4b-14 The Futility of Self-Reliance for Justification: Bishop Holcomb emphasizes the inadequacy of relying on personal achievements, heritage, or moral performance to justify one’s existence before God. He uses the example of Paul in Philippians 3, who considered his own credentials and accomplishments as loss compared to the righteousness found in Christ. The Concept of Justification by Faith:…