Genesis 19:26 In Paul's letter to the Philippians, we see him instructing them not to look back but to keep their eyes fixed on the prize that is Jesus Christ. This reminds me of a story found in Genesis, where we see Lot and his wife. If you know it at all, you know that Lot's wife did look back even though the Lord commanded them not to.   In Genesis 19, we see two cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, th...  Read More

Philippians 3:17-4:1 When I was a kid, Michael Jordan was the best basketball player in the NBA. Nowadays, people want to say that LeBron James is the best. The debate will rage on forever as to who is the best of all time. I have my opinion, and so do you if you even care. As I think back to that time, almost every boy who loved basketball wanted to be like Michael Jordan. One thing that Jordan w...  Read More

Warnings are meant to be repeated! The Apostle Paul wanted the Philippians to understand that people were infiltrating the church that had a form of outward godliness, but on the inside, they were filled with selfish ambitions leading to all kinds of immorality. He saw these people as a threat to both the unity of the church and the advancement of the Gospel. We too must be on the “look out” for t...  Read More

Read Philippians 3:17-4:1 today as you prepare for tomorrow’s sermon and think over some of these questions.   What stuck out to you?   What example does Paul show us, and how can we follow it?   What does it mean to fix our eyes on heaven rather than earthly things?   How do we find joy in Christ over anything else?    Take a few minutes and pray for God to help you reset your mind on heaven. Ask...  Read More

There was a time in my life when I didn’t think real change was possible. I thought I’d always be carrying around the same baggage, reacting the same way, falling into the same patterns. But then God got a hold of my heart.Ezekiel 36:25–27 has become one of the most personal and powerful passages in my life. It's not just a promise—it's my story. The words “I will give you a new heart and put a ne...  Read More

"11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." I am one of those people who are always looking into the future. Where will I be in 10,5 or even next year? I've been that way my entire life. For most people like me, we tend to get our hopes set on something, and when it doesn't work out, we get disappoint...  Read More