Philippians Philippians

What do you tend to think about? Do you think GOOD THOUGHTS, or BAD ONES? Do you focus on GOOD THINGS, or BAD THINGS? The focus of your thoughts will direct your future. That is the Apostle Paul's warning in today's text in Philippians 4.

Will you STAND TALL if you face OPPOSITION? Standing is easy when there are no forces acting against you. It is harder when you are being pushed or pulled contrary to your will. Click to listen to Week 8 in our study of Philippians.

This world is NOT your home. You may think it is - but in the larger scheme of things, it is absolutely not. It is a short stay. It is a temporary pit-stop on an eternal highway. Click to listen to this reminder that the Christian's "citizenship" is in Heaven.

Your future IS better than your past. There IS hope on the horizon. That's the message of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3, when he talks about "pressing on" toward an encouraging future - no matter how bad your past has been. Click to listen to our latest study in the Book of Philippians.

What does it mean to WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION? Why did Paul use those words? What kind of "work" was he talking about, and why is it done "with fear and trembling?" Click to learn more in our study of the second half of Philippians 2.

Jesus can relate to what you're going through. Philippians 2 says that He took on our nature and likeness, and experienced our hurts and pains. We refer to this as the "humility" or "condescension" of Christ. However, Philippians not only says that Jesus was humbled, it also says that He was exalted. Click to learn more in Week 3 of our study.