Phillipians – Crabtree Church Harpenden

Generosity of Spirit (1st Advent)

Phil 4:10-20 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is toContinue reading “Generosity of Spirit (1st Advent)”

The God of Peace and the Peace of God

Phil 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, willContinue reading “The God of Peace and the Peace of God”

Pressing on: the goal of knowing Jesus

Phil 3:1-4:1 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom IContinue reading “Pressing on: the goal of knowing Jesus”

Two great colleagues

Phil 2:19-30 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ButContinue reading “Two great colleagues”

Jesus’ humility is our example

Phil 1:27-2:18; 4:2-3 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And beingContinue reading “Jesus’ humility is our example”

To Live is Christ

Phil 1:12-26 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, whichContinue reading “To Live is Christ”

Paul’s joy and prayer

Phil 1:1-11 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on toContinue reading “Paul’s joy and prayer”