In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard continues looking at Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi by focusing on chapter 2 verses 1-4. Flowing from 1:27-30 Paul calls the Philippians to complete his joy through oneness in mind and love, his goal (2:2). This is appealed to through the four-fold grounds (2:1): encouragement of Christ, comfort from love, and participation in the Spirit, and also through Paul’s shared bond of affection and sympathy with the Philippians. This carries application of humility and other-centeredness, the grind of the appeal (2:3-4). Through the ground, the goal, and the grind we too are called to oneness, humility and joy through the finished work of Christ on the cross. How does the work of Christ shape our oneness at Cornerstone? How does the unearned grace of the gospel propel us to humility?
Read Online: Philippians 2:1-4
Sermons from Cornerstone Church, a thriving congregation of the PCA nestled in the expanding Milwaukee suburb of Delafield. Cornerstone's vision is to impact the western suburbs for Christ by calling them to Realize their need for Christ, to Respond to God's call in worship, and to Relate the message of the gospel by Reaching out to Others.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Philippians 1:27-30 - Living as Worthy Citizens
In this sermon, Rev. Chris Vogel will be looking at Philippians 1:27-30 as we continue our sermon series in Paul's letter to the Philippian church. In this passage we see Paul calls us to consider our conduct, how we live as citizens of heaven here on earth. Our citizenship reflects the work of the Son, the unity of the Spirit and the grace of the Father. The grace that we have as believers entails not only the gift of faith in Christ, but also the call to suffering.
Read Online: Philippians 1:27-30
Read Online: Philippians 1:27-30
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Philippians 1:18b-26 - Whether By Life or By Death
In this sermon, Rev. Ben Sinnard will be looking at Philippians 1:18b-26 as we continue our sermon series in Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. In this passage we see Paul continuing his thoughts from last week as he wrote about his imprisonment and the spread of the gospel message. Through this passage we see a beautiful vision for life, a motivating truth to cling to that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (v21). For Christians there is real, legitimate tension between living and dying, knowing that upon death we gain all, Christ. For Paul living unafraid to die (because in death is gain) frees him to live for Christ. Is Christ more precious to you then your life? Do you really believe that death is gain? Whether by life or by death Christ will be honored.
Read Online: Philippians 1:18b-26
Read Online: Philippians 1:18b-26
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