Philippians

Paul's Closing Remarks

Sat, 6 May 2017 17:21:23 +0000

1. An Ascription to the Glory of God
2. An Acknowledgement of Unity in the Family
3. An Application of Grace to every Believer

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 23/04/2017
Length:

Contentment

Sun, 9 Apr 2017 21:39:23 +0000

In a world where people continually seem to be discontent with their lot, the apostle Paul encourages us to think about our own levels of contentment in Christ.

1. The Meaning of Contentment (vs. 11)

2. The Source of Contentment (vs. 11)

3. The Secret of Contentment (vs. 13)

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 09/04/2017
Length:

The Believer's Thought-Life

Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:36:02 +0000

What we have on our minds relates directly to our peace (vs. 7).

1. A Disciplined Thought Life (vs. 8)

2. An Obedient Outward-Life (vs. 9)

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 26/03/2017
Length:

Do Not Be Anxious

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 14:18:37 +0000

In the midst of the stormy tempest of life, are we a picture of peace and serenity? The life of the Christian should be one without anxiety, stress or worry. Yet we let sinful unbelief take over all to often. Paul reminds us here to be at peace and not let worry or anxiety take over.

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 19/03/2017
Length:

Rejoice Always

Sun, 5 Mar 2017 21:09:59 +0000

This text immediately combats the view that Christians are to be long-faced, kill-joys. Paul isn't recommending this, he is commanding it, rejoice!

It isn't easy to always rejoice in life, so let us consider:

1. The Basis of this Joy
2. The Duration of this Joy
3. The Experience of this Joy

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 05/03/2017
Length:

Paul's Relationship with the church in Philippi

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 13:24:24 +0000

1. Paul's Attitude to the Philippians
2. Paul's Challenge to the Philippians
3. Paul's Appeal to the Philippians
4. Paul's Encouragement to the Philippians

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 26/02/2017
Length:

The Christian Life as a Race

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:41:12 +0000

1. The Race Paul was Running
2. The Aim Paul was Making
3. The Approach Paul was Taking
4. The Reward Paul was Anticipating

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 12/02/2017
Length:

Christian Citizenship

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 17:39:27 +0000

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 19/02/2017
Length:

Nothing but Christ

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 21:31:32 +0000

1. Race, a failure
2. Ritual, a failure
3. Religion, a failure
4. Respectability, a failure

Paul was addressing the fact that we should only look to Christ for our salvation.

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 22/01/2017
Length:

The Real Circumcision

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 21:28:31 +0000

1. A Warning to Heed (vs. 2)
2. An Assurance to Accept (vs. 3)
3. A Definition to Guide (vs. 4)

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 15/01/2017
Length:

What is Worthy of Praise?

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:18:08 +0000

What is worthy of your praise in the world today? Is it sporting prowess, humour and wit or elocution?

Paul reminds the Philippians of what is worthy of praise amongst two workers that were coming to them. He highlights characteristics within them that were worthy of praise:

1. Compassion
2. Godliness
3. Humility
4. Faith
5. Diligence
6. Courage
7. Self-Sacrifice

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 14/08/2016
Length:

Obedience in God

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:17:30 +0000

1. Obey God with Diligence
2. Obey God with Reverence
3. Obey God with Confidence

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 31/07/2016
Length:

A Need to Complain

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:14:40 +0000

We can be tempted to grumble and complain. Paul in this passage tells us to replace this complaining with rejoicing.

We have three reasons to consider why we shouldn't complain:

1. The World needs your Witness
2. The Future needs your Faithfulness
3. The Saints share your Suffering

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 07/08/2016
Length:

The Search for Peace

Wed, 7 Sep 2016 22:09:40 +0000

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 17/07/2016
Length:

Live your Life Worthy of the Gospel

Wed, 7 Sep 2016 22:06:29 +0000

What does a 'life worthy of the gospel' look like? Our life must be a reflection of Jesus Christ.

Live a life worthy of the Gospel by:

1. Standing Firm
2. Striving Side by Side
3. Suffering without Fear

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 10/07/2016
Length:

A Christ-Centred Life

Mon, 4 Jul 2016 10:01:44 +0000

This week has seen the aniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Such a tragic loss of life causes us to think, what is the purpose of life? It causes us to examine, what is worth dying for?

Paul shows here that for the Christian, we are to focus on a Christ-centred life.

To centre our life on Christ, we must:

1. Find your Purpose in Life
2. Desire Christ
3. Work for Christ

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 03/07/2016
Length:

Rejoice in Christ

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:19:02 +0000

Very often once a movement loses its leader, it will fail. Paul, a leader of a movement focusing on evangelising to the Gentiles, is captured and imprisoned. The watching world looked on at this movement which was sure to be doomed. However in the midst of this, Paul encourages his listeners with the message of the immovable leader of Christ and how they should rejoice in Him.

1. God will use your Situation to Advance the Gospel
2. God will use your Strengths to Advance the Gospel
3. God will use your Shortcomings to Advance the Gospel

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 26/06/2016
Length:

Spiritual Insurance

Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:02:56 +0000

We can insure nearly everything in this life. What about aspects of our spiritual life? We cannot but insurance against sins that beset us, against doubts and temptations. Paul reminds us here that we don't need insurance as we have the faithfulness and promises of God.

We are encouraged to put our trust in God's faithfulness because:

1. God Loves You
2. God Will Build You Up
3. God Will Perfect Us

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 19/06/2016
Length:

Philippians: An Overview

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:46:42 +0000

Brian Wright (Manhattan R.P.C.N.A, KS) is joining Lisburn R.P.C for a three month placement as part of his course of studies with the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (PA).

Philippians is a contrast to other forms of Pauline literature, there was no great controversy and it was written with updates and advice. One key theme emerges, to stand firm in the Gospel given to them. A message that is applicable for today's Church as it was then.

1. The Church Planter
2. The Congregation
3. The Charge

Speaker: Brian Wright
Series: Philippians
Event: Lisburn
Date: 12/06/2016
Length:

A P.S. Of Great Blessing

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:18:13 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 10/03/2013
Length:

Generous Christianity

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:40:53 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 03/03/2013
Length:

The Secret of Contentment

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:32:20 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 17/02/2013
Length:

A Peace Deal

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:15:50 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 10/02/2013
Length:

Not A Care In The World

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:05:31 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 03/02/2013
Length:

24/7 Blessedness (Joy)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:06:04 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 20/01/2013
Length:

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:17:42 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 13/01/2013
Length:

From Glory To Glory

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 19:19:40 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 06/01/2013
Length:

Follow The Leader

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:48:15 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 30/12/2012
Length:

A Christian. 2 Steps Forward, 1 Back

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:18:20 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 23/12/2012
Length:

Right With God At Last

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:53:45 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 16/12/2012
Length:

When Loss Is Gain

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:20:36 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 09/12/2012
Length:

A Total Loss Of Self Confidence

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 19:41:59 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 02/12/2012
Length:

Mad Dogs And Jewish Men

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:41:00 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 11/11/2012
Length:

Sealed With A Holy Kiss

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 19:32:26 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 04/11/2012
Length:

Christian Shine Out

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:31:53 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 28/10/2012
Length:

The Christian Workout

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:32:28 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 21/10/2012
Length:

Humbly Serving Others Like The Master

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:54:02 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 14/10/2012
Length:

Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:59:23 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 07/10/2012
Length:

Death But Not As We Know It

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:47:29 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 23/09/2012
Length:

Rejoicing in the Good Out of Evil

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:59:08 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 09/09/2012
Length:

From Rome With Love

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:59:51 +0000

Speaker: John Coates
Series: Philippians
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 19/08/2012
Length:

Opposition to the Gospel

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:45:48 +0000

Opposition to the Gospel. a) The opposition the Philippians were experiencing; b) The qualities the Philippians are to demonstrate.

Speaker: Robert Robb
Series: Philippians
Event: The Clinton Centre
Date: 21/06/2009
Length:

Unity among the LORD's people.

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:30:05 +0000

Unity among the LORD's people. a) The grounds of Paul's appeal; b) The substance of Paul's appeal; c) The outworking of Paul's appeal.

Speaker: Robert Robb
Series: Philippians
Event: The Clinton Centre
Date: 12/07/2009
Length:

To Die is Gain

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:41:22 +0000

Speaker: Robert Robb
Series: Philippians
Event: The Clinton Centre
Date: 07/06/2009
Length: