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Philippians 2:2 Philippians 2:2 (NRSV) 2 make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Make My Joy Complete I love it when people pick up there phones and have a look at them - then they smile. You know then - that someone on the other side cared…

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind…

Proposition: God wants us to have unity with humility. The Big Idea: God wants us to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being consistent in our Christian Living in spite of our circumstances, and by coming together in unity with humility and unselfishness. If there be therefore any consolation…

One Key that changes how we see, hear, and experience Holy Spirit. What if I told you that there is one specific key that can change how the gifts of Holy Spirit flow in you life? This one key will not only help with the gifts of Holy Spirit but it will help you flow and sync with Holy Spirit. You will…

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: The book “Thinking Like Jesus: Understanding the mind of Christ” says that When Paul penned this verse in his own language, he chose an interesting word for “mind . " The word mind here means "attitude" or "thinking." Therefore,…

Service is a response to Gods love for us in Jesus Christ that teaches us to live like Jesus through specific, tangible actions that contribute to the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.

What is the bases for our conduct? 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you are not…

Intro: This past week I had the privilege to preach Revival services at Fair Haven Baptist Church. My focus was on one word “VIVAL”. It came from my morning devotion by Vance Havner. NOT REVIVAL BUT “VIVAL” But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 . Everywhere…

Review So far in our series, we’ve learned that God is the creator and designer of our minds. Therefore, we are accountable to Him for how we think. We cannot allow our minds to be an open playground of good and evil thoughts. We must deliberately choose what thoughts we will allow and what thoughts…

Introduction: The Few. The Proud. The Marines. I’m sure you have heard that slogan in the past. It was used in a lot of the Marines advertising campaigns a few years ago. It was a slogan that reached into the heart of man and brought out what was already there. Pride. I have the utmost respect for our…

Illumination Two Camps, 1-2 1 So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp.” And he called the name of that place Mahanaim. The name Mahanaim means two camps and is a recognition that there were two groups present: Jacob’s physical group…

A Call for Christian Unity

A Living Sacrifice 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. What is the significance in the wording Paul uses “I appeal (urge)”? I appeal (urge) notice Paul did not say he expected,…

1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended…

Let love be without hypocrisy—by abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good, being devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor, not lagging behind in diligence, being fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, being…

Kingdom Privileges we often go through our days mindlessly partaking our citizenship. Kingdom privileges: Peace Harmonious relations and freedom from disputes. Isaiah 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord ; And I will heal him.…

Paul makes it clear that the key to a joyful healthy NT local church is a one-minded church. What qualities enable every member of the body to have a one-mindedness?

Turn to Romans 15 Looking back at the past two months - and trying to build off last week - it was a good time to look at what we’re doing and things that maybe need to shift, or tighten up, or even things that need to be let go. To be honest, this morning’s message, wrote up last Saturday when I was…

Introduction Today will conclude our sermon series on the Gospel My purpose in this series is to recalibrate our understanding of the Gospel In our world, the Gospel has been presented as a series of things to affirm and you are a Christian. But, as I saw Jesus present the Gospel, there are a lot of…

Summary: Response Required Think of how often you are expected to respond to people. You cannot relate to people without responding to them. And responding correctly is an important consideration for Christians. How should Christians live? We must always keep the WHY in mind (12:1-2). But we must also…

If you have your Bible (and I hope you do), please turn with me to 1 Peter. If you are able and willing, please stand for the reading of God’s Holy Word. 1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2…

Intro: A little boy was sitting on the front steps of his home. His face was cradled in his hands, and he looked very upset. His father came home and asked him what was wrong. The sad son looked up and said, “Well, just between us, Dad, I’m having trouble getting along with that wife of yours.” We all…

Problem identified: Sectarianism After addressing the church that Paul thanked God for (1Cor1:2, 4) who had everything (1Cor1:4, 6-7) who Paul calls for them to be united and faithful until the end (1Cor1:8-9) has a problem, or problems, but they stem back to division. Sectarianism: Excessive attachment…

This Week’s Theme: A God Who is Unwavering Word for the Week Faithfulness ( God’s): God’s perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to his name, his character and his word. Memory verse: 2 Timothy 2:13 “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” Essence of the Text: The prophet…