Sermons

Paul shows us that true contentment is learned, unconditional and Christo-centric.

Paul expounds upon how our thoughts and who we imitate should glorify God.

Paul gives reasons why with Christ we can have constant joy, abundant gentleness and inexpicable peace.

Paul entreats the Philippian brethren to stand firm in the Lord and agree in the Lord.

Paul brings out three ways to show our citizenship: follow other believers, there will be resistance, long for Christ.

Paul makes three for the successful conclusion of the race set before us:
    Run the Race, See the Finish, Lean on God

Paul speaks to our pitiful plight, our glorious gift and our definite destiny in Jesus Christ alone.

Paul give three commands:  Rejoice in the Lord, Find no confidence in the flesh, See Christ as our everything.

Paul stresses humility, reliability and sacrifice as marks of mature Christians

Paul reminds of of three critical commands of God's Word:
    Do not grumb, complain or question,  Live as God's children, Testify to the Gospel.

Three stages of Salvation: Justification, Sanctification and Glorification

Points: Exhortation to live in Christ's humility; Examples of Christ's humility; Effects from Christ's humility.

Paul draws our attention to focus, harmony and desires.

Living lives as Citizens worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
      a) shown in unity       b) shown in belief and suffering

Paul reminds believers: What is the Gospel; Why is Easter Crucial and How it affects them.

Paul speaks to four reasons for his joy:
     Joy in his deliverance; Joy in knowing Christ will be honored in his body; Joy in knowing death is the ultimate healing;
     Joy in knowing his continued life is fruitful for the Philippians

Paul addresses three main points:
         The Gospel advances because of adverse circumstances
         The Gospel advances because of increasing confidence by believers
         The Gosepl advances despite ulterior motives

What is your certainty in your life during these uncertain times?

God has powere over all things!           God knows what we need!        God's plan is best!

Paul tells us who, what and when God will complete the good work which he began in His Saints.

Humanity has two groups: the blessed (believers) and the wicked (unbelievers).

The Psalmist speakes to the blessed man, the wicked and the judgment.

This is the linstallation service for Joshua Bertsch as Pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church, held on Sunday, January 19th, at 2:30pm with various ministers.

Jesus speaks to the crowd in paarables.  To his disciples, he gives the meaning.

Key Words: Jesus, Sower, Seed, Soil