Standing Firm in the Gospel: A Passionate Pursuit of Christ (Philippians 3:12-16)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Passionate Pursuit of Christ | Philippians 3:12-16
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Standing Firm in the Gospel consists not only in putting off our former manner of life, but also in pursuing Christ and Christlikeness with all of our being.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Treasuring Christ Above All (Philippians 3:7-11)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Treasuring Christ Above All | Philippians 3:7-11
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

In stark contrast to our dark former life, as Christians we now have immeasurable blessings because of our union with Christ. 

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Shunning Self-Reliance (Philippians 3:3-6)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Shunning Self-Reliance | Philippians 3:3-6
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Christians who stand firm in the Gospel shun self-reliance, and strive to locate their sufficiency in Christ alone, not only at their conversion, but also in their ongoing sanctification.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Undeterred by Opposition (Philippians 3:1-2)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Undeterred by Opposition | Philippians 3:3-6
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As Christians living in an evil world, we must always be on guard, striving to protect the Truth from those who seek to steal our joy and distort the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Comfort Amidst Suffering (Philippians 2:25-30)

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Comfort Amidst Suffering | Philippians 2:25-30
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, God calls on us to be faithful agents of encouragement toward one another, as we joyfully give our lives in the service of His people.While our Gospel partnership comes with many necessary challenges, it should comfort us that we are not alone, especially when it comes to our trials and troubles. 

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Encouragement Amidst Service (Philippians 2:19-24))

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Encouragement Amidst Service | Philippians 2:19-24
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, God calls on us to be faithful agents of encouragement toward one another, as we joyfully give our lives in the service of His people.

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Joy Amidst Sacrifice (Philippians 2:17-18)

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Joy Amidst Sacrifice | Philippians 2:17-18
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, Christians now have the privilege of joyfully laying down their lives for others out of a sincere love for God and His people. 

People of the Book (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

People of the Book | 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As born-again Christians, it should be our delight and devotion to be studying the Word of God, knowing that as our Bible intake goes, so goes our spiritual health and vitality in our pursuit of holiness.