July 28, 2019 - The Anti-Cross Influence (Philippians 3:18-19)

"The Anti-Cross Influence"

Scripture

Philippians 3:18-19

18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.

Sermon Notes

1. We would expect to see the anti-cross influence in ____________ ___________________.

2. We should also expect to see an anti-cross influence in __________ ________________.

3. We need to respond to this anti-cross influence first by __________________________.

Scripture taken from the New King James Version Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Enemies of the cross of Christ

Last week we looked at spiritual influence from Philippians. But what if the influence is not spiritual, but detrimental? Paul described that kind of influence in the next verses. He called those kind of people enemies of the cross of Christ. Let’s pray about this and listen to God’s word.

– Pastor Marlin Betts

Spiritual Influence (Philippians 3:17)

"Spiritual Influence"

Scripture

Philippians 3:17

17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

Sermon Notes

1. Every person has an ___________

2. The Christian’s desire is to __________ _________

3. Besides Christ, Christians need _______ __________ __________ of how to live for Jesus every day.

4. Your Christian life-style should be one that is ______ _____________

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Scripture taken from the New King James Version ®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

June 30, 2019 - Faith Promise Sunday

Faith Promise Sunday

Today, Guest Speaker Carol Rittenhouse talks to us about Nazarene Missions International's work in Costa Rica.

Press for the Prize (Philippians 3:12-14)

Press for the Prize

Scripture:

Philippians 3:12-14

2 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Sermon Notes:

1. Identify your ______________

2. Identify your ______________

3. Ignore your ___________

4. Ignite your _____________

Scripture taken from the New King James Version ®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.