Sunday Sermon – December 15, 2024 – “Captured by Christ” – Philippians 3:12-21
December 15, 2024
Captured by Christ
Philippians 3:12-21
December 15, 2024
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Our studies together in Philippians have taken us now to chapter 3. In this chapter, Paul encourages the church not to get tripped up by the enemies of the cross. Rather imitate those in the church who are mature and eager to finish strong. To emphasize his point Paul uses the imagery of an athlete who is focused on winning the prize. Since Jesus has captured you, don’t get sluggish, keep straining forward to your prize.
Sermon in a Sentence: Since Jesus has captured you, don’t get sluggish. Keep straining forward to your prize.
3:12-16 True Christian Zeal Guarantees A Strong Finish
V13: ___________ your past,
V14 ____________ on to your prize,
V16 ____________ what you have learned.
3:17-21 Two Cities, Two Lords, Two Destinies
Heaven vs, Rome, Jesus vs. Caesar, Eternal Destruction vs. Eternal Security
Sunday Sermon – December 8, 2024 – “Hearts Turned Inside Out” – Philippians 2:1-11 PART TWO
December 8, 2024
Hearts Turned Inside Out Philippians 2:1-11 December 8, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining the Philippian study, last week we learned why Paul loved the Philippian church so much. In prison in Rome, Paul received a financial blessing from the church which encouraged him. He wrote back to thank them. He… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 8, 2024 – “Hearts Turned Inside Out” – Philippians 2:1-11 PART ONE
December 8, 2024
Hearts Turned Inside Out Philippians 2:1-11 December 8, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining the Philippian study, last week we learned why Paul loved the Philippian church so much. In prison in Rome, Paul received a financial blessing from the church which encouraged him. He wrote back to thank them. He… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – December 1, 2024 – “Working Well Together” – Philippians 1: 1-14
December 1, 2024
Working Well Together Philippians 1:1-14 December 1, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Philippians is one of the better-known letters of Paul to the church. On his second missionary journey Paul began a Christian church in Philippi. The founding member of the church was Lydia, a wealthy businesswoman. Her conversion story can be found in Acts… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 24, 2024 – “Sacrificial Service – Serving Like Jesus” – Mark 10:32-45
November 24, 2024
Sacrificial Service – Serving like Jesus Mark 10:32-45 November 24, 2024 Brennan Margos In Mark 10 we see Jesus traveling and teaching the crowds. He has an encounter with the rich young ruler, the disciples request to sit with Him in glory, He heals a blind man. Jesus is teaching and performing miracles. There is… Read More »
Sunday Sermon -November 17, 2024 – “Caught Up in the Love of God” – 1 John 2:28-3:3
November 17, 2024
Caught Up in the Love of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 November 17, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The apostle John keeps heaping up reasons for the Christian to be assured of their salvation. In chapter 1 he invited us to take the test of doctrine. Knowing what you believe bolsters your assurance. In chapter 2… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 10, 2024- “A Warning Against Devils and Distractions” – 1 John 2:15-25
November 10, 2024
A Warning Against Devils and Distractions 1 John 2:15-25 November 10, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you are just joining us we are in a study of the first letter of John. John was an apostle of Jesus. He is probably very old by the time of this writing. He was a pastor who… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – November 3, 2024 – “The Faithful Confession” – 1 John 1:1-4
November 3, 2024
The Faithful Confession 1 John 1:1-10 November 3, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton There is a marvelous tension in Christian thought between the divine and the human nature of Jesus. In the first century, people called Gnostics attempted to derail the church of their orthodox beliefs in Jesus. They claimed Jesus could not have been… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – October 27, 2024 – “The Beauty of the Gospel” – 1 Thessalonians 3:11-4:12
October 27, 2024
The Beauty of the Gospel 1 Thessalonians 3:11-4:12 October 27, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The church at Thessalonica was in my opinion, Paul’s favorite congregation. The spirit of the letter is gracious. Paul is thankful they have embraced his Gospel instruction. However, he wants them to finish strong. When Christ returns Paul wants them… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – October 20, 2024 – “The Psalm of Providence” – Psalm 37
October 20, 2024
The Psalm of Providence Psalm 37 October 20, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Psalm 37 underscores the providence of God. God’s providence means God is continually involved with us in such a way that He cooperates with all our decisions and directs our lives to fulfill His purpose. We have all experienced the circumstances of… Read More »
