The Blessings of Suffering

Time for the Workout

We work out our salvation by depending on God, demonstrating the right attitude, and by devoting ourselves to God. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

Christ-Modeled Unity

Philippians chapter 2, verses 5-11. The sermon presents Christ as the perfect model for Christian unity, drawing from Philippians 2:5–11 to illustrate how believers must adopt the mind of Christ—characterized by selflessness, servanthood, and sacrificial obedience. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

Christ-Centred Unity

Philippians chapter 2, verses 1-4. This sermon emphasizes that true unity is only possible through an abiding connection to Jesus Christ. Are you in Christ and is your love for Him increasing? Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

Heavenly Citizens

Philippians chapter 1, verses 27-30. This sermon calls believers to live as heavenly citizens, emphasizing that their true identity is rooted in the kingdom of God rather than earthly allegiances. It highlights three marks of such citizenship: standing firm in unity with fellow believers, striving together for the faith of the gospel with shared purpose, and remaining unafraid in the face of opposition, which Paul identifies as a sign of both the enemy's defeat and the believer's salvation. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org

A Christ-Centred Focus

Philippians chapter 1, verses 19-26. This sermon centers on the necessity of maintaining a Christ-centered focus, illustrated through the disciplined precision of the Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds and the apostle Paul's unwavering devotion to Christ amid imprisonment and suffering. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org